Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that was in the sports betting market. With a collection of sports betting wagering news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.
PrizePicks reveals 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 possibilities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to see their selections at an invite-only watch celebration 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 an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat promo in three methods. The 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 second way is to publish a video of your finest touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter into the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.
Additionally, other players will have a chance to use game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its 3 rivals on February 7.
PrizePicks has actually expanded given that it used the Super Sweat competition 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 gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.
Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing prohibited video gaming statutory is inadequate
The Florida Gaming Commission recently affirmed existing statutory categories and charges for prohibited video gaming offenses were inadequate.
"There's only a lot money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal center, it's going into a lawbreaker's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.
Up until now, licensed gaming house centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only kinds of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the boost in unlawful gaming within the state, as the current statute does not dissuade establishments from making prohibited gambling simpler to access.
"There is no disincentive for these establishments to shut 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 lucrative."
Recently, Florida law enforcement split down on prohibited facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gambling ring that was running because 2021, leading to five individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.
Likewise, Florida also had one of the most recognizable gambling lawsuits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.
Hard Rock Bet ends up being most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program
Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the current addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment scheme.
Acid rock Bet will keep its online loyalty benefits program for users but will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits 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 visitor engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just provides an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to earn points when placing bets, but also considerably improves commitment."
Playing on 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 Acid rock's global areas. There are more than 200 taking part areas, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.
"By rewarding guests for their playtime, we create a win-win situation where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the incredible 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 broadening its sportsbooks in other ways, including jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy exclusive streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.
Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365
Game designer Incentive Games has revealed 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 game Incentive Games has made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.
Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing data and AI professionals to analyze player interactions.
Legal online video gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go live on the launch date, along with Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.
bet365 had a successful 2024 before beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, especially in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino supplier likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.
