Every Friday, Covers takes a look back at the week that was in the sports betting industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering news and notes, we intend 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 promotion will offer players three chances to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to watch their choices 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 very 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 second way is to post a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to get into the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers 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 competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened considering that it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, including 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 gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing prohibited gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently testified existing statutory categories and penalties for unlawful gaming offenses were insufficient.

"There's only so much cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal center, it's going into a bad guy's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified gaming house facilities, card rooms, and slot centers are the only types of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not discourage establishments from making prohibited gaming simpler to access.

"There is absolutely no disincentive for these facilities to close 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 punished prohibited establishments across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a lots residents were included in a sports betting ring that was running since 2021, leading to 5 people arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable gambling lawsuits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.

Acid rock Bet becomes newest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

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

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty benefits program for users however will let gamers 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 Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only offers an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to earn points when positioning bets, however also substantially improves loyalty."

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

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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 getting involved areas, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By rewarding visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win scenario where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is also broadening its sportsbooks in other ways, including jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy unique streaming and wagering 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 game, "Velocity," which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," using information and AI experts to analyze gamer interactions.

Legal online gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video 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 an effective 2024 before beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's revenues, especially in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment service provider also became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.