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

Every Friday, Covers takes an appearance 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) service provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promo will give gamers three opportunities to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to watch 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 chance to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can earn an opportunity 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 best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has actually expanded because it offered 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 released 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 concur current illegal gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission just 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 facility or a tribal facility, it’s entering into a criminal’s pocket. It’s as simple as that,” executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed gaming house facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only forms of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the present statute does not discourage establishments from making prohibited gambling much easier to access.

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

Recently, Florida law enforcement cracked down on illegal facilities across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a lots locals were included in a gaming ring that was operating since 2021, leading to five individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most recognizable gaming suits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting until 2024.

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

Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the latest addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment plan.

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

“Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not only provides an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to earn points when positioning bets, but likewise considerably boosts commitment.”

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

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s global areas. There are more than 200 taking part locations, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows gamers 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 situation where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a 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 made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to update “Velocity,” utilizing data and AI specialists to evaluate player interactions.

Legal online video gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go reside on the launch date, along with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning 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 considerably year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment provider likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.