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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 was in the sports betting wagering 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) provider PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promo will provide gamers 3 opportunities to be picked to get involved 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 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 possibility to join the Super Sweat promo in three methods. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to post a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter the promo is by posting 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 reward by trailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually considering 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 launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing unlawful gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and penalties for illegal video gaming offenses were inadequate.

“There’s only a lot money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal center, it’s going into a lawbreaker’s pocket. It’s as easy as that,” executive director Ross Marshman specified, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified pari-mutuel centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only types of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the boost in prohibited gaming within the state, as the current statute does not dissuade establishments from making unlawful gambling much easier to gain access to.

“There is zero disincentive for these facilities 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 profitable.”

Recently, Florida police punished illegal facilities throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace revealed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gambling ring that was running considering that 2021, leading to 5 individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable gaming suits in current years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting until 2024.

Acid rock Bet ends up being latest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the most recent addition to its Unity by Hard Rock loyalty scheme.

Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online commitment rewards program for users but will let gamers earn 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 entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not just provides an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to make points when positioning bets, but also substantially boosts 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 Hard Rock’s international areas. There are more than 200 participating locations, consisting of hotels, casinos, 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 gratifying visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win circumstance where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations,” Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a 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 actually made with bet365, however not the first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” using information and AI specialists to examine gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was among 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 company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s profits, particularly in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment supplier likewise ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.