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

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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 wagering news and notes, we mean to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals 2nd 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 second year. The promotion will give gamers 3 opportunities to be selected to participate in a contest for $1 million and a journey to view 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 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 sign up with the Super Sweat discount in 3 methods. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd method is to publish a video of your best goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to enter into the promo is by publishing 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 tailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded given that 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 released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree current illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and penalties for unlawful gaming offenses were inadequate.

“There’s just so much cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal facility, it’s entering into a criminal’s pocket. It’s as basic as that,” executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified off-track sports betting centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only types of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn’t prevent facilities from making unlawful betting simpler to gain access to.

“There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments to close 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 prepared to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so profitable.”

Recently, Florida law enforcement split down on unlawful facilities throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace exposed more than a lots residents were associated with a betting ring that was running since 2021, resulting in five individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable betting claims over 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 latest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the latest addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty scheme.

Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the two and cash 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 home entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not only uses a fun, interactive way for visitors to make points when putting bets, but also significantly enhances loyalty.”

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the globe

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock’s worldwide locations. There are more than 200 taking part places, including hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s partnership 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 visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win scenario where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the incredible verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games launches crash video 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 collaboration with bet365. It’s the very first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has made with bet365, but not the first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

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

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s profits, particularly in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and casino provider also became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.