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

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promotion will offer players three chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view their selections 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 possibility to join the Super Sweat discount 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 method is to publish a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to enter 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 prize by tailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened because it used 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 also released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree current unlawful gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently testified existing statutory categories and penalties for illegal gaming offenses were inadequate.

"There's just so much money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal facility, it's entering into a crook's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified off-track betting facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only kinds of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in illegal video gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not dissuade facilities from making illegal gaming easier to gain access to.

"There is zero disincentive for these establishments to close 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 are willing to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished prohibited establishments throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a dozen locals were associated with a gaming ring that was running considering that 2021, leading to five individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable betting suits over 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 revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the latest addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment plan.

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

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to make points when positioning bets, however also considerably improves 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 Hard Rock's international locations. There are more than 200 getting involved places, including hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's partnership 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 satisfying guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win situation where visitors enjoy 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 entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is also broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in special streaming and betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash video 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 first pay-to-play crash 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 upgrade "Velocity," utilizing data and AI professionals to examine gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go live on the launch date, together 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 revenues, especially in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino company likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.