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 market. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.
PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl
Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will offer players 3 chances to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy 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)
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Players can earn a chance to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in three ways. The very first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.
The second method is to publish a video of your finest touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to get into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.
Additionally, other gamers will have an opportunity to play on game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.
PrizePicks has expanded because it used 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 introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.
Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present illegal gaming statutory is inadequate
The Florida Gaming Commission just recently testified existing statutory categories and penalties for prohibited gaming offenses were insufficient.
„There’s just so much cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal facility, it’s going into a criminal’s pocket. It’s as simple as that,“ executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.
So far, certified pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only types of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in illegal video gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn’t dissuade facilities from making unlawful sports betting easier to access.
„There is zero disincentive for these establishments 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so successful.“
Recently, Florida police broken down on illegal establishments throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace exposed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gaming ring that was running because 2021, leading to 5 individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.
Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable sports betting claims over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting until 2024.
Acid rock Bet becomes most current member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program
Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the current addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty plan.
Hard Rock Bet will keep its online commitment benefits program for users but will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the 2 and money 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 name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. „This enhancement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to make points when placing bets, however likewise substantially increases commitment.“
Playing on Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world
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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s international places. There are more than 200 taking part places, consisting of hotels, casinos, 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 satisfying guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win situation where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations,“ Sheldon continued.
Hard Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in special streaming and wagering content for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.
Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365
Game developer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a new crash video game, „Velocity,“ which the operator will give 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 partnered with bet365.
Incentive Games promises that it will continue to upgrade „Velocity,“ utilizing information and AI specialists to examine gamer interactions.
Legal online gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going deal 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 business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s profits, especially in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment supplier likewise ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.
