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

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promo will give gamers three opportunities to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to see 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 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 three ways. 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 method is to publish a video of your finest goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to get 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 chance to play on video game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded given that 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 launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree current unlawful video gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and charges for unlawful gaming offenses were inadequate.

"There's only a lot money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal facility, it's going into a wrongdoer's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed off-track betting centers, 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 unlawful gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn't discourage facilities from making illegal gaming much easier to access.

"There is absolutely 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 are ready to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so successful."

Recently, Florida police cracked down on prohibited facilities throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a lots residents were included in a gaming ring that was running because 2021, leading to 5 people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most recognizable sports betting suits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting until 2024.

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

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

Acid rock Bet will keep its online commitment benefits program for users however will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the 2 and cash in for either online or on-property rewards.

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just provides an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to make points when placing bets, however likewise considerably enhances commitment."

Playing on Acid 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 Hard Rock's global areas. There are more than 200 getting involved locales, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, 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 gratifying visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win scenario where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually revealed the launch of a new crash game, "Velocity," which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has made with bet365, but not the first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing information and AI professionals to analyze player interactions.

Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live 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 beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's earnings, particularly in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment company likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.