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

PrizePicks reveals 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 2nd year. The promo will provide players three possibilities to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see their choices at an invite-only watch party 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 make a possibility to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion 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 2nd way is to publish a video of your finest touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter into the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a chance to use video game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened since it offered the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer 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 acquired from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree current prohibited gaming statutory is inadequate

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

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

Up until now, licensed pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only forms of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the present statute does not discourage facilities from making prohibited gaming easier to gain access to.

“There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments 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 since they are so lucrative.”

Recently, Florida police broken down on prohibited establishments across the state, with 10 in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office revealed more than a lots locals were associated with a gambling ring that was operating given that 2021, resulting in five people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable gaming lawsuits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting till 2024.

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

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

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online loyalty rewards program for users but will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the two and cash 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 management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not only uses a fun, interactive way for visitors to make points when putting bets, however likewise considerably enhances commitment.”

Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

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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 taking part locations, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock’s partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

“By gratifying guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win circumstance where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has 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 first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update “Velocity,” utilizing data and AI specialists to analyze player interactions.

Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go survive 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 revenues, specifically in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment company also ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.