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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 industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will give gamers three possibilities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view 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)

We are hosting 3 different social contests leading up to the Big Game to discover our #SuperSweat competitors Once selected, everybody will be able to … pic.twitter.com/bz4J5keHe1

Players can earn a possibility to join the Super Sweat discount 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 publish a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to get into the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have a possibility to use game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing 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 provided the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was also released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree current illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory categories and charges for unlawful video gaming offenses were inadequate.

“There’s just a lot money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal center, it’s going into a lawbreaker’s pocket. It’s as simple as that,” executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only kinds of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn’t discourage facilities from making illegal sports betting easier to gain access to.

“There is no disincentive for these facilities to close down due to the misdemeanors that they face,” said Chief Ed Cayenne of the Homeland Security Division of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. “They are willing to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so successful.”

Recently, Florida police broken down on prohibited establishments across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace exposed more than a lots locals were included in a gambling ring that was running given that 2021, resulting in 5 people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable gambling lawsuits in current years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.

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

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become 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 earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the two and money 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 entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not just offers a fun, interactive way for guests to make points when positioning bets, but also significantly boosts commitment.”

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

Acid Rock Bet Unity pic.twitter.com/JRHPtD00Zr

Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s global areas. There are more than 200 taking part places, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, 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 fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win situation where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we foster an introduction to all the amazing verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues,” Sheldon continued.

Hard 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 delight in unique streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

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

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to update “Velocity,” using data and AI professionals to examine gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming launched 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, together with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s revenues, specifically in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino service provider likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.