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

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will offer players 3 chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to enjoy their choices at an invite-only watch party 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 make a chance to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in 3 methods. 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 method is to post a video of your finest touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter into the promo is by publishing 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 game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded considering that it provided the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, including 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 gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree current illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission recently affirmed existing statutory categories and penalties for unlawful gaming offenses were inadequate.

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

So far, licensed pari-mutuel facilities, card rooms, and slot centers 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 does not discourage establishments from making illegal gaming simpler to access.

"There is zero disincentive for these establishments to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with," 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 because they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida police split down on illegal facilities throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a lots residents were involved in a gaming ring that was operating since 2021, resulting in five people detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable gaming claims in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting up until 2024.

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

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

Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online commitment benefits program for users however will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the two and money in for either online or on-property rewards.

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to make points when positioning bets, but also significantly boosts loyalty."

Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the world

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's worldwide places. There are more than 200 participating locations, including hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership 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 develop a win-win scenario where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise expanding its sportsbooks in other ways, adding jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy special streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches 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 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," utilizing data and AI experts to examine player interactions.

Legal online video gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going deal 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 beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business 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 gambling establishment provider likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.