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

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promo will provide gamers three opportunities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to see 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 possibility to join the Super Sweat discount in 3 ways. The very first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to publish a video of your finest touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to get into the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have an opportunity to play on game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened given that it offered the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was likewise launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and charges for unlawful 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 criminal's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only forms of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the boost in prohibited gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn't dissuade facilities from making illegal gambling simpler to access.

"There is absolutely no disincentive for these facilities to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with," 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 profitable."

Recently, Florida law enforcement broken down on illegal facilities across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a dozen locals were included in a gaming ring that was operating since 2021, resulting in five individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable gambling claims in the last few years, 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 newest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

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

Acid rock Bet will keep its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move 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 guest engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only provides a fun, interactive method for guests to earn points when placing bets, but also considerably enhances 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 worldwide places. There are more than 200 taking part locations, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard 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 rewarding visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win circumstance where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the incredible verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

Acid 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 special streaming and sports betting material for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a 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, however not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

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

Legal online video gaming released 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 a successful 2024 before beginning 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 also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.