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

PrizePicks reveals 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 2nd year. The promotion will provide players three opportunities to be picked 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 a possibility to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in three methods. The 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 method is to publish a video of your best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter 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 a possibility to use game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened considering that it offered 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 gained from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing unlawful video gaming statutory is insufficient

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

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

Up until now, licensed pari-mutuel centers, card spaces, and slot centers are the only kinds of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in unlawful gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn't dissuade facilities from making unlawful gaming much easier to gain access to.

"There is no 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 prepared to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished illegal establishments throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gambling ring that was operating since 2021, resulting in 5 people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable sports betting claims over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.

Acid rock Bet becomes most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will become the most recent addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment plan.

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online commitment rewards program for users however 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 Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just provides a fun, interactive way for guests to earn points when positioning bets, however also significantly enhances commitment."

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

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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 taking part places, including hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win circumstance where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an intro 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.

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

Incentive Games releases crash video 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 first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

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

Legal online video gaming released 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, in addition to Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, especially in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment service provider also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.