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 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 2nd year. The promo will provide gamers 3 chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to watch 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 earn a possibility to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in 3 methods. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to post a video of your best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has actually broadened since it used the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer video games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was also released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

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

“There’s just so much money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal facility, it’s entering into a bad guy’s pocket. It’s as simple as that,” executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed gaming house centers, card spaces, and slot centers are the only forms of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in illegal video gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn’t discourage facilities from making illegal gambling easier to access.

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

Recently, Florida law enforcement cracked down on prohibited facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office revealed more than a lots locals were included in a gambling ring that was operating since 2021, leading to five people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most recognizable gaming claims over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting up until 2024.

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

Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard 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 however will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the two and money in for either online or on-property benefits.

“Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not just offers a fun, interactive way for visitors to make points when placing bets, however also considerably improves commitment.”

Playing on Hard 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 worldwide areas. There are more than 200 getting involved locales, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits 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 guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues,” Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other ways, adding jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in exclusive streaming and sports betting material for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

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

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

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

bet365 had a successful 2024 before beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s profits, specifically in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting and casino service provider also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.