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 industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering news and notes, we mean to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promotion will provide players 3 possibilities to be chosen to participate in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view 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 opportunity 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 sign up with the Super Sweat promo in three ways. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second way is to post a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter the promo is by posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has actually expanded since it provided 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 likewise introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur current unlawful gaming statutory is inadequate

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

„There’s only a lot money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal facility, it’s entering into a wrongdoer’s pocket. It’s as easy as that,” executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified gaming house centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only forms of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in illegal gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn’t dissuade facilities from making illegal gambling simpler to gain access to.

„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 willing to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so profitable.”

Recently, Florida police broken down on prohibited facilities throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace exposed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gambling ring that was operating because 2021, resulting in five people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gambling claims in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting up until 2024.

Acid rock Bet becomes most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Hard 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 two and money in for either online or on-property benefits.

„Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. „This enhancement not only uses an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to earn points when positioning bets, however also substantially enhances 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 international areas. There are more than 200 taking part areas, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, 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 create a win-win scenario where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the amazing verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

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

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update „Velocity,” utilizing data and AI experts to evaluate gamer interactions.

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

bet365 had a successful 2024 before beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s profits, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment service provider also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.