Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that was in the sports betting industry. With a collection of sports betting 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) provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promo will give players 3 possibilities to be selected to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a journey 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 make an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat discount in 3 ways. The 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 way is to publish a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has actually broadened considering that it offered the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding 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 website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing prohibited gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and charges for illegal video gaming offenses were inadequate.

"There's only a lot money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal center, it's going into a lawbreaker's pocket. It's as simple as that," executive director Ross Marshman specified, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only forms of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn't dissuade establishments from making prohibited sports betting easier to gain access to.

"There is zero 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished illegal facilities throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gambling ring that was operating considering that 2021, resulting in five individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most recognizable gambling suits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting until 2024.

Acid rock Bet ends up being latest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will become the most recent addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty plan.

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty benefits program for users however 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 Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just provides an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to make points when putting bets, however likewise considerably increases commitment."

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 international places. There are more than 200 getting involved areas, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard 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 fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win scenario where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the incredible verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in exclusive streaming and sports betting material for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually announced 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 game Incentive Games has made with bet365, but not the first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," utilizing information and AI specialists to analyze gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go live on the launch date, in addition to 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 earnings, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and casino company also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.