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 plan to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will offer players 3 possibilities to be selected to take part in a for $1 million and a trip to enjoy 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 earn a possibility to join the Super Sweat promo in three 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 2nd way is to publish a video of your finest touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to enter the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has broadened considering that it offered the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer 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 website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing unlawful gaming statutory is inadequate

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

“There’s just so much cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal center, it’s entering into a lawbreaker’s pocket. It’s as simple as that,” executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed off-track sports betting centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only types of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in illegal video gaming within the state, as the present statute does not discourage facilities from making prohibited gaming easier to gain access to.

“There is zero disincentive for these establishments 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 are willing to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so lucrative.”

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished unlawful facilities across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace exposed more than a lots locals were involved in a gaming ring that was running since 2021, leading to 5 individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable gambling claims over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.

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

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

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

“Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not just provides a fun, interactive method for guests to make points when positioning bets, however also significantly increases commitment.”

Playing on Acid 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 locations. There are more than 200 taking part locations, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid 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 fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win scenario where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

Game designer 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 very first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” using information and AI professionals to evaluate player interactions.

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