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

Every Friday, Covers takes a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering 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) service provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promotion will offer players three opportunities to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to enjoy 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 chance 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 join the Super Sweat promotion in three ways. The very first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the #SuperSweat.

The second way is to publish a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to get into the promotion 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 extra $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened because it provided the Super Sweat competition 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 launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present unlawful gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission recently affirmed existing statutory categories and penalties for illegal video gaming offenses were inadequate.

“There’s only a lot cash to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal facility, it’s going into a crook’s pocket. It’s as basic as that,” executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified off-track sports betting facilities, card spaces, and slot centers are the only types of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the boost in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn’t discourage facilities from making illegal gambling simpler to gain access to.

“There is zero disincentive for these facilities to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they face,” stated Chief Ed Cayenne of the Homeland Security Division of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. “They are ready to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so lucrative.”

Recently, Florida police broken down on illegal establishments throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace revealed more than a lots residents were involved in a gambling ring that was running since 2021, resulting in five people arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable gaming suits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting up until 2024.

Hard Rock Bet ends up being most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

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

Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online commitment benefits program for users but will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the two and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.

“Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not only offers an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to make points when putting bets, however likewise significantly increases commitment.”

Playing on Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock’s worldwide areas. There are more than 200 getting involved locations, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

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

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

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

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

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” using data and AI experts to evaluate player interactions.

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

bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s revenues, particularly in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and casino service provider also became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.