Cover the Bases: Sports Betting News and Notes from the Past Week

Every Friday, Covers takes an appearance back at the week that remained in the sports betting market. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will offer gamers 3 possibilities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to view their selections at an invite-only watch party for Super Bowl LIX on February 9.

THE SUPER SWEAT IS BACK 3 of YOU will get the opportunity to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can earn a chance to sign up with the Super Sweat promo in 3 methods. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd method is to publish a video of your finest touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to enter the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have a possibility to use game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened considering that it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer video games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was likewise introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Commission panelists concur present prohibited gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and penalties for prohibited video gaming offenses were insufficient.

“There’s only so much money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal center, it’s going into a bad guy’s pocket. It’s as basic as that,” executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only forms of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn’t dissuade facilities from making illegal sports betting easier to access.

“There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments to close down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with,” stated Chief Ed Cayenne of the Homeland Security Division of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. “They are prepared to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so profitable.”

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished unlawful facilities across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace revealed more than a dozen residents were involved in a gaming ring that was operating given that 2021, resulting in 5 people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable betting lawsuits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.

Acid rock Bet ends up being latest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will become the newest addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment plan.

Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online commitment benefits program for users but will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property rewards.

“Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not just offers a fun, interactive way for guests to earn points when positioning bets, but likewise substantially improves loyalty.”

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the world

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s global locations. There are more than 200 getting involved places, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

“By rewarding guests for their playtime, we create a win-win situation where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places,” Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is also broadening its sportsbooks in other ways, including jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in unique streaming and betting content for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a brand-new crash video game, “Velocity,” which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It’s the first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update “Velocity,” utilizing information and AI experts to evaluate gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go live on the launch date, together with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s profits, particularly in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment service provider likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.