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

Every Friday, Covers takes an appearance back at the week that was 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 actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will give players three possibilities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to watch 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 make an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat promo in 3 methods. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd method is to post a video of your finest goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter the promotion is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a chance to use video game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded given that it offered 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 also released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur current illegal gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission recently affirmed existing statutory categories and penalties for illegal video 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 center, it’s going into a lawbreaker’s pocket. It’s as easy as that,” executive director Ross Marshman specified, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed gaming house centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only kinds of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn’t discourage facilities from making unlawful gambling simpler to gain access to.

“There is no disincentive for these establishments to shut 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 are prepared to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so lucrative.”

Recently, Florida police punished unlawful facilities across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace revealed more than a dozen residents were included in a gambling ring that was running because 2021, leading to 5 people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most recognizable betting claims over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting until 2024.

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

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

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online commitment rewards program for users but 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 Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not just provides a fun, interactive method for visitors to earn points when positioning bets, but likewise substantially boosts commitment.”

Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around 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 taking part locations, consisting of hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

“By satisfying guests for their playtime, we create a win-win situation where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment places,” Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is also broadening its sportsbooks in other ways, including jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in special streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

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

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update “Velocity,” utilizing information and AI specialists to analyze gamer interactions.

Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go live on the launch date, in addition to Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s profits, especially in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment service provider also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.