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) provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promo will offer players 3 opportunities to be chosen to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a journey to watch 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 chance 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 sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in 3 ways. 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 second method is to publish a video of your finest touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter into the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.
Additionally, other gamers will have a possibility to play on game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize 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 considering that it offered 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 likewise released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.
Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing illegal gaming statutory is inadequate
The Florida Gaming Commission recently affirmed existing statutory categories and penalties for prohibited video gaming offenses were insufficient.
“There’s just so much cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal center, it’s entering into a lawbreaker’s pocket. It’s as easy as that,” executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.
Up until now, certified pari-mutuel centers, card spaces, and slot centers are the only kinds of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the boost in illegal video gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not prevent establishments from making illegal sports betting much easier to gain access to.
“There is zero 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 are prepared to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so profitable.”
Recently, Florida police split down on illegal facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a dozen residents were associated with a sports betting ring that was operating given that 2021, resulting in 5 people detained for racketeering offenses.
Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable gaming claims over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting until 2024.
Hard Rock Bet ends up being most current member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program
Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the most recent addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty plan.
Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the 2 and cash in for either online or on-property rewards.
“Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not only provides an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to earn points when positioning bets, however likewise considerably improves commitment.”
Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the world
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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock’s global locations. There are more than 200 taking part areas, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock’s collaboration 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 rewarding visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win scenario where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we foster an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment places,” Sheldon continued.
Hard Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other ways, including 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 releases crash game with bet365
Game developer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a new crash 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, but not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.
Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update “Velocity,” utilizing data and AI experts to examine player interactions.
Legal online gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go survive on the launch date, together with 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 earnings, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment service provider likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.