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 industry. With a collection of sports betting 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 actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will give gamers 3 opportunities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to enjoy 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 chance 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 3 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 method is to post a video of your finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to enter the promotion 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 extra $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its 3 rivals on February 7.

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

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present unlawful gaming statutory is insufficient

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

“There’s only so much money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal center, it’s entering into a bad guy’s pocket. It’s as simple as that,” executive director Ross Marshman specified, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only kinds of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the boost in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn’t dissuade facilities from making unlawful gambling easier to gain access to.

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

Recently, Florida police cracked down on unlawful facilities across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace revealed more than a lots residents were associated with a gaming ring that was operating considering that 2021, leading to five people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable sports betting lawsuits in current 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 becomes newest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the latest addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment scheme.

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty benefits program for users however will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property benefits.

“Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not only offers an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to make points when placing bets, but also significantly improves loyalty.”

Using Acid 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 Acid rock’s worldwide places. There are more than 200 participating locales, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, 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 guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win situation where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption chances 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 wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in exclusive streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

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

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update “Velocity,” utilizing information and AI professionals to analyze gamer interactions.

Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going deal 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 an effective 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 significantly year-on-year in the monetary 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.