Every Friday, Covers takes a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering 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) service provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will give gamers 3 possibilities to be chosen 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 opportunity to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can make an opportunity to join the Super Sweat discount in three ways. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way 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 posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have an opportunity to use game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded considering that it used 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 also introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

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

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

Up until now, certified off-track betting centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only kinds of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in unlawful gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn't dissuade establishments from making prohibited gambling easier to access.

"There is zero disincentive for these facilities to close down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with," said Chief Ed Cayenne of the Homeland Security Division of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. "They want to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida police punished illegal establishments throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a dozen residents were involved in a betting ring that was operating considering that 2021, resulting in 5 individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable gaming lawsuits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting until 2024.

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

Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the current addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty 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 transfer these credits between the two and money in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to make points when putting bets, however also significantly boosts commitment."

Playing on 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 global areas. There are more than 200 participating areas, including hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration 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 satisfying guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win situation where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy exclusive streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

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

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," utilizing data and AI professionals to analyze gamer interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's revenues, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and casino provider likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.