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

Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that was in the sports betting wagering market. With a collection of sports betting wagering news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promo will offer players 3 opportunities to be chosen to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a journey to enjoy their selections at an invite-only watch celebration 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 possibility to join the Super Sweat promotion in three methods. The very 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 second way is to publish a video of your finest touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter the promotion is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a chance to play on video game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded considering that it offered 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 released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur current unlawful video gaming statutory is insufficient

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

“There’s just a lot cash to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal center, it’s entering into a lawbreaker’s pocket. It’s as basic as that,” executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified gaming house centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only kinds of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the boost in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn’t prevent establishments from making illegal gaming simpler to access.

“There is no disincentive for these facilities 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 since they are so lucrative.”

Recently, Florida police split down on illegal facilities across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a dozen locals were associated with a gaming ring that was operating because 2021, leading to five people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable sports betting lawsuits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting up until 2024.

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

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the current addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment scheme.

Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty rewards program for users but will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits 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,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not only provides an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to make points when positioning bets, but also considerably enhances commitment.”

Playing on Acid 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 global locations. There are more than 200 getting involved areas, including hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s partnership 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 satisfying guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win circumstance where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the incredible verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

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

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update “Velocity,” utilizing information and AI professionals to analyze gamer .

Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going cope with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go survive on the launch date, along with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s earnings, specifically in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment company also became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.