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 industry. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promo will give players three chances to be selected to participate in a contest for $1 million and a trip 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 chance 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 promotion in three ways. The 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 second way is to publish a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter into the promotion 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 play on game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded since it offered the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer video 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 concur existing illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and penalties for prohibited 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 facility, it’s entering into a wrongdoer’s pocket. It’s as simple as that,” executive director Ross Marshman specified, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified pari-mutuel centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only types of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in prohibited gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn’t dissuade facilities from making unlawful gambling much easier to access.

“There is absolutely no 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 willing to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so rewarding.”

Recently, Florida police split down on unlawful facilities throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a dozen locals were involved in a betting ring that was running considering that 2021, resulting in five individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most recognizable gaming suits in current years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.

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

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will become the most current addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment scheme.

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online commitment benefits program for users but will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the 2 and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.

“Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to make points when putting bets, but also substantially enhances commitment.”

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 Hard Rock’s global locations. There are more than 200 taking part areas, including hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard 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 gratifying guests for their playtime, we create a win-win situation where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations,” Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in exclusive streaming and betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a new crash video game, “Velocity,” which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It’s the first pay-to-play crash 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 information and AI specialists to evaluate player interactions.

Legal online video gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going cope with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go survive on the launch date, along with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s profits, specifically in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment service provider likewise became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.