Cover the Bases: Sports Betting News and Notes from the Past Week

Every Friday, Covers takes a look back at the week that was in the sports betting wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we plan to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will offer players 3 chances to be chosen to get involved 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 an opportunity to join the Super Sweat promo in 3 methods. 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 way is to publish a video of your finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way 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 use video game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded since it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer 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 acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

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

“There’s just a lot cash to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal facility, it’s going into a criminal’s pocket. It’s as simple as that,” executive director Ross Marshman specified, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified pari-mutuel facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only forms of legal 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 doesn’t dissuade establishments from making prohibited gambling simpler to access.

“There is absolutely no disincentive for these facilities to shut 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 since they are so successful.”

Recently, Florida police cracked down on prohibited establishments across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a dozen locals were included in a gambling ring that was running since 2021, leading to five people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most recognizable gambling lawsuits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting until 2024.

Acid rock Bet becomes newest 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 scheme.

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

“Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not just offers a fun, interactive method for visitors to make points when positioning bets, however likewise substantially boosts loyalty.”

Playing on 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 Acid rock’s international locations. There are more than 200 participating areas, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard 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 satisfying guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win circumstance where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the amazing verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

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

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

Legal online video gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going cope with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go survive on the launch date, along with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had a successful 2024 before beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s revenues, especially in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino service provider also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.