Every Friday, Covers takes an appearance back at the week that was in the sports betting wagering market. With a collection of sports betting wagering news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promo will provide gamers three possibilities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy 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 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 join the Super Sweat promotion in three ways. The very 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 way is to publish a video of your finest touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to enter the promotion is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has actually broadened because it offered the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, including 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 gained from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing illegal video gaming statutory is insufficient

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

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

So far, licensed gaming house centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only forms of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the present statute does not discourage establishments from making prohibited gaming easier to gain access to.

"There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments to shut 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 profitable."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished prohibited facilities throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a dozen locals were involved in a gaming ring that was running because 2021, resulting in five people detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most recognizable gaming lawsuits in recent years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit 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 end up being the current addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment scheme.

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty benefits program for users but will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the two and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only offers a fun, interactive method for guests to make points when positioning bets, but also substantially boosts loyalty."

Playing on Acid 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 getting involved areas, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

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

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

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually 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 actually made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

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

Legal online video gaming released 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, along 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 profits, specifically in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment supplier likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.