Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that was in the sports betting wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering 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 actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promotion will offer gamers 3 opportunities to be picked to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a journey to view 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 opportunity to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can make a possibility to sign up with the Super Sweat discount in three methods. The very 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 2nd way is to post a video of your best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter into the promotion is by publishing 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 additional $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened since it used the Super Sweat competitors 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 launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present illegal gaming statutory is inadequate

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

"There's just so much cash to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal center, it's going into a criminal's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman specified, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, 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 revealed growing issue over the boost in unlawful gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not dissuade facilities from making illegal sports betting easier to gain access to.

"There is no disincentive for these facilities 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida law enforcement broken down on illegal establishments throughout the state, with 10 venues 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 running given that 2021, resulting in five people arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable gaming suits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.

Hard Rock Bet ends up being newest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the most recent addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty scheme.

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online loyalty rewards program for users but will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the two and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to make points when positioning bets, but likewise significantly increases commitment."

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 international areas. There are more than 200 participating places, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership 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 visitors take pleasure in 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 locations," Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is likewise expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in unique streaming and sports betting material for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a 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 made with bet365, however not the first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to update "Velocity," using information and AI professionals to evaluate gamer interactions.

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

bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, especially in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino provider likewise ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.