Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.
PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl
Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will give gamers 3 opportunities to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy 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 chance 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 first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.
The 2nd way is to publish a video of your finest touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way 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 an opportunity to play on game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce 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 released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.
Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present unlawful gaming statutory is insufficient
The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and penalties for unlawful video gaming offenses were insufficient.
"There's just so much money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal facility, it's entering into a criminal's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.
Up until now, certified pari-mutuel centers, card spaces, and slot centers are the only kinds of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn't discourage facilities from making unlawful gaming easier to gain access to.
"There is zero disincentive for these establishments to close 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 successful."
Recently, Florida police punished unlawful establishments throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a lots locals were associated with a gambling ring that was operating considering that 2021, leading to 5 individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.
Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gambling suits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting until 2024.
Hard Rock Bet becomes most current member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program
Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the most current addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment scheme.
Acid rock Bet will keep its online loyalty benefits program for users however will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property rewards.
"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to make points when positioning bets, but likewise considerably improves commitment."
Playing on Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide
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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's worldwide locations. There are more than 200 participating locations, consisting of hotels, casinos, cafes, 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 visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win situation where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the incredible verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations," 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 content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.
Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365
Game developer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a new crash video game, "Velocity," which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a collaboration with bet365. It's the very first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.
Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," utilizing information and AI specialists to analyze gamer interactions.
Legal online gaming introduced 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, in addition to 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 earnings, especially in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment provider likewise became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.
