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

PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promotion will provide players 3 opportunities to be chosen to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a trip 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 chance to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can make a chance to sign up with the Super Sweat discount in three methods. The 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 publish a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has expanded given that it provided 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 introduced 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 agree existing illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

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

"There's just a lot money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal center, it's going into a bad guy's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified off-track sports betting centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only forms of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in prohibited gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn't prevent establishments from making illegal gambling much easier to access.

"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 prepared to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished unlawful facilities throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a lots locals were involved in a sports betting ring that was running since 2021, leading to 5 people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gaming claims recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting till 2024.

Hard Rock Bet ends up being latest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

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

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online commitment rewards program for users but 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 rewards.

"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 only uses a fun, interactive way for guests to make points when placing bets, however also considerably increases commitment."

Playing on Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's worldwide locations. There are more than 200 taking part locales, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By rewarding visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win circumstance where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, adding 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 introduces crash video 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 very first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing data and AI professionals to analyze gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go survive on the launch date, along 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 earnings, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino company likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.