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

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

Every Friday, Covers takes an appearance back at the week that remained in the sports betting industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering 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) provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will offer players 3 chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip 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 opportunity to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can make a chance to join the Super Sweat promo in 3 ways. The very first is by publishing 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 post a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have a chance to use video game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded since 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 likewise launched 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 concur existing prohibited gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently testified existing statutory categories and penalties for illegal video gaming offenses were insufficient.

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

So far, certified pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only types of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in unlawful gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not prevent facilities from making unlawful gambling much easier to gain access to.

“There is no disincentive for these facilities to shut 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 due to the fact that they are so rewarding.”

Recently, Florida police punished prohibited facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace revealed more than a dozen locals were associated with a betting ring that was running since 2021, resulting in five individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable gambling suits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.

Acid rock Bet becomes newest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International revealed 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 loyalty benefits program for users however will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits 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 visitor engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not just offers a fun, interactive way for visitors to earn points when positioning bets, but also significantly increases commitment.”

Playing on Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s worldwide locations. There are more than 200 taking part areas, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

“By gratifying visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win scenario where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the amazing verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places,” Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other ways, including jai-alai betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy unique streaming and wagering content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

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

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update “Velocity,” utilizing information and AI specialists to evaluate gamer interactions.

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

bet365 had a successful 2024 before beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s profits, especially in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment service provider likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.