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 second 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 second year. The promotion will offer gamers three opportunities to be picked 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 sign up with the Super Sweat discount in 3 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 method is to publish a video of your finest touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to get into 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 a chance to play on video game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened since it used the Super Sweat competition 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 website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

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

"There's just so much money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal center, it's entering into a crook's pocket. It's as simple as that," executive director Ross Marshman specified, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed off-track sports betting facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only types of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in illegal video gaming within the state, as the current statute does not discourage establishments from making prohibited sports betting easier to gain access to.

"There is absolutely no 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 ready to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so successful."

Recently, Florida police broken down on unlawful facilities across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a dozen locals were associated with a gaming ring that was operating given that 2021, leading to five individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

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

Acid rock Bet ends up being most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

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

Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online commitment benefits program for users however will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move 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," said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just uses a fun, interactive way for guests to make points when putting bets, but also considerably boosts loyalty."

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

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's global places. There are more than 200 getting involved places, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership 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 gratifying guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win situation where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise expanding its sportsbooks in other ways, including jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in special streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

Game designer 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 collaboration 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 actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing data and AI experts to examine gamer interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, particularly in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment supplier also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.