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

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

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promo will offer players three opportunities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to view 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 chance to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can earn an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in 3 ways. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to publish a video of your finest touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to get into the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite 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 additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded considering that it provided the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, including 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 website is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing unlawful video gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and charges for unlawful video gaming offenses were inadequate.

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

Up until now, certified off-track sports betting facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only forms of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the present statute does not discourage establishments from making prohibited sports betting simpler to access.

“There is no disincentive for these establishments 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 rewarding.”

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished illegal establishments across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office revealed more than a lots residents were involved in a gaming ring that was operating because 2021, leading to 5 people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable gambling claims recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.

Hard Rock Bet ends up being latest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

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

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online commitment rewards program for users however will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer 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,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not just provides an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to make points when placing bets, however likewise substantially increases loyalty.”

Playing on Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock’s worldwide locations. There are more than 200 taking part locations, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid 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 gratifying guests for their playtime, we create a win-win circumstance where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the incredible verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment places,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a brand-new crash video game, “Velocity,” which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a collaboration 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 partnered with bet365.

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

Legal online gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go survive on the launch date, together 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, especially in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino company also became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.