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 industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.
PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl
Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promo will offer gamers 3 opportunities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to enjoy 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 three methods. The very first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.
The second way is to post a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.
Additionally, other players will have a chance to play on game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three rivals on February 7.
PrizePicks has broadened given that it provided the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, including 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 gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.
Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur current prohibited video gaming statutory is inadequate
The Florida Gaming Commission just recently testified existing statutory classifications and penalties for illegal gaming offenses were insufficient.
“There’s just a lot money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal center, it’s going into a crook’s pocket. It’s as easy as that,” executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.
So far, certified gaming house centers, card spaces, and slot centers are the only types of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the boost in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn’t dissuade facilities from making illegal sports betting easier to access.
“There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments to close 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 successful.”
Recently, Florida law enforcement split down on illegal facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a lots residents were associated with a gaming ring that was operating since 2021, resulting in 5 individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.
Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gaming suits recently, with the Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting up until 2024.
Hard Rock Bet becomes newest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program
Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the current addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty plan.
Acid rock Bet will keep its online loyalty benefits program for users however will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer 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 guest engagement,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to earn points when putting bets, however also significantly increases commitment.”
Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide
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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock’s worldwide locations. There are more than 200 taking part areas, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock’s partnership 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 gratifying guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win scenario where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the fantastic verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places,” Sheldon continued.
Acid Rock Bet is likewise expanding its sportsbooks in other ways, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in unique streaming and wagering content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.
Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365
Game developer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a brand-new crash video game, “Velocity,” which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a collaboration with bet365. It’s the very first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.
Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update “Velocity,” using information and AI specialists to examine player interactions.
Legal online gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was among 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 substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment service provider also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.