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

PrizePicks reveals 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 2nd year. The promo will offer gamers 3 opportunities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to watch their choices 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)

We are hosting 3 different social contests leading up to the Big Game to discover our #SuperSweat competitors Once chosen, everybody will have the ability to ... pic.twitter.com/bz4J5keHe1

Players can earn a possibility to join the Super Sweat promo 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 way is to post a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final 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 a possibility to play on video game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded because it offered 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 likewise released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

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

"There's only so much money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal facility, it's entering into a lawbreaker's pocket. It's as simple as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed pari-mutuel centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only kinds of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the boost in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the present statute does not prevent establishments from making unlawful sports betting easier to access.

"There is zero disincentive for these facilities to close down due to the misdemeanors that they face," stated 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 since they are so successful."

Recently, Florida police cracked down on unlawful facilities across the state, with 10 locations 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 because 2021, leading to 5 people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable gambling suits recently, 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 newest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

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

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online commitment benefits program for users however will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only provides a fun, interactive way for guests to make points when putting bets, but also substantially boosts commitment."

Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

Acid Rock Bet Unity pic.twitter.com/JRHPtD00Zr

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

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

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

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

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

Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video 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 beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's earnings, especially in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment provider also became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.