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

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promotion will provide gamers three chances to be chosen to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view 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 possibility to join the Super Sweat discount in 3 methods. The very first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second way is to publish a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to enter the promo is by posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have an opportunity to use game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened because it offered the Super Sweat competitors 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 gained from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

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

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

So far, licensed off-track sports betting facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only types of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in illegal gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn't dissuade establishments from making prohibited gambling much easier to gain access to.

"There is zero disincentive for these facilities 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 prepared to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so profitable."

Recently, Florida law enforcement cracked down on prohibited facilities across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a lots residents were included in a gambling ring that was running because 2021, leading to five people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

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

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

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will become the current addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment scheme.

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

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just provides an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to earn points when positioning bets, however also considerably enhances 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 places. There are more than 200 getting involved places, consisting of hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership 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 rewarding visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win scenario where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy special streaming and sports betting material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has 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 game Incentive Games has made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update "Velocity," using data and AI specialists to evaluate player interactions.

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

bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting 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 fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and casino provider likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.