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

Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that remained 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 second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promo will provide gamers three opportunities to be chosen 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 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 promotion in 3 ways. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second way is to publish a video of your finest goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to enter the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred 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 extra $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded given that it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, including 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 readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing unlawful gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and charges for prohibited gaming offenses were inadequate.

“There’s only so much money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal center, it’s entering 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.

So far, certified gaming house centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only types of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in illegal gaming within the state, as the current statute does not dissuade facilities from making prohibited gaming easier to gain access to.

“There is absolutely 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 profitable.”

Recently, Florida police cracked down on unlawful facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace revealed more than a dozen locals were included in a gaming ring that was running given that 2021, resulting in 5 individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

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

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

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will become the current addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment scheme.

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the two and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.

“Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not just provides an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to earn points when putting bets, however also significantly increases commitment.”

Playing on Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s worldwide places. There are more than 200 participating places, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock’s collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits players to redeem points on Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

“By gratifying guests for their playtime, we create a win-win situation where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an introduction to all the incredible verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues,” Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is also broadening its sportsbooks in other ways, including jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy unique streaming and betting content for jai alai on Hard 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 give the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It’s the very first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has made with bet365, however not the first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update “Velocity,” utilizing information and AI professionals to evaluate player interactions.

Legal online video gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video 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 an effective 2024 before starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s profits, especially in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino supplier also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.