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 plan to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will give players three chances to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to watch their selections 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 an opportunity to join the Super Sweat discount in three 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 way is to post a video of your finest touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to enter the promo is by posting 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 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 reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded given that 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 likewise released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur current illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and charges for prohibited gaming offenses were inadequate.

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

Up until now, certified pari-mutuel facilities, card rooms, and slot centers are the only forms of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in unlawful gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn't dissuade facilities from making illegal sports betting much easier to access.

"There is no disincentive for these facilities to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they face," stated 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 lucrative."

Recently, Florida law enforcement broken down on prohibited establishments across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a dozen residents were included in a gaming ring that was operating given that 2021, resulting in 5 people jailed for racketeering offenses.

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

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

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

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online commitment benefits program for users but will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just offers an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to earn points when positioning bets, however likewise significantly enhances loyalty."

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's international areas. There are more than 200 participating areas, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits 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 situation where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

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

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing data and AI professionals to analyze gamer 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, 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 revenues, particularly in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment company also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.