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

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promotion will provide gamers 3 chances to be chosen to participate in a contest for $1 million and a journey to watch 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 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 promo in three methods. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second method is to publish a video of your finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter the promotion 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 video game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened because it used 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 also released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present illegal video gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory categories and penalties for unlawful video gaming offenses were inadequate.

"There's just a lot money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal center, it's going into a lawbreaker's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed pari-mutuel centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only forms of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn't discourage establishments from making prohibited gaming simpler to access.

"There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments to close 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 prepared to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished prohibited facilities across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a lots locals were involved in a gambling ring that was running because 2021, resulting in 5 individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most recognizable gaming claims in current years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting up until 2024.

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

Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the newest addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment scheme.

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty benefits program for users but will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the two and money in for either online or on-property rewards.

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only offers a fun, interactive method for visitors to earn points when positioning bets, however also substantially improves loyalty."

Playing on Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the world

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's worldwide areas. There are more than 200 participating areas, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard 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 satisfying guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win situation where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote 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.

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

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

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

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

Legal online gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going cope with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go reside on the launch date, along with 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 earnings, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and casino service provider also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.