Cover the Bases: Sports Betting News and Notes from the Past Week

Every Friday, Covers takes an appearance back at the week that was in the sports betting industry. 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) supplier PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will provide gamers three opportunities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view 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 possibility to sign up with the Super Sweat promo in 3 methods. The very 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 method is to post a video of your finest touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has actually expanded because it used the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was likewise released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur current illegal video gaming statutory is inadequate

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

“There’s just a lot cash to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal facility, it’s going into a crook’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 gaming house facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only kinds of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in illegal gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn’t dissuade establishments from making illegal sports betting easier to gain access to.

“There is zero 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so successful.”

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished illegal facilities throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace revealed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gambling ring that was operating since 2021, leading to 5 people detained for racketeering offenses.

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

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

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

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online commitment rewards program for users however will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the 2 and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.

“Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not only offers a fun, interactive way for visitors to earn points when putting bets, however also substantially boosts loyalty.”

Using Hard 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 Acid rock’s international places. There are more than 200 taking part places, including hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard 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 produce a win-win circumstance where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment places,” Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy exclusive streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually revealed the launch of a brand-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 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,” using data and AI specialists to evaluate gamer interactions.

Legal online gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go reside 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 company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s earnings, particularly in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and casino provider likewise ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.