Every Friday, Covers takes an appearance back at the week that was in the sports betting market. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promotion will give players 3 opportunities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see 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 earn an opportunity to join the Super Sweat promo in three ways. The very first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

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

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

PrizePicks has actually expanded considering that it used 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 acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and charges for illegal gaming offenses were insufficient.

"There's just a lot money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal center, it's going into a bad guy's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified off-track sports betting centers, card spaces, and slot centers are the only forms of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not dissuade establishments from making illegal gambling simpler to gain access to.

"There is no 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida police punished unlawful establishments throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a dozen locals were associated with a gambling ring that was running given that 2021, resulting in 5 individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable gaming suits in recent years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting up until 2024.

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

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the current addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty plan.

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

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only offers an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to make points when placing bets, however also considerably increases loyalty."

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's international places. There are more than 200 participating locations, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By satisfying guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win circumstance where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the incredible verticals in our brand 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 ways, adding jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy exclusive streaming and sports betting material for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a brand-new crash game, "Velocity," which the operator will give 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 promises that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing information and AI specialists to examine player interactions.

Legal online video gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go survive 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 business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, especially in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino service provider likewise became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.