Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that was in the sports betting wagering market. 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) provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will provide players 3 chances to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey 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 earn an opportunity to join the Super Sweat promotion in 3 ways. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second way is to post a video of your finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to enter into the promotion 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 play on video 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 reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded since it offered the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer video 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 acquired from both jurisdictions. The site is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present prohibited video gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and penalties for unlawful gaming offenses were inadequate.

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

Up until now, licensed pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only forms of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in illegal gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn't dissuade establishments from making unlawful gambling easier to gain access to.

"There is no disincentive for these establishments to shut 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 because they are so profitable."

Recently, Florida police cracked down on illegal facilities throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a lots residents were involved in a gaming ring that was operating since 2021, resulting in 5 individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable sports betting lawsuits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting until 2024.

Hard Rock Bet ends up being most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

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

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online commitment benefits program for users but will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property rewards.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just offers an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to earn points when positioning bets, however likewise substantially improves commitment."

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 international locations. There are more than 200 getting involved places, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By rewarding guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win circumstance where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the fantastic verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

Hard 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 delight in unique streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually revealed 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, but not the first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

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

Legal online gaming released 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, along with Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's earnings, specifically in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment provider likewise ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.