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

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will give gamers 3 opportunities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view 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 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 first is by publishing 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 publish a video of your finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to get into the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have an opportunity 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 competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded since it used the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, adding 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 acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

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

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

Up until now, certified gaming house facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only forms of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the boost in unlawful gaming within the state, as the current statute does not dissuade establishments from making unlawful gaming much easier to access.

"There is zero disincentive for these facilities to shut 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 ready to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so successful."

Recently, Florida police punished unlawful facilities across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gaming ring that was running because 2021, resulting in 5 people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable betting claims over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting until 2024.

Hard Rock Bet becomes most current member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

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

Acid rock Bet will keep its online commitment rewards program for users but will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the two 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 home entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only uses an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to earn points when putting bets, however likewise considerably enhances commitment."

Playing on Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the globe

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's global places. There are more than 200 participating locations, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership 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 satisfying guests for their playtime, we create a win-win circumstance where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in unique streaming and betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

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

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

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

bet365 had a successful 2024 before beginning a brand-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 financial year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino service provider likewise ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.