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

Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting industry. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promotion will provide gamers 3 opportunities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to view 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 earn a chance to join the Super Sweat promo in 3 ways. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to post a video of your finest touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter the promotion is by posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has broadened since it provided the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer 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 gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present illegal video gaming statutory is insufficient

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

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

So far, licensed pari-mutuel facilities, card rooms, and slot centers are the only types of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the boost in illegal video gaming within the state, as the present statute does not discourage establishments from making unlawful gambling simpler to gain access to.

“There is no disincentive for these establishments to close 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 ready to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so successful.”

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished prohibited facilities across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace revealed more than a dozen locals were associated with a gaming ring that was operating considering that 2021, leading to five people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most recognizable gambling claims in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting up until 2024.

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

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

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online commitment benefits program for users however 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 name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not only uses an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to make points when positioning bets, but also significantly improves loyalty.”

Playing on Acid 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 Hard Rock’s global areas. There are more than 200 getting involved locales, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard 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 satisfying guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win situation where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a brand-new crash game, “Velocity,” which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a collaboration with bet365. It’s the first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” utilizing information and AI professionals to evaluate gamer interactions.

Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going deal 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 starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s profits, specifically in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and casino service provider likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.