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

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promotion will provide players three opportunities to be picked to participate in a contest for $1 million and a journey to enjoy 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 sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in 3 methods. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to publish a video of your best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to get into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your preferred 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 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened because it used 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 introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing unlawful gaming statutory is insufficient

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

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

So far, licensed gaming house centers, card spaces, and slot centers are the only kinds of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the boost in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn't dissuade facilities from making prohibited gaming simpler to access.

"There is no disincentive for these establishments to close down due to the misdemeanors that they face," 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 due to the fact that they are so profitable."

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

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most recognizable gambling suits in recent years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.

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

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

Acid rock Bet will preserve 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 two and money in for either online or on-property rewards.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only uses a fun, interactive way for guests to earn points when positioning bets, but also significantly increases commitment."

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

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's international places. 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 fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win circumstance where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the incredible verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is also broadening its sportsbooks in other ways, including jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy unique streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a brand-new crash 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 video game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," utilizing information and AI professionals to analyze gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going cope with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go survive 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 business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's earnings, specifically in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment service provider likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.