Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that was in the sports betting wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting 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) company PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will provide players 3 opportunities to be picked to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view 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 opportunity 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 join the Super Sweat promotion in 3 ways. 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 method is to publish a video of your best goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to get 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 a chance to use video game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded since it used the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, adding 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 gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree current unlawful gaming statutory is insufficient

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

"There's only so much money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal center, it's entering into a bad guy's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman specified, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only types of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the current statute does not dissuade establishments from making unlawful gaming much easier to gain access to.

"There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments to shut 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 are ready to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida police punished unlawful establishments throughout the state, with 10 locations 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 running considering that 2021, resulting in 5 individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable gaming claims recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting up until 2024.

Hard Rock Bet becomes latest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

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

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty benefits program for users but will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer 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 name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just provides an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to earn points when putting bets, however likewise significantly boosts commitment."

Playing on Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the globe

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's global places. There are more than 200 taking part areas, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's partnership 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 situation where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction 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 likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai sports betting 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 introduces crash game with bet365

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

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update "Velocity," using information and AI professionals to evaluate player interactions.

Legal online video gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go live on the launch date, in addition to 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 earnings, specifically in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment company likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.