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

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promotion will provide gamers 3 chances to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to watch 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 make a possibility to join the Super Sweat discount in three ways. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second way is to publish a video of your finest touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to enter the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a chance to use video game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded given that it used 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 likewise released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present unlawful gaming statutory is inadequate

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

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

Up until now, licensed off-track sports betting facilities, 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 boost in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn't discourage facilities from making prohibited gaming easier to access.

"There is absolutely 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 due to the fact that they are so successful."

Recently, Florida police punished illegal facilities across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a lots residents were associated with a gaming ring that was running because 2021, leading to five people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable sports betting claims in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting until 2024.

Hard 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 recent addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment plan.

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online commitment rewards program for users however 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 rewards.

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

Using Hard 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 Acid rock's international locations. There are more than 200 getting involved locations, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid 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 gratifying guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win circumstance where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the incredible verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise expanding its sportsbooks in other ways, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in exclusive streaming and wagering content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a brand-new crash game, "Velocity," which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the 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 promises that it will continue to update "Velocity," using information and AI specialists to analyze player interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting 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 financial year ending March. The online sports betting and casino company likewise ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.