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 announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will provide gamers three opportunities to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy their selections 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 a possibility to sign up with the Super Sweat discount in 3 methods. The first is by publishing 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 finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter into the promotion is by posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have a possibility to use 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 three competitors on February 7.

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

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing illegal video gaming statutory is insufficient

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

"There's only so much money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal facility, it's entering into a wrongdoer's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified gaming house facilities, card spaces, and slot centers are the only kinds of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the boost in illegal gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not prevent facilities from making prohibited gambling easier to access.

"There is no disincentive for these facilities to close down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with," stated Chief Ed Cayenne of the Homeland Security Division of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. "They are willing to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so successful."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished unlawful facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gambling ring that was running considering that 2021, resulting in 5 individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most recognizable gaming lawsuits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting until 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 most recent addition to its Unity by Hard Rock loyalty scheme.

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

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just offers an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to make points when putting bets, but likewise substantially improves commitment."

Playing on Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's worldwide places. There are more than 200 taking part locales, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid 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 fulfilling guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win situation where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we foster an introduction to all the incredible verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations," 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 introduces crash game with bet365

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

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," using information and AI specialists to evaluate 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 reside on the launch date, together 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 profits, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment provider also ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.