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 plan to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will give gamers three chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view 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 opportunity to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can make a possibility to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in 3 methods. The 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 2nd way is to post a video of your finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to enter 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 use game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened since it offered 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 released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained 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 testified existing statutory categories and penalties for unlawful video gaming offenses were inadequate.

"There's just so much money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal facility, it's going into a lawbreaker'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, licensed pari-mutuel facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only types of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the boost in unlawful gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn't dissuade establishments from making illegal sports betting easier to access.

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

Recently, Florida police split down on illegal facilities throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a lots residents were involved in a gambling ring that was operating because 2021, leading to 5 individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable sports betting claims in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting up until 2024.

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

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

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property rewards.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to make points when positioning bets, but also considerably improves loyalty."

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

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's international locations. There are more than 200 taking part places, including hotels, casinos, 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 fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win circumstance where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the fantastic 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 also expanding its sportsbooks in other ways, including jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy unique streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

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

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing information and AI specialists to examine player interactions.

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

bet365 had a successful 2024 before beginning a brand-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 financial year ending March. The online sports betting and casino supplier also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.