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

Every Friday, Covers takes a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting wagering market. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we intend 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 competition for the second year. The promo will offer players 3 possibilities to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see 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 chance to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can earn a chance to sign up with the Super Sweat discount in three ways. The very first is by posting 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 goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to get into the promotion is by posting 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 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded since it used the Super Sweat competitors 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 gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur current unlawful gaming statutory is inadequate

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

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

So far, certified gaming house centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only kinds of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in illegal video gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn’t dissuade establishments from making illegal gambling easier to gain access to.

“There is no disincentive for these establishments to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they face,” said Chief Ed Cayenne of the Homeland Security Division of the Office. “They want to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so successful.”

Recently, Florida police punished prohibited facilities across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a dozen locals were associated with a betting ring that was running because 2021, leading to 5 people arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable betting claims in current years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.

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

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

Acid rock Bet will keep its online commitment benefits program for users however will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits 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 management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to make points when placing bets, however likewise substantially increases loyalty.”

Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the world

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s global locations. There are more than 200 getting involved areas, consisting of hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid 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 visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win situation where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations,” Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other ways, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in exclusive streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually revealed the launch of a brand-new crash video game, “Velocity,” which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It’s the first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

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

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s earnings, especially in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and casino company likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.