Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting market. With a collection of sports betting wagering 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 actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promo will provide gamers three chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to view 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 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 promotion in three ways. 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 method is to publish a video of your finest touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to get into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have an opportunity to play on video game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened since it provided the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer 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 acquired from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing illegal gaming statutory is inadequate

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

"There's only a lot money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal facility, it's going into a bad guy's pocket. It's as simple as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed pari-mutuel centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only forms of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the boost in prohibited gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn't dissuade establishments from making illegal gaming easier to gain access to.

"There is no disincentive for these establishments 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 because they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished illegal facilities throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a dozen locals were associated with a sports betting ring that was running because 2021, resulting in 5 individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most recognizable sports betting claims in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting up until 2024.

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

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

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online loyalty benefits program for users however will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the two and money 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 entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just offers a fun, interactive method for guests to earn points when putting bets, however likewise considerably increases loyalty."

Using Hard 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 global locations. There are more than 200 getting involved places, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's partnership 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 gratifying visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win scenario where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the amazing verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in unique streaming and sports betting material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

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

Incentive Games assures 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 deal with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go survive on the launch date, along with Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

bet365 had a successful 2024 before beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's revenues, especially in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino service provider likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.