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

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promo will offer players 3 chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to enjoy 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 a possibility to join the Super Sweat promo in three ways. The very 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 2nd method is to publish a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last 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 additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded given that it provided 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 launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present prohibited video gaming statutory is insufficient

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

«There’s just so much 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 basic as that,» executive director Ross Marshman specified, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed gaming house facilities, card spaces, and slot centers are the only forms of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn’t dissuade establishments from making illegal gambling simpler to gain access to.

«There is zero disincentive for these establishments to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with,» stated 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 punished unlawful establishments across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a dozen residents were involved in a gambling ring that was running considering that 2021, leading to 5 people detained for racketeering offenses.

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

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

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the latest addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty scheme.

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online commitment rewards program for users but will let gamers 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 management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. «This enhancement not just provides an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to earn points when placing bets, however also considerably enhances commitment.»

Playing on Acid 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 areas. There are more than 200 getting involved areas, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard 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 rewarding guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win situation where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we foster an introduction to all the incredible verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues,» Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a brand-new crash video 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, but not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update «Velocity,» utilizing data and AI specialists to evaluate player 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 live on the launch date, along with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had a successful 2024 before beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s earnings, especially in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment company also ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.