Every Friday, Covers takes 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 reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will provide gamers 3 opportunities to be picked to participate in a contest for $1 million and a journey to enjoy their choices at an invite-only watch celebration 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 promo in three ways. The first is by publishing 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 finest touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to enter into the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have a chance to play on game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its three rivals on February 7.

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

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

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

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

So far, licensed gaming house centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only forms of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the current statute does not discourage establishments from making illegal betting easier to gain access to.

"There is zero disincentive for these establishments to close 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 since they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida police punished unlawful establishments throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a lots residents were included in a gambling ring that was running because 2021, leading to five people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable betting lawsuits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting up until 2024.

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

Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the most recent addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment scheme.

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online commitment 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 rewards.

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only provides an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to earn points when positioning bets, however likewise substantially improves loyalty."

Playing on Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's global places. There are more than 200 taking part places, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership 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 satisfying visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win circumstance where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games launches 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 very first pay-to-play crash 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 update "Velocity," using data and AI professionals to evaluate gamer interactions.

Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going cope with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go reside on the launch date, in addition to Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

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