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 intend to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promotion will offer gamers three possibilities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view 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 earn a chance to sign up with 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 (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

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

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

PrizePicks has broadened given that it offered 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 released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

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

"There's just so much cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal facility, it's going into a wrongdoer's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman specified, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified pari-mutuel centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only forms of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the boost in unlawful gaming within the state, as the current statute does not discourage establishments from making unlawful gambling easier to gain access to.

"There is no disincentive for these establishments 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 are prepared to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so successful."

Recently, Florida police punished prohibited facilities throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a lots residents were associated with a gaming ring that was running considering that 2021, leading to 5 people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable gambling suits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.

Hard Rock Bet becomes latest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

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

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online commitment rewards program for users however 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 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 improvement not just provides a fun, interactive method for guests to earn points when putting bets, however also significantly boosts commitment."

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the globe

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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 areas, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid 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 gratifying visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win situation where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy exclusive streaming and wagering content for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has 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 very first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

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

Legal online gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live 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 starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's revenues, particularly in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino supplier likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.