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 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) company PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will provide gamers three opportunities to be selected to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a journey to watch their choices at an invite-only watch celebration for Super Bowl LIX on February 9.

THE 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 earn an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat promo in three 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 second method is to publish a video of your finest touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way 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 gamers will have a possibility to play on game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened because it used 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 likewise launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The site is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present illegal video gaming statutory is inadequate

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

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

So far, licensed gaming house facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only types of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in unlawful gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn’t prevent establishments from making unlawful gambling easier to access.

“There is zero disincentive for these establishments to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they face,” 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 rewarding.”

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished illegal facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace exposed more than a lots residents were involved in a gaming ring that was running considering that 2021, resulting in 5 people arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most recognizable sports betting claims in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting up until 2024.

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

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

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online commitment rewards program for users but will let players make 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,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not only provides a fun, interactive way for visitors to earn points when putting bets, however likewise considerably boosts loyalty.”

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

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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 locales, including hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s partnership 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 satisfying guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win scenario where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the remarkable 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 methods, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in special streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has revealed 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 game Incentive Games has made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

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

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

bet365 had a successful 2024 before beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s profits, particularly in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and casino company also ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.