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 industry. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we plan to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals second 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 second year. The promotion will offer players three opportunities to be chosen to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a journey to view 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 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 possibility to join the Super Sweat discount in three ways. The very first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd method is to publish a video of your finest touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a chance to use game day for a share of an extra $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 expanded because it used 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 introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing prohibited gaming statutory is inadequate

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

“There’s just so much money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal facility, it’s going 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 pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only types of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not dissuade facilities from making unlawful gambling easier to gain access to.

“There is absolutely no disincentive for these facilities 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so rewarding.”

Recently, Florida police punished illegal establishments throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace exposed more than a dozen locals were included in a betting ring that was running since 2021, leading to 5 people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most recognizable betting suits in current years, 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 most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the current addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment scheme.

Acid rock Bet will keep its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the two and money 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 Acid 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.”

Playing on Acid 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 areas, including hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid 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 visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win scenario where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has revealed 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 first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to update “Velocity,” utilizing information and AI professionals to examine player interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting 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 considerably year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment provider also became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.