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

Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting market. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we mean to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promo will give players 3 possibilities to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy 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)

We are hosting 3 different social contests leading up to the Big Game to discover our #SuperSweat competitors Once selected, everybody will have the ability to … pic.twitter.com/bz4J5keHe1

Players can earn a possibility to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in three methods. The very 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 way is to publish a video of your finest touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to enter into the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have a possibility to play on video game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened given that it used 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 launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing unlawful gaming statutory is insufficient

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 certified facility or a tribal center, it’s entering into a wrongdoer’s pocket. It’s as easy as that,” executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified gaming house centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only kinds of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the boost in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the present statute does not prevent establishments from making prohibited gambling easier to access.

“There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with,” 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 because they are so successful.”

Recently, Florida law enforcement split down on illegal facilities throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office revealed more than a dozen residents were included in a gambling ring that was running because 2021, leading to 5 individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable gambling suits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting till 2024.

Hard Rock Bet ends up being most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the current addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment scheme.

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online commitment rewards program for users but will let players earn 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 visitor engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not just uses a fun, interactive method for guests to make points when placing bets, however likewise significantly increases loyalty.”

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

Hard Rock Bet Unity pic.twitter.com/JRHPtD00Zr

Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock’s worldwide locations. There are more than 200 taking part locations, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock’s collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

“By fulfilling guests for their playtime, we create a win-win situation where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues,” Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is likewise expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in special streaming and wagering content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a new crash video game, “Velocity,” which the operator will give 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 very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” using data and AI professionals to examine gamer interactions.

Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was among 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 significantly year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino supplier likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.