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Cover the Bases: Sports Betting News and Notes from the Past Week
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Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that was in the sports betting wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we plan to cover all the bases.
PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl
Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will give players 3 chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip 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 opportunity 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 join the Super Sweat discount in 3 methods. 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 2nd method is to publish a video of your best goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.
Additionally, other gamers will have a possibility to use game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three rivals on February 7.
PrizePicks has actually expanded considering that it provided 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 launched 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 concur present illegal video gaming statutory is inadequate
The Florida Gaming Commission just recently testified existing statutory categories and penalties for illegal gaming offenses were inadequate.
“There’s only a lot cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal center, it’s entering into a lawbreaker’s pocket. It’s as simple as that,” executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.
So far, certified gaming house centers, card spaces, and slot centers are the only types of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn’t prevent facilities 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,” stated Chief Ed Cayenne of the Homeland Security Division of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. “They want to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so lucrative.”
Recently, Florida police split down on illegal facilities across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a dozen locals were involved in a gaming ring that was running since 2021, resulting in 5 people apprehended for racketeering offenses.
Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable gambling lawsuits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting up until 2024.
Acid rock Bet ends up being newest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program
Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the current addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment scheme.
Acid rock Bet will keep its online commitment benefits program for users but will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the two and money in for either online or on-property benefits.
“Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not just offers an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to earn points when positioning bets, but likewise significantly increases commitment.”
Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world
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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock’s worldwide places. There are more than 200 getting involved locales, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid 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 rewarding visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win circumstance where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the amazing verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues,” 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 take pleasure in unique streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.
Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365
Game designer Incentive Games has actually revealed the launch of a new crash game, “Velocity,” which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a collaboration with bet365. It’s the very first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.
Incentive Games promises that it will continue to upgrade “Velocity,” using data and AI specialists to examine gamer interactions.
Legal online video gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going cope with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go survive on the launch date, along with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.
bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s earnings, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment service provider likewise became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.