Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting market. With a collection of sports betting 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) service provider PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will give players three chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view their selections 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 earn an opportunity to join the Super Sweat discount in 3 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 method is to post a video of your finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method 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 video game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded considering that it offered the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, including 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 site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

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

"There's only 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 wrongdoer's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman specified, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified gaming house centers, card spaces, and slot centers are the only types of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not dissuade facilities from making illegal gaming much easier to access.

"There is no 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 due to the fact that they are so successful."

Recently, Florida police cracked down on illegal establishments across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a lots locals were associated with a gaming ring that was running since 2021, resulting in five individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

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

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

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

Hard Rock Bet will keep 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 money in for either online or on-property rewards.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only uses an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to make points when placing bets, however also significantly enhances commitment."

Using 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 Acid rock's international areas. There are more than 200 getting involved places, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By fulfilling guests for their playtime, we create a win-win situation where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the fantastic verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is also broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in exclusive streaming and wagering content for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

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

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," using data and AI experts to evaluate gamer interactions.

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

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