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

Every Friday, Covers takes a look back at the week that was in the sports betting industry. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will give players three possibilities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see 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 a chance to join the Super Sweat promotion in three methods. The 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 2nd method is to publish a video of your finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter 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 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. will announce its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened considering that it provided the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer video 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 gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing illegal gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission recently affirmed existing statutory categories and charges for prohibited video gaming offenses were insufficient.

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

So far, certified gaming house facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only forms of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in illegal gaming within the state, as the current statute does not prevent facilities from making prohibited sports betting simpler to gain access to.

«There is no disincentive for these establishments to close down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with,» said Chief Ed Cayenne of the Homeland Security Division of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. «They want to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so rewarding.»

Recently, Florida police split down on prohibited establishments throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a dozen locals were associated with a gambling ring that was operating since 2021, resulting in 5 people arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable gaming lawsuits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.

Hard Rock Bet becomes newest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

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

Acid rock Bet will keep its online commitment rewards program for users however will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the 2 and money 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 entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. «This enhancement not just offers an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to earn points when placing bets, however also considerably increases commitment.»

Using Hard 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 Acid rock’s global places. There are more than 200 getting involved locations, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s partnership 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 fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win circumstance where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the remarkable 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 methods, including jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy exclusive streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Hard 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 partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update «Velocity,» utilizing data and AI experts to analyze player interactions.

Legal online gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go survive 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 business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s profits, especially in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and casino service provider likewise became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.