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 plan to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition 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 promo will give gamers 3 opportunities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to watch their selections at an invite-only watch celebration 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 make a chance to join the Super Sweat discount in 3 ways. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

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

Additionally, other gamers will have a chance to play on video game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded considering that it provided 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 acquired from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present unlawful video gaming statutory is insufficient

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

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

So far, licensed off-track sports betting centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only kinds of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in illegal gaming within the state, as the current statute does not prevent establishments from making unlawful gambling simpler to access.

“There is no disincentive for these facilities 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 rewarding.”

Recently, Florida police punished prohibited facilities across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace exposed more than a dozen locals were associated with a gaming ring that was operating since 2021, leading to 5 individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable gambling claims recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting up until 2024.

Acid rock Bet becomes most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

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

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty 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 rewards.

“Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not only uses a fun, interactive method for guests to make points when positioning bets, however also considerably improves commitment.”

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock’s global areas. There are more than 200 getting involved areas, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables players 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 scenario where guests take pleasure 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 places,” Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is also broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World League. Fans can delight in unique streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually revealed the launch of a brand-new crash game, “Velocity,” which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a partnership 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 assures that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” utilizing data and AI specialists to examine player interactions.

Legal online video gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video 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 new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s earnings, particularly in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment provider likewise became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.