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 market. 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) supplier PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promo will offer gamers 3 opportunities to be chosen to participate in a contest for $1 million and a trip to watch 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 a chance to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in three ways. The very first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second method is to post a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to enter into the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have a possibility 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 actually broadened considering that 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 launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present unlawful gaming statutory is inadequate

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

“There’s only 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 bad guy’s pocket. It’s as simple as that,” executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified off-track sports betting facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only types of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn’t prevent establishments from making prohibited gambling much easier to gain access to.

“There is no 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 are ready to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so rewarding.”

Recently, Florida police punished unlawful facilities across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace exposed more than a lots locals were associated with a gaming ring that was running considering that 2021, resulting in 5 people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable sports betting lawsuits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.

Acid rock Bet becomes latest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

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

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online commitment rewards program for users however will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the two 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 entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not just uses a fun, interactive way for guests to make points when putting bets, however also substantially enhances commitment.”

Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock’s worldwide areas. There are more than 200 taking part places, consisting of hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits 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 circumstance where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the incredible verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually 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 very first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has made with bet365, however 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 experts to examine gamer interactions.

Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live 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 brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business 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 and casino supplier likewise ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.