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

PrizePicks reveals 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 promotion will give gamers 3 chances to be chosen to participate in a contest for $1 million and a trip to watch 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 make a possibility to join the Super Sweat promotion in three methods. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously 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 way to enter the promotion is by posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a possibility 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 three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded because it provided the Super Sweat competition 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 introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree current prohibited video gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently testified existing statutory classifications and charges for illegal video 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 facility, it's going into a wrongdoer's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman specified, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified off-track sports betting facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only kinds of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not dissuade facilities from making illegal gambling much easier to access.

"There is absolutely no 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 because they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida police broken down on prohibited establishments throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gaming ring that was operating given that 2021, resulting in 5 individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

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

Acid rock Bet ends up being newest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the current addition to its Unity by Hard 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 transfer these credits in between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property rewards.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only uses an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to make points when positioning bets, but also considerably improves commitment."

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's international areas. There are more than 200 participating places, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win circumstance where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the remarkable 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, including jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in exclusive streaming and wagering content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a brand-new crash video game, "Velocity," which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update "Velocity," using data and AI experts to evaluate player interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, specifically in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and casino provider also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.