Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting wagering market. 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 (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promotion will give gamers 3 possibilities to be selected to participate in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view 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 chance to sign up with the Super Sweat promo in 3 methods. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second way is to publish a video of your best goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to get 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 an opportunity to play on video game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three rivals on February 7.

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

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

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

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

Up until now, licensed gaming house facilities, card spaces, and slot centers are the only forms of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the boost in prohibited gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn't discourage establishments from making unlawful gambling easier to gain access to.

"There is no disincentive for these facilities to close down due to the misdemeanors that they face," 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 profitable."

Recently, Florida law enforcement broken down on unlawful establishments throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a lots residents were associated with a gaming ring that was operating considering that 2021, resulting in 5 individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable gambling suits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting till 2024.

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

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

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty benefits 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 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 enhancement not just offers an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to make points when placing bets, but likewise significantly boosts loyalty."

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

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's global places. There are more than 200 taking part locations, including hotels, casinos, cafes, 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 guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win circumstance where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a brand-new crash video game, "Velocity," which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the first pay-to-play crash 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," using information and AI specialists to evaluate player interactions.

Legal online video gaming launched 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 an effective 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, especially in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting and casino supplier likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.