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 industry. 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) company PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will provide players three chances to be chosen to participate in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see their selections at an invite-only watch celebration 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 promotion in three ways. The 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 second way is to post a video of your best touchdown celebration 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 players will have a chance to use video 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 announce its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded given that it offered the Super Sweat competition 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 introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present prohibited gaming statutory is inadequate

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

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

So far, licensed off-track sports betting facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only kinds of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the boost in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the current statute does not prevent facilities from making prohibited sports betting much easier to gain access to.

“There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they face,” 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 because they are so successful.”

Recently, Florida police punished unlawful establishments throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office revealed more than a lots locals were associated with a gaming ring that was operating because 2021, resulting in five individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

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

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

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

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property benefits.

“Integrating Acid 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 improvement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to earn points when putting bets, but likewise significantly improves loyalty.”

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

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s global places. There are more than 200 taking part places, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock’s collaboration 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 gratifying visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win situation where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand name 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, including jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy exclusive streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

Game developer 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 actually made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to upgrade “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 deal with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go survive on the launch date, along with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s revenues, particularly in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and casino provider also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.