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 plan to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces 2nd 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 promotion will provide players 3 chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see 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 chance to join the Super Sweat promotion in three 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 way is to post a video of your finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to get into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has broadened since it provided the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, including 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 acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and penalties for unlawful gaming offenses were insufficient.

"There's only a lot money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal facility, it's going into a lawbreaker's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified pari-mutuel facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only kinds of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in illegal video gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not prevent facilities from making prohibited sports betting much easier to gain access to.

"There is 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 are prepared to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so successful."

Recently, Florida police cracked down on prohibited establishments throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a dozen locals were associated with a gaming ring that was running given that 2021, resulting in 5 people arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable gaming claims in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting until 2024.

Hard Rock Bet becomes newest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the most recent addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment plan.

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online commitment rewards program for users however will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in 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 guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only uses a fun, interactive way for guests to earn points when placing bets, however also significantly enhances loyalty."

Playing on Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's international areas. There are more than 200 taking part locations, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, 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 produce a win-win circumstance where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an introduction to all the incredible verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise expanding 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 sports betting material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a brand-new crash game, "Velocity," which the operator will bring to 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 actually partnered with bet365.

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

Legal online video gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go reside 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 profits, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting and casino supplier likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.