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 industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering news and notes, we plan to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promotion will give players 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 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)

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

Players can make a chance to sign up with the Super Sweat discount in three methods. The very first is by publishing 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 finest goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to get into the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite 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 additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded because 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 likewise introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered 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 categories and penalties for unlawful gaming offenses were inadequate.

«There’s just so much money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal facility, it’s going into a crook’s pocket. It’s as basic as that,» executive director Ross Marshman specified, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed off-track sports betting centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only types of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in unlawful gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn’t dissuade facilities from making illegal gambling much easier to gain access to.

«There is zero disincentive for these facilities to shut 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 willing to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so lucrative.»

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished illegal establishments throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office revealed more than a dozen residents were associated with a sports betting ring that was operating because 2021, leading to five individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable gambling suits in the last few years, with the Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting up until 2024.

Acid rock Bet ends up being most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will become the most recent addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment plan.

Acid 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 benefits.

«Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement,» stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. «This enhancement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to make points when placing bets, however likewise significantly enhances loyalty.»

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

Hard Rock Bet Unity pic.twitter.com/JRHPtD00Zr

Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s international locations. There are more than 200 taking part areas, including 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 rewarding visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win situation where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the incredible verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues,» Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a new crash game, «Velocity,» which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a collaboration with bet365. It’s the first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to upgrade «Velocity,» using data and AI experts to evaluate gamer interactions.

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

bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a 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 monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino company also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.