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

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will give gamers three chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to watch 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 chance 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 promo in 3 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 2nd way is to post a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have a possibility 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 3 rivals on February 7.

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

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

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

"There's only a lot money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal center, it's entering into a crook's pocket. It's as simple as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed pari-mutuel facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only types of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn't prevent facilities from making illegal gambling easier to access.

"There is zero disincentive for these facilities to close 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 unlawful facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a lots residents were included in a sports betting ring that was operating since 2021, leading to 5 individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most recognizable gambling suits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.

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

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the newest addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty plan.

Acid rock Bet will keep its online commitment benefits program for users but will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the 2 and cash in for either online or on-property rewards.

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only offers an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to make points when placing bets, however likewise significantly enhances commitment."

Playing on Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's international places. There are more than 200 taking part places, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables 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 enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

Hard 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 delight in special streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually revealed the launch of a brand-new crash game, "Velocity," which the operator will give 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, however not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing data and AI experts to examine gamer interactions.

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

bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's earnings, particularly in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino service provider likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.