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

Every Friday, Covers takes an appearance back at the week that remained in the sports betting wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering 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 revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promotion will give gamers three opportunities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey 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 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 chance to sign up with the Super Sweat promo in three methods. The 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 2nd way is to post a video of your finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter 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 game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened since it offered the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer video games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was also released 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 agree present prohibited gaming statutory is inadequate

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

“There’s only so much money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal center, it’s entering into a criminal’s pocket. It’s as basic as that,” executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed off-track sports betting centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only kinds of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, growing concern over the increase in illegal video gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not prevent facilities from making illegal betting easier to access.

“There is zero 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 are prepared to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so profitable.”

Recently, Florida police cracked down on illegal establishments throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office revealed more than a dozen residents were included in a gambling ring that was running considering that 2021, resulting in 5 people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable gambling suits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting until 2024.

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

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the most recent addition to its Unity by Acid 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 move these credits in between the two and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.

“Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not only uses a fun, interactive way for visitors to make points when placing bets, however likewise significantly improves commitment.”

Playing on Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the world

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s global areas. There are more than 200 getting involved locales, consisting of hotels, casinos, 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 fulfilling guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win circumstance where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

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

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” using data and AI professionals to evaluate player interactions.

Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go survive on the launch date, together with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s revenues, especially in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino supplier likewise ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.