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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 wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.
PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl
Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promo will give gamers 3 chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey 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 opportunity to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)
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Players can earn an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat discount in three methods. The very first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.
The 2nd method is to publish a video of your finest touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last 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 players will have a chance to play on game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.
PrizePicks has actually expanded considering that it offered 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 also launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.
Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing unlawful video gaming statutory is inadequate
The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and penalties for prohibited gaming offenses were inadequate.
“There’s just a lot money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal facility, it’s entering into a lawbreaker’s pocket. It’s as simple as that,” executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.
So far, certified off-track sports betting facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only kinds of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in illegal video gaming within the state, as the present statute does not dissuade establishments from making unlawful sports betting much easier to access.
“There is no disincentive for these facilities to close down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with,” 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 law enforcement punished prohibited establishments throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a lots residents were associated with a gambling ring that was operating because 2021, leading to five individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.
Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable gambling suits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting up until 2024.
Hard Rock Bet becomes most current member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program
Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the current addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment scheme.
Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online commitment rewards program for users but will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property benefits.
“Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not just offers an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to earn points when positioning bets, however also significantly boosts commitment.”
Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the world
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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s worldwide places. There are more than 200 participating areas, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock’s collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables 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 visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an introduction to all the fantastic verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places,” Sheldon continued.
Acid Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other ways, including jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in special streaming and wagering content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.
Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365
Game developer Incentive Games has 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 video game Incentive Games has made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.
Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update “Velocity,” utilizing data and AI professionals to evaluate player interactions.
Legal online video gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go live 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, particularly in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment service provider also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.