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

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will offer players three opportunities to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to enjoy 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 promo in three methods. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second way is to post a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to enter the promo is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have a chance to use video game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded since 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 also introduced 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 prohibited gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and penalties for prohibited video gaming offenses were inadequate.

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

So far, certified off-track sports betting centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only types 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 doesn't prevent facilities from making unlawful gambling simpler to access.

"There is 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 since they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida police punished prohibited establishments throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a dozen residents were involved in a gaming ring that was running considering that 2021, leading to 5 individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable gambling lawsuits in 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 becomes latest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the most current addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty scheme.

Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty benefits program for users but will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move 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," stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only offers a fun, interactive way for guests to earn points when placing bets, however likewise considerably improves commitment."

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

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

"By gratifying guests for their playtime, we create a win-win scenario where guests delight 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 home entertainment venues," 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 enjoy exclusive streaming and sports betting material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually revealed the launch of a brand-new crash 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 actually made with bet365, but 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 gamer interactions.

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

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