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

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will offer gamers three chances to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy their choices 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 promotion in three ways. The very 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 2nd method is to publish a video of your best goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way 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 extra $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened considering that it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer video 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 acquired from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present prohibited gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and charges for unlawful gaming offenses were insufficient.

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

Up until now, certified off-track sports betting centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only kinds of lawful 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 doesn't prevent facilities from making illegal gaming much easier to gain access to.

"There is zero disincentive for these facilities to close down due to the misdemeanors that they face," said 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 because they are so profitable."

Recently, Florida police broken down on illegal establishments throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a lots locals were associated with a gaming ring that was running considering that 2021, leading to five people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable gaming suits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.

Hard Rock Bet becomes newest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the most recent addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment plan.

Acid 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 2 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 name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just provides an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to make points when positioning bets, but also significantly enhances commitment."

Playing on Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's international locations. There are more than 200 getting involved locales, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration 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 gratifying guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win scenario where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand 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 sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy unique streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually revealed the launch of a brand-new crash video game, "Velocity," which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has 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 evaluate player interactions.

Legal online video gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was among 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 profits, especially in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment company also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.