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

PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promotion will give gamers three opportunities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to watch 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 earn an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat promo in three methods. The 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 method is to publish a video of your finest touchdown celebration 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 chance to use video game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened considering that it provided 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 likewise released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission recently affirmed existing statutory categories and penalties for illegal video gaming offenses were insufficient.

"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 specified, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only kinds of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the present statute does not discourage facilities from making illegal gaming much easier to access.

"There is zero disincentive for these facilities 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 lucrative."

Recently, Florida police cracked down on unlawful establishments across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a dozen locals were involved in a gaming ring that was running because 2021, resulting in 5 people detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable gambling suits in current years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard 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

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the latest addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment plan.

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online commitment benefits program for users however will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the 2 and money 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 name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only uses an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to earn points when putting bets, but also substantially 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 global areas. There are more than 200 getting involved locations, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By fulfilling guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win scenario where visitors take pleasure in 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 home entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash video 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 video game Incentive Games has actually 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 data and AI specialists to examine gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go live on the launch date, together with Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's earnings, particularly in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment service provider likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.