Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that was in the sports betting wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting 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) supplier PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promotion will offer players 3 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 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 possibility to join the Super Sweat promotion 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 method is to publish a video of your finest touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has actually broadened because it used the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was likewise launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The website 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 just recently testified existing statutory categories and charges for unlawful video gaming offenses were insufficient.

"There's just so much money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal center, it's entering into a bad guy's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed gaming house facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only types of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in unlawful gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not prevent establishments from making prohibited gaming easier to gain access to.

"There is absolutely no disincentive for these facilities to close down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with," stated 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 rewarding."

Recently, Florida police punished unlawful establishments throughout 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 since 2021, resulting in five people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gambling lawsuits 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 becomes most current member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

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

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online loyalty benefits program for users however will let players 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," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just offers a fun, interactive way for visitors to earn points when placing bets, however also significantly enhances loyalty."

Playing on Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's worldwide places. There are more than 200 participating locations, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's collaboration 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 satisfying visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win circumstance where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the amazing verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a 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 actually made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update "Velocity," using data and AI specialists to evaluate gamer interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's revenues, especially in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment service provider also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.