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

PrizePicks reveals 2nd 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 second year. The promo will offer players three opportunities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to watch 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 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 chance to join the Super Sweat promotion in 3 methods. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to post a video of your finest touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have an opportunity to play on video game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded because it offered the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer video 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 agree existing illegal video gaming statutory is inadequate

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

"There's just so much money to go 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 specified, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed gaming house centers, card spaces, and slot centers are the only forms of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in illegal video gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not prevent establishments from making unlawful gambling much easier to gain access to.

"There is absolutely 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida law enforcement split down on unlawful facilities across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a lots locals were included in a sports betting ring that was running considering that 2021, resulting in five individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most recognizable gaming claims recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting up until 2024.

Acid rock Bet ends up being most current member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

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

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty benefits program for users however will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just provides a fun, interactive method for visitors to make points when positioning bets, but likewise substantially boosts commitment."

Playing on Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the world

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's international areas. There are more than 200 participating locales, including hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration 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 gratifying visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win scenario where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a new crash game, "Velocity," which the operator will bring to 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, however not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," utilizing information and AI experts to analyze player interactions.

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

bet365 had a successful 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 significantly year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino service provider likewise became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.