Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting industry. 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) company PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promo will give players 3 possibilities 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)

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Players can make an opportunity to join the Super Sweat discount in three methods. The very first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second method 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 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 video game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened since it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding 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 gotten from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

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

"There's only so much cash to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal center, it's going into a criminal's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed gaming house centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only kinds of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the boost in unlawful gaming within the state, as the present statute does not discourage establishments from making illegal gambling easier to gain access to.

"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 lucrative."

Recently, Florida law enforcement broken down on illegal facilities throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a dozen locals were associated with a gambling ring that was operating considering that 2021, resulting in five individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable gaming claims over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting till 2024.

Acid rock Bet becomes latest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the latest addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment plan.

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

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just offers an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to earn points when positioning bets, but also considerably increases commitment."

Playing on 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 global areas. There are more than 200 participating areas, including hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win circumstance where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the amazing verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually revealed the launch of a new crash video game, "Velocity," which the operator will give 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 assures that it will continue to update "Velocity," using data and AI specialists to examine player interactions.

Legal online video gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going cope with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go reside on the launch date, in addition to Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's earnings, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment company also ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.