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 wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we plan to cover all the bases.
PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl
Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promo will give players 3 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 possibility to join the Super Sweat discount in three ways. The 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 2nd method is to post a video of your best goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to get into the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.
Additionally, other gamers will have an opportunity to use game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its 3 rivals on February 7.
PrizePicks has actually expanded because it offered 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 launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.
Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present illegal video gaming statutory is insufficient
The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and penalties for illegal video gaming offenses were insufficient.
“There’s only so much money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal facility, it’s entering into a wrongdoer’s pocket. It’s as easy as that,” executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.
Up until now, licensed pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only forms of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn’t discourage establishments from making unlawful sports betting much easier to access.
“There is absolutely 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 are ready to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so rewarding.”
Recently, Florida police punished illegal facilities across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a lots residents were involved in a gaming ring that was running considering that 2021, resulting in five individuals detained for racketeering offenses.
Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable gambling lawsuits in years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated 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
Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the latest addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty scheme.
Acid rock Bet will preserve its online commitment benefits program for users but will let gamers make 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 visitor engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not only provides an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to earn points when positioning bets, however likewise considerably increases loyalty.”
Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide
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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock’s global places. There are more than 200 getting involved places, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s partnership 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 satisfying guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win scenario where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues,” Sheldon continued.
Acid Rock Bet is likewise expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure 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 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 video game Incentive Games has 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 data and AI professionals to evaluate 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 a successful 2024 before beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s earnings, specifically in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment supplier also ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.