Every Friday, Covers takes an appearance back at the week that was in the sports betting wagering market. 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) supplier PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will give players 3 opportunities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip 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 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 discount in three methods. The very 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 post a video of your finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to enter the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

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

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing unlawful gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory categories and charges for illegal gaming offenses were insufficient.

"There's only a lot cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal center, it's entering into a wrongdoer's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman specified, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed gaming house facilities, card spaces, and slot centers are the only forms of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the boost in illegal gaming within the state, as the present statute does not discourage facilities from making unlawful sports betting much easier to gain access to.

"There is zero 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 due to the fact that they are so profitable."

Recently, Florida police punished prohibited establishments throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a lots residents were included in a gaming ring that was running because 2021, resulting in five individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gaming lawsuits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.

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

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the current addition to its Unity by Hard Rock loyalty plan.

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online commitment rewards program for users however will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the two 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 management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only provides an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to make points when putting bets, however likewise considerably improves commitment."

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

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's worldwide areas. There are more than 200 taking part areas, consisting of hotels, casinos, 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 visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win circumstance where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand name 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 wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy special streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash video 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 very first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing data and AI specialists to analyze gamer interactions.

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

bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company 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 and casino company likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.