Every Friday, Covers takes a look back at the week that was in the sports betting wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting 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 2nd year. The promo will give players three opportunities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see their choices 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 a chance to join the Super Sweat discount in 3 methods. 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 method is to post a video of your best goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to get into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has expanded given that it offered 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 available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present unlawful video gaming statutory is inadequate

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

"There's only a lot money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal center, it's going into a bad guy's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman specified, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed pari-mutuel facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only kinds of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in unlawful gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not prevent facilities from making unlawful gambling simpler to gain access to.

"There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments 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 due to the fact that they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished unlawful facilities throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a lots locals were involved in a gaming ring that was running considering that 2021, resulting in five individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable gaming suits in current years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting up until 2024.

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

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

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

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only provides a fun, interactive method for visitors to earn points when putting bets, but also substantially 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 places. There are more than 200 getting involved places, including hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration 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 fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win scenario where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the fantastic verticals in our brand 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 sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in unique streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a new crash game, "Velocity," which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has 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 information and AI experts to evaluate gamer interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, especially in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the financial 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.