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 announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will give gamers three chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy 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 chance 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 promotion in 3 ways. The very 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 second way is to post a video of your best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to get into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has broadened because it provided the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer 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 offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present prohibited gaming statutory is inadequate

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

"There's just so much cash to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal facility, it's entering into a wrongdoer's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified pari-mutuel facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only types of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in illegal video gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn't prevent establishments from making unlawful sports betting easier to access.

"There is no disincentive for these establishments to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with," 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 since they are so profitable."

Recently, Florida police punished illegal facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a dozen locals were included in a gambling ring that was running given that 2021, resulting in five individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

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

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

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

Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty rewards program for users but will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only offers a fun, interactive way for guests to make points when putting bets, but likewise substantially increases loyalty."

Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the globe

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's worldwide locations. There are more than 200 getting involved locales, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid 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 rewarding visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win situation where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

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

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing information and AI professionals to examine gamer interactions.

Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go reside on the launch date, along 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 revenues, especially in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and casino company likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.