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 wagering news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promotion will offer gamers three chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see 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 sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in 3 methods. The 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 way is to publish a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last 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 gamers will have a possibility to play on game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened considering that 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 likewise launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing prohibited gaming statutory is insufficient

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 center or a tribal center, it’s entering into a lawbreaker’s pocket. It’s as simple as that,” executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed gaming house centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only kinds of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn’t prevent facilities from making unlawful gaming easier to access.

“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 since they are so lucrative.”

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished prohibited establishments throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace exposed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gambling ring that was operating considering that 2021, resulting in 5 individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable gaming suits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit 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 become the most current addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty scheme.

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the two and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.

“Integrating Acid 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 enhancement not only uses an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to make points when placing bets, however likewise significantly boosts loyalty.”

Using Hard 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 places, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard 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 create a win-win situation where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the amazing verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

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

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” using information and AI professionals to analyze player interactions.

Legal online gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go live on the launch date, along with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business 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 service provider likewise became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.