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 mean to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will offer gamers 3 chances to be selected to participate in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see 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)

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Players can make a chance to join the Super Sweat promo 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 way is to post a video of your finest touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to get into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has actually expanded because it used the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer video 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 acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur current illegal gaming statutory is inadequate

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

“There’s only a lot cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal center, it’s entering into a crook’s pocket. It’s as simple as that,” executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified off-track betting facilities, card rooms, and slot centers are the only kinds of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the boost in illegal gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn’t discourage establishments from making prohibited gambling easier to access.

“There is no disincentive for these facilities 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 because they are so successful.”

Recently, Florida police broken down on unlawful establishments across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office revealed more than a dozen residents were included in a betting ring that was running because 2021, resulting in 5 individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable gaming claims over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting up until 2024.

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

Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the current addition to its Unity by Hard Rock loyalty plan.

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty rewards program for users but will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the two 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 Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to make points when putting bets, but likewise considerably enhances commitment.”

Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the globe

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock’s global areas. There are more than 200 getting involved areas, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock’s partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

“By satisfying visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win situation where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the fantastic 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 wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy special 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 bring to the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It’s the first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” using information and AI specialists to analyze player interactions.

Legal online video gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go reside on the launch date, together 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 revenues, specifically in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and casino supplier also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.