Cover the Bases: Sports Betting News and Notes from the Past Week 94 views

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 wagering news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promo will offer players three possibilities to be chosen to participate in a contest for $1 million and a trip to see their selections 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 rivals Once selected, everyone will have the ability to ... pic.twitter.com/bz4J5keHe1

Players can earn an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat promo in three ways. The very 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 second way is to post a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way 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 players will have a possibility to play on game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the three 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 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 website is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present prohibited video gaming statutory is insufficient

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

"There's just a lot cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal center, it's going into a crook's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed gaming house centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only types of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the boost in prohibited gaming within the state, as the current statute does not prevent establishments from making unlawful gaming simpler to access.

"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 lucrative."

Recently, Florida police split down on illegal facilities throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a dozen locals were associated with a gambling ring that was running since 2021, resulting in 5 individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable sports betting lawsuits in recent years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting until 2024.

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

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the most recent addition to its Unity by Hard Rock loyalty plan.

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty benefits program for users however will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the two and cash 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 management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only offers an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to earn points when putting bets, but also considerably enhances commitment."

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

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's global locations. There are more than 200 getting involved locations, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity allows 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 situation where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the incredible verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy special streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a brand-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 video game Incentive Games has made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," using information and AI professionals to analyze gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going deal 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 starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's revenues, particularly in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino service provider also ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.