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

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will give players 3 possibilities to be selected to participate in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy 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 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 chance to join the Super Sweat discount in three ways. The very first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd method is to publish a video of your best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have a chance to play on video game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded because it provided the Super Sweat competition 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 site is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing prohibited gaming statutory is inadequate

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

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

So far, licensed off-track sports betting facilities, card rooms, and slot centers are the only kinds of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in unlawful gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn't prevent facilities from making illegal sports betting much easier to access.

"There is no disincentive for these facilities to close 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 profitable."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished unlawful facilities throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a lots residents were involved in a sports betting ring that was operating given that 2021, resulting in 5 individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable sports betting suits over 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.

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

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will become the current addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment scheme.

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online commitment rewards program for users however will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move 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 guest engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just provides a fun, interactive method for visitors to make points when positioning bets, but also considerably improves loyalty."

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the globe

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's global locations. There are more than 200 participating areas, including hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's collaboration 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 fulfilling guests for their playtime, we create a win-win scenario where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the incredible verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy special streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually announced 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 data and AI specialists to examine gamer interactions.

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

bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, particularly in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment supplier likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.