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

Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that was in the sports betting wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we mean to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promotion will provide gamers 3 opportunities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view 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 opportunity to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can earn a possibility to sign up with the Super Sweat discount in 3 methods. The very first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second method is to post a video of your finest touchdown 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 game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 rivals on February 7.

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

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur current unlawful video gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and penalties for illegal gaming offenses were insufficient.

“There’s just a lot money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal center, it’s going into a lawbreaker’s pocket. It’s as simple as that,” executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed gaming house facilities, card rooms, and slot centers are the only types of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the boost in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the present statute does not discourage establishments from making unlawful gaming easier to gain access to.

“There is absolutely no disincentive for these facilities to shut 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so rewarding.”

Recently, Florida police broken down on prohibited facilities throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace exposed more than a dozen residents were involved in a gaming ring that was operating considering that 2021, leading to five people arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable gaming claims in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting 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 current addition to its Unity by Hard Rock loyalty scheme.

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

“Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not only provides a fun, interactive method for visitors to make points when positioning bets, however also substantially improves loyalty.”

Playing on Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock’s worldwide areas. There are more than 200 participating locations, including hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

“By rewarding visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win circumstance where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the fantastic verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment places,” Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other ways, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy exclusive streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a new crash game, “Velocity,” which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a collaboration with bet365. It’s the 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 assures that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” utilizing data and AI experts to examine player interactions.

Legal online video 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, along with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s earnings, specifically in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment provider also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.