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

PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promo will give gamers 3 chances to be selected to participate in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see 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 a chance to sign up with the Super Sweat discount in 3 methods. The 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 2nd way is to publish a video of your best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to get 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 an opportunity to use video game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its three competitors on February 7.

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

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present illegal gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory categories and charges for illegal video gaming offenses were insufficient.

“There’s just a lot cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal facility, it’s entering into a bad guy’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, licensed pari-mutuel centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only types of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in prohibited gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not prevent establishments from making unlawful gambling easier to gain access to.

“There is no disincentive for these facilities to close 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 are prepared to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so profitable.”

Recently, Florida police punished prohibited facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace exposed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gaming ring that was running given that 2021, resulting in 5 individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable sports betting lawsuits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting up until 2024.

Hard Rock Bet ends up being newest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the most recent addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty plan.

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online commitment rewards program for users however will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the two and cash 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 name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not only uses a fun, interactive way for guests to make points when putting bets, however also substantially enhances loyalty.”

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the world

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock’s worldwide locations. There are more than 200 participating places, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, 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 rewarding guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win situation where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the incredible verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues,” 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 wagering content for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a new crash video 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 actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” using data and AI experts to examine gamer interactions.

Legal online video 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 live 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 business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s earnings, particularly in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino supplier likewise ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.