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

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promotion will offer players three possibilities to be selected to participate 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 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 sign up with the Super Sweat promo 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 finest goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have a possibility 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 competition. PrizePicks will announce its three competitors on February 7.

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

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory categories and penalties for illegal gaming offenses were inadequate.

"There's just so much cash to go 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 simple as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified off-track sports betting centers, card spaces, and slot centers are the only kinds of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in unlawful gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn't discourage facilities from making unlawful sports betting easier to access.

"There is zero disincentive for these facilities 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 due to the fact that they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida police broken down on illegal establishments across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a dozen residents were associated with a sports betting ring that was operating since 2021, leading to five people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable sports betting suits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting until 2024.

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

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

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty rewards program for users but will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the 2 and cash 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 improvement not only provides an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to make points when positioning bets, but likewise considerably enhances commitment."

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

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's global places. There are more than 200 taking part areas, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By satisfying guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win circumstance where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the fantastic verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

Hard 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 delight in special streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has 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 very first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," utilizing data and AI professionals to examine player interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's earnings, particularly in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment provider also ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.