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 mean to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promo will give players three possibilities to be picked to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a trip to see 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 earn a possibility to join the Super Sweat promo in 3 methods. The very 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 method is to publish a video of your finest touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to get into the promo 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 play on video game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened because it provided 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 launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present unlawful gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and penalties for unlawful gaming offenses were insufficient.

"There's just so much money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal center, it's going into a criminal's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified gaming house centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only kinds of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the boost in prohibited gaming within the state, as the present statute does not prevent facilities from making unlawful sports betting much easier to gain access to.

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

Recently, Florida police punished unlawful facilities throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a dozen residents were associated with a sports betting ring that was operating given that 2021, resulting in five people detained for racketeering offenses.

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

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

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

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

"Integrating Acid 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 improvement not only uses a fun, interactive method for visitors to earn points when putting bets, however also considerably increases loyalty."

Playing on Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the world

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's worldwide areas. There are more than 200 getting involved areas, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows 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 situation where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy unique streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

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

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update "Velocity," using information and AI professionals to analyze gamer interactions.

Legal online 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, together with Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

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