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

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promo will offer players three possibilities to be picked to participate 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 opportunity to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can earn a possibility to join the Super Sweat discount in 3 ways. The very first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to publish a video of your finest goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter into the promo is by posting 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 reward by tailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened since it provided 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 likewise introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten 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 just recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and charges for prohibited gaming offenses were inadequate.

"There's just a lot cash to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal facility, it's going into a wrongdoer's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified pari-mutuel facilities, card spaces, and slot centers are the only types 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 existing statute doesn't discourage establishments from making illegal gaming much easier to access.

"There is no disincentive for these establishments 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished prohibited facilities across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a lots locals were associated with a gambling ring that was operating since 2021, resulting in five people detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most recognizable sports betting claims over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting up until 2024.

Acid rock Bet becomes newest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the most current addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty plan.

Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online commitment benefits program for users however will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the two and money in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just offers a fun, interactive method for visitors to earn points when putting bets, however also substantially enhances loyalty."

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

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's international areas. There are more than 200 participating locations, including 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 rewarding visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win situation where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the incredible verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is likewise expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in exclusive streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a brand-new crash video 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, however not the first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," using data and AI experts to analyze player interactions.

Legal online video gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go reside on the launch date, in addition to Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's revenues, particularly in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment company also ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.