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

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

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

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

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

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

The 2nd way is to post a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to get into 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 play on video game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded since it used the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer 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 gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing prohibited video gaming statutory is insufficient

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

“There’s only a lot cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal center, it’s going into a bad guy’s pocket. It’s as easy as that,” executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed pari-mutuel centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only types of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the boost in illegal video gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn’t discourage facilities from making illegal gaming much easier to gain access to.

“There is no disincentive for these establishments to shut 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so rewarding.”

Recently, Florida law enforcement split down on unlawful establishments across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a lots locals were associated with a gaming ring that was operating given that 2021, leading to 5 individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable gaming lawsuits in recent years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.

Acid rock Bet becomes newest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will become the most recent addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment plan.

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty rewards program for users but will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property benefits.

“Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not just offers a fun, interactive method for visitors to make points when positioning bets, however likewise significantly boosts commitment.”

Playing on 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 Hard Rock’s international places. There are more than 200 getting involved places, consisting of hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

“By satisfying visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win scenario where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the fantastic verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations,” Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is also broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in unique streaming and wagering content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

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

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update “Velocity,” using data and AI specialists to examine gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going cope with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go reside 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 company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s revenues, specifically in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino supplier also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.