Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that was in the sports betting wagering market. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we mean to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promo will give players three chances to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey 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 make a possibility to sign up with the Super Sweat discount in three methods. The very 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 publish a video of your finest goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method 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 players will have an opportunity to use video game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded given that it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer video 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 acquired from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing unlawful video gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission recently affirmed existing statutory categories and penalties for prohibited gaming offenses were inadequate.

"There's just so much 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 easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified gaming house centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only forms of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the present statute does not discourage establishments from making unlawful gaming easier to gain access to.

"There is absolutely no 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 because they are so profitable."

Recently, Florida police punished prohibited facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a lots locals were associated with a gaming ring that was running given that 2021, resulting in 5 individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable gambling claims in current years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting until 2024.

Acid rock Bet ends up being most current member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the most recent addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty plan.

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online commitment benefits program for users but will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the two and money in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just provides an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to make points when putting bets, but likewise considerably improves commitment."

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's worldwide areas. There are more than 200 taking part areas, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By fulfilling guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win scenario where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the amazing 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 expanding its sportsbooks in other ways, including jai-alai betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy unique streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a brand-new crash video game, "Velocity," which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update "Velocity," using data and AI professionals to examine gamer interactions.

Legal online video 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 beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's revenues, specifically in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino supplier likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.