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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 market. With a collection of sports betting wagering 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 announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will offer gamers 3 opportunities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to enjoy 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 sign up with the Super Sweat discount in 3 methods. 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 2nd way is to publish a video of your best 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 an opportunity to play on game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three rivals on February 7.
PrizePicks has actually broadened since it provided 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 also introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.
Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing illegal video gaming statutory is inadequate
The Florida Gaming Commission recently affirmed existing statutory categories and charges for unlawful video gaming offenses were inadequate.
“There’s only a lot money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal center, it’s entering into a criminal’s pocket. It’s as simple as that,” executive director Ross Marshman specified, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.
Up until now, licensed off-track sports betting facilities, card rooms, and slot centers are the only types of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn’t dissuade facilities from making unlawful gaming simpler to access.
“There is no 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 due to the fact that they are so lucrative.”
Recently, Florida police punished illegal establishments throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office revealed more than a dozen locals were associated with a gaming ring that was running since 2021, leading to 5 people jailed for racketeering offenses.
Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable gambling claims recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.
Hard Rock Bet becomes most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program
Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the most recent addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty scheme.
Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the 2 and cash in for either online or on-property rewards.
“Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not just provides a fun, interactive way for visitors to make points when putting bets, however likewise considerably improves commitment.”
Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide
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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock’s worldwide locations. There are more than 200 getting involved locales, including hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock’s partnership 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 fulfilling guests for their playtime, we create a win-win scenario where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues,” Sheldon continued.
Hard Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, including 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 Hard Rock Bet platforms.
Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365
Game designer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a brand-new crash video game, “Velocity,” which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It’s the first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.
Incentive Games assures that it will continue to update “Velocity,” utilizing information and AI experts to analyze player interactions.
Legal online video 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 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 company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s profits, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment company also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.
