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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 remained in the sports betting market. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we plan to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will offer players three chances to be picked to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view their choices at an invite-only watch party 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 join the Super Sweat discount in 3 ways. The very 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 second way is to publish a video of your best goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to enter into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have a possibility to play on video game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded considering that it provided the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer video 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 gotten from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present unlawful gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and charges for prohibited gaming offenses were inadequate.

“There’s just a lot money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal facility, it’s going into a wrongdoer’s pocket. It’s as basic as that,” executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed pari-mutuel centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only types of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the boost in illegal gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn’t dissuade facilities from making illegal sports betting easier to gain access to.

“There is zero 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 due to the fact that they are so profitable.”

Recently, Florida police split down on unlawful facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office revealed more than a lots locals were associated with a gambling ring that was operating given that 2021, resulting in 5 people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable sports betting claims recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting until 2024.

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

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the most recent addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment plan.

Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move 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 management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not only provides an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to earn points when putting bets, but likewise considerably enhances loyalty.”

Using Acid 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 Hard Rock’s global locations. There are more than 200 taking part places, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock’s collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean’s Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises’ Blue Chip Club.

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

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

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

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

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

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

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