Every Friday, Covers takes a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting wagering industry. 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) provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promotion will offer players three opportunities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to enjoy their selections at an invite-only watch party 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 three ways. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly 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 final method to enter into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have an opportunity to use video game day for a share of an additional $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 expanded because it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer 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 gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing prohibited gaming statutory is inadequate

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

"There's only a lot money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal facility, it's going into a crook's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman specified, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified off-track sports betting centers, card spaces, and slot centers are the only types of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in unlawful gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not prevent establishments from making prohibited gambling simpler to gain access to.

"There is absolutely 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 are willing to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida police punished prohibited facilities throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a lots residents were associated with a gaming ring that was operating because 2021, leading to 5 people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gaming suits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting up until 2024.

Hard Rock Bet becomes most current member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

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

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the 2 and money 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 offers an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to make points when positioning bets, however likewise significantly increases loyalty."

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

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

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a brand-new crash game, "Velocity," which the operator will give 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, but not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing information and AI experts to evaluate gamer interactions.

Legal online gaming launched 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, along with Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

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