Cover The Bases: Sports Betting News And Notes From The Past Week

Every Friday, Covers takes an appearance back at the week that remained in the sports betting industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering news and notes, we plan to cover all the bases.


PrizePicks reveals 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 second year. The promo will give players 3 possibilities to be picked to participate in a contest for $1 million and a journey to view their choices 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 a chance to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in 3 methods. The 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 post a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to enter 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 a chance to play on game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its 3 rivals on February 7.


PrizePicks has broadened considering that it used the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer 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 acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.


Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present illegal gaming statutory is insufficient


The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and penalties for illegal video gaming offenses were inadequate.


"There's only so much cash to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal facility, it's going into a crook's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman specified, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.


So far, certified gaming house centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only forms of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in illegal video gaming within the state, as the current statute does not prevent establishments from making unlawful sports betting much easier to gain access to.


"There is zero disincentive for these facilities to shut 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 because they are so rewarding."


Recently, Florida police cracked down on prohibited facilities across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a lots locals were associated with a sports betting ring that was running considering that 2021, leading to 5 individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.


Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gambling lawsuits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting up until 2024.


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


Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will become the current addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment scheme.
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Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty benefits program for users however will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the two and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.


"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just provides a fun, interactive way for guests to make points when putting bets, but also substantially improves commitment."


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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 participating locales, including hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.


"By satisfying visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win scenario where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment places," Sheldon continued.


Acid Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other ways, adding jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy unique streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.


Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365


Game developer Incentive Games has actually 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 game Incentive Games has made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.
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Incentive Games assures that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," utilizing data and AI professionals to analyze player interactions.
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Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going cope with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go survive on the launch date, together with Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.


bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's revenues, particularly in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino company likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.