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

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

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promotion will offer players three chances to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view 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 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 promo in 3 ways. 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 second method is to post a video of your finest touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to get into the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a possibility to play on game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its 3 competitors on February 7.

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

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present unlawful video gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory categories and charges for prohibited gaming offenses were insufficient.

„There’s just so much cash to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal center, it’s going into a criminal’s pocket. It’s as simple as that,“ executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified off-track betting facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only types of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in unlawful gaming within the state, as the present statute does not dissuade facilities from making unlawful betting much easier to access.

„There is zero disincentive for these establishments 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so profitable.“

Recently, Florida police punished illegal facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace revealed more than a dozen locals were included in a betting ring that was operating since 2021, resulting in 5 people detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable gambling lawsuits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.

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

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

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

„Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement,“ said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. „This enhancement not just provides an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to earn points when placing bets, however also substantially boosts commitment.“

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 Acid rock’s global areas. There are more than 200 taking part places, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises‘ Blue Chip Club.

„By satisfying visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win situation where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations,“ Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has revealed 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 first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to upgrade „Velocity,“ using information and AI professionals to evaluate gamer 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 reside on the launch date, together with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s revenues, especially in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online Sports Betting wagering and gambling establishment supplier also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.