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

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

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promotion will give players 3 opportunities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see 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 make a possibility to join the Super Sweat discount in three methods. The very first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd method is to publish a video of your finest goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter 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 play on game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its 3 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 also released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The website 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 affirmed existing statutory classifications and charges for illegal gaming offenses were insufficient.

«There’s only a lot cash to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal facility, it’s going into a lawbreaker’s pocket. It’s as easy as that,» executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified off-track sports betting facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only types of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in illegal gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn’t discourage establishments from making illegal sports betting easier to gain access to.

«There is no disincentive for these facilities to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with,» said 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 since they are so profitable.»

Recently, Florida police split down on illegal establishments across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace exposed more than a dozen residents were involved in a sports betting ring that was operating since 2021, leading to five people arrested for racketeering offenses.

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

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

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

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty benefits program for users however will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the 2 and money 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 name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. «This enhancement not only offers a fun, interactive method for visitors to earn points when putting bets, but also substantially improves loyalty.»

Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

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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 participating locations, including hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s collaboration 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 produce a win-win situation where visitors enjoy 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 locations,» Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is also broadening 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 introduces crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has revealed 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 actually made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to upgrade «Velocity,» using data and AI specialists 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 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 brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s profits, specifically in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment service provider also became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.