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

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promo will give players three opportunities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view their selections 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 promo 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 best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a possibility to play on game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened because it provided the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, including 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 site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

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

"There's just 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 bad guy's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified off-track sports betting facilities, card spaces, and slot centers are the only kinds of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the boost in illegal gaming within the state, as the present statute does not prevent establishments from making unlawful gambling simpler to gain access to.

"There is no disincentive for these facilities to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they face," said 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 because they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished unlawful establishments throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a dozen locals were associated with a gambling ring that was running because 2021, leading to 5 individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most recognizable gambling lawsuits in current years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.

Acid rock Bet ends up being newest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

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

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online commitment rewards program for users however will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only uses a fun, interactive way for visitors to earn points when positioning bets, but also substantially enhances commitment."

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the globe

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's global locations. There are more than 200 taking part areas, including hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win scenario where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the fantastic verticals in our brand name 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 ways, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in special streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases 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 video game Incentive Games has made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," utilizing information 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 a successful 2024 before beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's earnings, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and casino company likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.