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 wagering 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) provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promo will give gamers 3 chances to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to watch 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 make an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat promo in 3 methods. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second way is to post a video of your best goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to enter into the promotion is by posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have a chance to use video game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened given that it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer 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 acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present prohibited gaming statutory is inadequate

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

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

So far, licensed off-track sports betting facilities, card spaces, and slot centers are the only kinds of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the current statute does not dissuade establishments from making unlawful sports betting much easier to gain access to.

“There is no disincentive for these establishments 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 are ready to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so lucrative.”

Recently, Florida police split down on unlawful facilities throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a lots residents were included in a gaming ring that was running considering that 2021, resulting in 5 people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most recognizable gaming suits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting up until 2024.

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

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

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

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

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 Hard Rock’s international places. There are more than 200 taking part places, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s collaboration 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 rewarding guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win scenario where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a brand-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 game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, but not the first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” utilizing information and AI experts to examine player interactions.

Legal online video gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go survive 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 profits, specifically in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino company also became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.