Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that remained 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 announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will give players 3 possibilities 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 possibility to join the Super Sweat promo in three methods. The very first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship 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 enter into the promotion is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a possibility to play on video game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded since it offered the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer video games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was likewise released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present unlawful gaming statutory is inadequate

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

"There's only so much cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal facility, it's entering into a lawbreaker's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed pari-mutuel facilities, card spaces, and slot centers are the only forms of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the boost in unlawful gaming within the state, as the present statute does not discourage facilities from making illegal gaming much easier to gain access to.

"There is 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 because they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida police punished prohibited establishments throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a lots locals were associated with a gambling ring that was operating since 2021, resulting in 5 people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable gambling lawsuits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.

Acid rock Bet becomes newest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will become the most recent addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty plan.

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty rewards program for users but will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the two and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only offers an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to make points when placing bets, however also considerably enhances commitment."

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

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's global areas. There are more than 200 participating locales, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win scenario where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand name 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, adding jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy exclusive streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a new crash game, "Velocity," which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a collaboration with bet365. It's the very first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," using data and AI experts to evaluate player interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's earnings, especially in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino supplier likewise became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.