1 Cover the Bases: Sports Betting News and Notes from the Past Week
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Every Friday, Covers takes a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting 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) company PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will give gamers three chances to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey 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 an opportunity to join the Super Sweat discount in three methods. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second method is to post a video of your best goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to get into the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a chance to play on video game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded since it used 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 introduced 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 current unlawful gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and charges for illegal video gaming offenses were insufficient.

"There's just a lot money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal center, it's going into a crook's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only forms of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn't prevent establishments from making illegal sports betting simpler to access.

"There is absolutely no disincentive for these facilities to close down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with," 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 law enforcement cracked down on unlawful establishments across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a dozen residents were involved in a sports betting ring that was running considering that 2021, resulting in five individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most recognizable gaming lawsuits in recent years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting up until 2024.

Hard Rock Bet ends up being newest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program
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Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the most recent addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment scheme.

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property benefits.
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"Integrating Hard 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 way for visitors to make points when placing bets, but also significantly boosts loyalty."
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Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's international places. There are more than 200 taking part locales, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration 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 foster an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in exclusive streaming and sports betting material for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a new crash game, "Velocity," which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the very first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, but not the first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.
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Incentive Games assures that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing data and AI experts to examine player interactions.

Legal online gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go survive on the launch date, together with Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

bet365 had an effective 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 considerably year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino company also ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.