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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 market. With a collection of sports betting wagering news and notes, we plan 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 competition for the 2nd year. The promo will give players three chances to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to enjoy 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 earn an opportunity to join the Super Sweat discount in three methods. The very first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second method is to publish a video of your finest goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to enter the promotion is by posting 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 video game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded because it used 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 likewise released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present illegal video gaming statutory is insufficient

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

“There’s just a lot money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal center, it’s going into a wrongdoer’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, licensed pari-mutuel centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only types of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not prevent facilities from making illegal gaming simpler to gain access to.

“There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so profitable.”

Recently, Florida police punished illegal facilities across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office revealed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gambling ring that was operating since 2021, leading to 5 people detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable gaming lawsuits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.

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

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

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

“Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to make points when positioning bets, however also substantially boosts loyalty.”

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

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

“By rewarding guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win scenario where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places,” Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in exclusive streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a new crash game, “Velocity,” which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a collaboration with bet365. It’s the 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 guarantees that it will continue to update “Velocity,” using data and AI professionals to examine gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go reside 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 business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s profits, especially in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment service provider likewise became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.