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

Every Friday, Covers takes a look back at the week that was in the sports betting wagering market. With a collection of sports betting wagering news and notes, we mean to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promotion will offer gamers three opportunities to be chosen to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see 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 a possibility to sign up with 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 post a video of your finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to get into the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred 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 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its three competitors on February 7.

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

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree current illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and penalties for illegal video gaming offenses were insufficient.

“There’s only so much money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal facility, it’s going into a bad guy’s pocket. It’s as simple as that,” executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified pari-mutuel centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only forms of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the boost in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn’t dissuade facilities from making unlawful gaming simpler to access.

“There is zero disincentive for these establishments 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 profitable.”

Recently, Florida police punished unlawful establishments throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace exposed more than a lots residents were involved in a sports betting ring that was operating given that 2021, leading to 5 individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of 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 until 2024.

Hard Rock Bet ends up being newest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the latest addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment scheme.

Acid rock Bet will keep its online commitment benefits program for users however will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the two and cash in for either online or on-property rewards.

“Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not only uses an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to earn points when putting bets, however likewise substantially increases loyalty.”

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

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s global areas. There are more than 200 getting involved areas, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, 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 rewarding visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win scenario where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the incredible verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations,” 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 delight in and sports betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a 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, but not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” utilizing data and AI specialists to examine player interactions.

Legal online gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go survive on the launch date, together with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.

bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s earnings, especially in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino service provider also became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.