Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting wagering market. 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) provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will give gamers three opportunities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to enjoy 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 earn an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat promo in 3 methods. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second method is to post a video of your finest goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to get into the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a chance to play on video game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded since it provided the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer video games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was also launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing prohibited video gaming statutory is inadequate

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

"There's only so much money to go 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.

So far, certified pari-mutuel facilities, card spaces, and slot centers are the only forms of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in illegal gaming within the state, as the current statute does not discourage facilities from making illegal gambling simpler to access.

"There is zero 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished prohibited facilities throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a lots locals were included in a gambling ring that was operating because 2021, leading to 5 people arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gambling claims recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting up until 2024.

Acid rock Bet becomes latest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

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

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online loyalty benefits program for users but will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the 2 and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just offers an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to earn points when putting bets, however also substantially improves 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 worldwide locations. There are more than 200 participating locales, including hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows gamers 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 scenario where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the incredible verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

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

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

Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go survive on the launch date, together with Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

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