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

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

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will offer gamers 3 chances to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to enjoy their choices at an invite-only watch celebration 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 make an opportunity to join the Super Sweat discount in 3 ways. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd method is to publish a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method 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 gamers will have a chance to play on video game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually 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 also introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing unlawful video gaming statutory is insufficient

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

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

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

“There is no disincentive for these facilities to close down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with,” said 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 because they are so rewarding.”

Recently, Florida police punished prohibited establishments throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a lots locals were included in a gaming ring that was operating given that 2021, resulting in five people arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable gambling lawsuits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting until 2024.

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

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

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online loyalty benefits program for users however will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the two and money in for either online or on-property rewards.

“Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not only offers an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to make points when putting bets, however likewise substantially enhances loyalty.”

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s international places. There are more than 200 getting involved locales, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock’s collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

“By rewarding visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win circumstance where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations,” Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy exclusive streaming and sports betting material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a new crash video 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 made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update “Velocity,” using data and AI experts to analyze player interactions.

Legal online gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go reside on the launch date, in addition to 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 earnings, specifically in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino provider also became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.