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

PrizePicks announces second 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 2nd year. The promo will provide gamers 3 possibilities to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to view 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 make a possibility to sign up with the Super Sweat discount in three ways. 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 method is to post a video of your best goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter 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 a possibility to play on game day for a share of an additional $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 expanded considering that it offered the Super Sweat competition 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 acquired from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present prohibited gaming statutory is inadequate

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

"There's only a lot cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal center, it's going into a criminal's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified off-track sports betting centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only forms of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn't dissuade facilities from making unlawful sports betting much easier to gain access to.

"There is no disincentive for these establishments 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida law enforcement split down on prohibited establishments throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a lots residents were associated with a gambling ring that was operating since 2021, resulting in 5 individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most recognizable gambling claims in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting until 2024.

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

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

Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online commitment benefits program for users however will let gamers 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 Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only offers a fun, interactive method for visitors to make points when placing bets, however also significantly enhances commitment."

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's worldwide areas. There are more than 200 getting involved areas, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration 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 fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win situation where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy exclusive streaming and wagering material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a brand-new crash video game, "Velocity," which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the very first pay-to-play crash 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 update "Velocity," using information and AI specialists to examine player interactions.

Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go reside 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 business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, particularly in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment supplier likewise became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.