Every Friday, Covers takes 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) service provider PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promotion will give gamers three 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 chance 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 promotion in three methods. The very first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly 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 the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.
Additionally, other gamers will have a chance to use video 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 three rivals on February 7.
PrizePicks has broadened given that it used the Super Sweat competitors 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 gotten from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.
Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing prohibited video gaming statutory is insufficient
The Florida Gaming Commission recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and penalties for unlawful video gaming offenses were insufficient.
“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 stated, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.
Up until now, certified gaming house facilities, 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 existing statute doesn’t prevent establishments from making illegal gambling much easier to access.
“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 broken down on prohibited facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office exposed more than a dozen locals were associated with a gambling ring that was operating given that 2021, resulting in 5 people detained for racketeering offenses.
Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gambling claims over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting up until 2024.
Hard Rock Bet becomes most current member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program
Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will become the current addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment scheme.
Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty rewards program for users but will let gamers earn 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 entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This enhancement not only offers an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to make points when placing bets, but also considerably boosts commitment.”
Playing on Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the world
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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock’s international locations. There are more than 200 taking part locales, including hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid 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 create a win-win situation where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations,” Sheldon continued.
Acid Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in exclusive 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, but not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.
Incentive Games assures that it will continue to update “Velocity,” using data and AI specialists to analyze player interactions.
Legal online video gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go live on the launch date, together with Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair.
bet365 had a successful 2024 before beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s profits, particularly in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment service provider likewise ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.
