Every Friday, Covers takes a look back at the week that was in the sports betting wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting 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) provider PrizePicks has actually announced 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 trip to view their choices 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 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 2nd method is to publish a video of your finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way 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 gamers will have a chance to use game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded since it offered 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 introduced 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 present illegal video gaming statutory is insufficient

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

"There's just so much money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal facility, it's entering into a bad guy's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed gaming house centers, card spaces, and slot centers are the only types of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in illegal gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn't dissuade establishments from making unlawful gaming easier to access.

"There is zero disincentive for these facilities 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 are ready to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so profitable."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished illegal facilities across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a dozen locals were associated with a gaming ring that was running given that 2021, resulting in five people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable sports betting suits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.

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

Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the most current addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment plan.

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty benefits program for users however will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move 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 name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just provides an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to make points when putting bets, however also significantly increases commitment."

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

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

"By fulfilling guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win situation where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an introduction to all the fantastic verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

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

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

Legal online gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going deal 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 beginning a 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 fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment service provider likewise ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.