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 wagering market. 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 competitors for the 2nd year. The promo will give gamers three chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to watch their selections 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 discount in 3 methods. The very first is by publishing 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 get into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your favorite 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 extra $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened because it provided 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 released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing prohibited video gaming statutory is inadequate

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

“There’s just a lot cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal facility, it’s going into a wrongdoer’s pocket. It’s as easy as that,” executive director Ross Marshman specified, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed off-track sports betting facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only forms of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in illegal gaming within the state, as the current statute does not dissuade establishments from making illegal gaming simpler to access.

“There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments to close 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 willing to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so successful.”

Recently, Florida police punished illegal facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office revealed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gambling ring that was operating because 2021, leading to 5 individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most recognizable gaming suits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting until 2024.

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

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will become the newest addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty plan.

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

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

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

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s global locations. There are more than 200 getting involved locations, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

“By fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win circumstance where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an introduction to all the incredible verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues,” Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai sports betting 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 game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a new crash video game, “Velocity,” which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a collaboration with bet365. It’s the first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has made with bet365, but 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 specialists to examine gamer interactions.

Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go survive on the launch date, together with 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 revenues, especially in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment company likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.