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 has a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting industry. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we plan to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promo will provide gamers three chances to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy their selections 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)

We are hosting 3 various social contests leading up to the Big Game to discover our #SuperSweat competitors Once chosen, everybody will be able to … pic.twitter.com/bz4J5keHe1

Players can earn a chance to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in three methods. The first is by posting 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 touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to get 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 additional $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened because it provided the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer video games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was likewise introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming panelists concur current prohibited video gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and charges for illegal gaming offenses were inadequate.

«There’s only so much money 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 stated, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified pari-mutuel facilities, card spaces, and slot centers are the only kinds of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn’t dissuade establishments from making illegal sports betting easier to gain access to.

«There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments to close 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 are ready to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so rewarding.»

Recently, Florida police broken down on illegal facilities throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office revealed more than a dozen locals were included in a gambling ring that was operating because 2021, leading to 5 individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most recognizable gaming claims in recent years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting until 2024.

Hard Rock Bet becomes most current member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

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

Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty rewards program for users however 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 benefits.

«Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement,» stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. «This improvement not only provides a fun, interactive method for guests to make points when placing bets, however also substantially boosts 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 international locations. There are more than 200 getting involved locations, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

«By rewarding visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win situation where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we foster an introduction to all the amazing verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations,» Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has 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 made with bet365, but not the first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to upgrade «Velocity,» utilizing information and AI experts to analyze gamer interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s revenues, especially in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment supplier also became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.