Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting wagering market. With a collection of sports betting 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 revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promotion will offer players three opportunities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to see 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 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 final way to enter into 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 possibility to use game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its 3 competitors on February 7.
PrizePicks has broadened given that it offered the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was likewise released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The website is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.
Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree current prohibited gaming statutory is inadequate
The Florida Gaming Commission just recently testified existing statutory classifications and charges for unlawful video gaming offenses were inadequate.
"There's just so much money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal center, it's going into a criminal's pocket. It's as simple as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.
So far, certified pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only types of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in illegal video gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not dissuade establishments from making illegal gaming much easier to gain access to.
"There is no disincentive for these facilities 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 are prepared to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so successful."
Recently, Florida police broken down on prohibited establishments throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a dozen locals were associated with a sports betting ring that was running given that 2021, resulting in five individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.
Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gaming lawsuits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting until 2024.
Hard Rock Bet ends up being most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program
Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the newest addition to its Unity by Hard Rock loyalty plan.
Acid rock Bet will keep its online loyalty benefits program for users however will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits 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 Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just offers a fun, interactive method for visitors to make points when placing bets, but also substantially improves loyalty."
Using Acid 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 Acid rock's global areas. There are more than 200 taking part locations, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard 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 develop a win-win scenario where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the fantastic verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.
Acid Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy special streaming and sports betting material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.
Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365
Game designer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a brand-new crash game, "Velocity," which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the very first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.
Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update "Velocity," using data and AI experts to analyze gamer interactions.
Legal online gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going deal 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 starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, specifically in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and casino company likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.
