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

Every Friday, Covers takes 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 revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promotion will provide players three opportunities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip 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 join the Super Sweat promotion in three methods. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second way is to publish a video of your finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to get into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your preferred 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 tailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened since it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer video games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was also introduced 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 recently testified existing statutory categories and charges for prohibited gaming offenses were insufficient.

“There’s only a lot money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal facility, it’s going into a criminal’s pocket. It’s as basic as that,” executive director Ross Marshman specified, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified gaming house facilities, card spaces, and slot centers are the only forms of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the boost in illegal video gaming within the state, as the current statute does not dissuade facilities from making unlawful gambling much easier to access.

“There is zero disincentive for these facilities 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so rewarding.”

Recently, Florida police cracked down on illegal establishments 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 gambling ring that was operating because 2021, leading to five people arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable sports betting claims in current years, with the Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting until 2024.

Hard Rock Bet becomes newest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the current addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment plan.

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

“Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” said 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 earn points when positioning bets, however also considerably enhances loyalty.”

Using Acid 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 international areas. There are more than 200 participating 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 visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win scenario where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate 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.

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

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a brand-new crash game, “Velocity,” which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It’s the very first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update “Velocity,” using information and AI experts to examine gamer interactions.

Legal online gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go live on the launch date, together 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 substantially year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment provider also ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.