Every Friday, Covers takes an appearance back at the week that remained in the sports betting wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering 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 revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promo will give players 3 chances to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to view 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 make a possibility to join the Super Sweat promotion in 3 ways. 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 2nd method is to post a video of your finest goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to get into the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has expanded since it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer video games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was also introduced 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 present unlawful gaming statutory is inadequate

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

"There's just so much money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal center, it's going into a criminal's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman specified, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified gaming house centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only forms of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn't prevent facilities from making unlawful gambling simpler to access.

"There is 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 since they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished illegal facilities throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a dozen residents were included in a gaming ring that was operating because 2021, leading to 5 individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable gaming suits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting till 2024.

Hard Rock Bet becomes latest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will become the latest addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment scheme.

Acid rock Bet will keep its online commitment rewards program for users however will let gamers earn 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 just provides a fun, interactive method for visitors to earn points when positioning bets, but also considerably enhances commitment."

Playing on 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, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard 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 rewarding guests 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 chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy unique streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash video 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 video game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

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

Legal online video gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going cope with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go reside 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, especially in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino supplier also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.