Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting wagering industry. 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) service provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promotion will provide gamers 3 opportunities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip 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 earn a chance to join the Super Sweat promo in three ways. The 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 touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to enter 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 an opportunity to use game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened because it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer 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 gained from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

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

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

Up until now, certified gaming house facilities, card rooms, and slot centers are the only kinds of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the boost in illegal video gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn't discourage facilities from making prohibited gaming much 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 are willing to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so profitable."

Recently, Florida law enforcement split down on prohibited facilities throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a lots locals were associated with a gaming ring that was operating considering that 2021, leading to 5 individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gambling claims 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.

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

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

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

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only uses an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to earn points when placing bets, however also substantially increases loyalty."

Using Hard 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 worldwide places. There are more than 200 getting involved places, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By gratifying visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win circumstance where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the incredible 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 broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in special streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually revealed the launch of a brand-new crash 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, but not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," using information and AI specialists to analyze player interactions.

Legal online gaming launched 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, in addition to Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

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