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

PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will provide players three opportunities 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 chance to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can earn a chance to join the Super Sweat discount in 3 ways. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second way is to publish a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to get into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

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

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree current unlawful gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently testified existing statutory categories and charges for illegal 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 facility, it's going into a wrongdoer's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman specified, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified off-track sports betting facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only kinds of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in illegal video gaming within the state, as the present statute does not discourage facilities from making prohibited gambling easier to access.

"There is no disincentive for these facilities to close down due to the misdemeanors that they face," stated Chief Ed Cayenne of the Homeland Security Division of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. "They are willing to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida law enforcement cracked down on unlawful establishments throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a dozen locals were associated with a gaming ring that was operating given that 2021, leading to five people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable sports betting lawsuits in current years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting until 2024.

Acid rock Bet ends up being most current member of Unity by Hard 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 loyalty scheme.

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online commitment benefits program for users but will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer 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 visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only uses an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to earn points when placing bets, but also significantly enhances commitment."

Playing on Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the globe

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's global areas. There are more than 200 getting involved places, including hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's partnership 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 fulfilling guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win situation where visitors 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 home entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

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

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update "Velocity," using data and AI professionals to examine player interactions.

Legal online gaming introduced 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 starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment company likewise became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.