Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting 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 announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promo will give players 3 chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see 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 earn a possibility to join the Super Sweat promotion in three methods. The first is by posting 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 touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to enter into the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has actually broadened considering that it used 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 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 agree current illegal video gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently testified existing statutory categories and penalties for unlawful video gaming offenses were insufficient.

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

So far, certified gaming house facilities, card spaces, and slot centers are the only kinds of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the current statute does not prevent facilities from making illegal gaming easier to gain access to.

"There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments to shut 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 prepared to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so profitable."

Recently, Florida police split down on illegal establishments across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a dozen locals were associated with a gaming ring that was operating since 2021, leading to 5 people arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most recognizable gaming lawsuits in the last few years, 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 latest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the current 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 between the 2 and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only offers a fun, interactive way for visitors to make points when putting bets, but likewise significantly boosts loyalty."

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the world

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's worldwide places. There are more than 200 participating locales, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's partnership 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 rewarding visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win scenario where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the incredible verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other ways, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in unique streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

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

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," utilizing information and AI specialists to analyze player interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, specifically in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment provider also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.