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

PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promo will give players three possibilities to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to see 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 earn an opportunity to join the Super Sweat promo in three methods. The very first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second way is to publish a video of your best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to get into the promotion 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 video game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded considering 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 released 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 agree current prohibited gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and charges for illegal video 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 facility, it's entering into a crook's pocket. It's as simple as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified pari-mutuel facilities, card spaces, 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 unlawful video gaming within the state, as the present statute does not dissuade establishments from making unlawful sports betting simpler to gain access to.

"There is no disincentive for these facilities to shut 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 since they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida police punished prohibited facilities across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a dozen locals were involved in a gaming ring that was operating given that 2021, resulting in 5 individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most recognizable sports betting lawsuits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.

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

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the most recent addition to its Unity by Hard Rock loyalty scheme.

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

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only provides an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to earn points when positioning bets, however likewise significantly boosts loyalty."

Playing on Acid 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 Hard Rock's worldwide locations. There are more than 200 getting involved areas, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid 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 visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win scenario where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a brand-new crash video game, "Velocity," which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a partnership 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 assures that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," utilizing information and AI experts to analyze player interactions.

Legal online video gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going cope with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go reside 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 revenues, specifically in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment provider likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.