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

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promotion will offer gamers three chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to watch 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 opportunity to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can earn an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat discount in 3 ways. The very first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to post a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to enter 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 use video game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded because it offered 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 introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur current illegal gaming statutory is inadequate

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

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

So far, certified off-track sports betting facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only types of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in illegal video gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not dissuade establishments from making illegal sports betting simpler to access.

"There is no disincentive for these establishments to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they face," said 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 due to the fact that they are so profitable."

Recently, Florida police punished illegal facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a lots locals were associated with a gaming ring that was operating given that 2021, leading to 5 individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

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

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

Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the most recent addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment plan.

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty benefits program for users but will let players earn 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 guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only uses an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to earn points when positioning bets, however also substantially boosts commitment."

Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's worldwide locations. There are more than 200 participating locations, consisting of hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By satisfying visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win scenario where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually revealed the launch of a new crash 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 video 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 specialists to evaluate player interactions.

Legal online gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go live 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 earnings, specifically in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino provider also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.