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

PrizePicks announces second 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 second year. The promotion will give players three chances to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to enjoy their selections 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 earn a chance to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in three ways. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd method is to post a video of your finest touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way 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 chance to play on game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened given that it offered the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer 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 acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur current illegal video gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently testified existing statutory categories and charges for prohibited gaming offenses were inadequate.

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

So far, certified off-track sports betting centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only forms of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in illegal video gaming within the state, as the present statute does not prevent establishments from making prohibited sports betting much easier to gain access to.

"There is zero 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 willing to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida law enforcement split down on prohibited facilities throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a lots locals were included in a gambling ring that was running considering that 2021, leading to five people detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable sports betting suits in recent years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.

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

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

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty rewards program for users but will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the two and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just uses a fun, interactive way for guests to earn points when placing bets, but also substantially boosts commitment."

Playing on 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 international locations. There are more than 200 participating locales, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By satisfying guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win situation where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash 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 very first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

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

Legal online video gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online 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 a successful 2024 before starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's earnings, especially in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment supplier likewise ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.