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

PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promo will provide players three chances to be selected to participate in a contest for $1 million and a journey to enjoy 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 an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat promo in 3 methods. The very first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to publish a video of your finest touchdown event 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 players will have a possibility to play on video game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded since it used the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer 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 gained from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree current prohibited gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and charges for prohibited video gaming offenses were inadequate.

"There's just 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 criminal's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified off-track sports betting facilities, card spaces, and slot centers are the only forms of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not discourage establishments from making illegal gambling much easier to access.

"There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments to close 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 rewarding."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished unlawful establishments throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a lots locals were involved in a sports betting ring that was operating given that 2021, resulting in five people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable gambling claims in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting until 2024.

Acid rock Bet becomes latest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

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

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online commitment benefits program for users but will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the two and money in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only provides an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to earn points when positioning bets, however likewise significantly boosts commitment."

Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

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

"By gratifying visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win situation where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we foster an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is also broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in special streaming and sports betting material for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

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

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

Legal online gaming launched 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, in addition to Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's earnings, specifically in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and casino company also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.