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 plan to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will give players three opportunities to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to watch their choices 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 a chance to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in 3 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 2nd method is to publish a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last 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 game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded considering that it offered the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was likewise released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The website is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present illegal video gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and penalties for illegal video gaming offenses were insufficient.

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

So far, certified pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only kinds of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in illegal gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not dissuade establishments from making unlawful sports betting much easier to access.

“There is no disincentive for these facilities to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they face,” stated 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 rewarding.”

Recently, Florida police punished illegal establishments throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gambling ring that was operating considering that 2021, leading to five people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable sports betting lawsuits in current years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting until 2024.

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

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the most recent addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty plan.

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online loyalty benefits program for users however will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the 2 and cash in for either online or on-property rewards.

“Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not only provides a fun, interactive method for visitors to earn points when putting bets, however also substantially enhances loyalty.”

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

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock’s international places. There are more than 200 taking part locations, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock’s partnership 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 visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win circumstance where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues,” Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is also broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, 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 Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a brand-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 game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update “Velocity,” using information and AI experts to examine player interactions.

Legal online video 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, along with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had a successful 2024 before beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s revenues, particularly in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The sports betting and gambling establishment company also ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.