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 second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will give players three possibilities to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see 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 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 join the Super Sweat promo in 3 methods. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second method is to post a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to enter 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 play on game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded because it offered 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 gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present prohibited gaming statutory is insufficient

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

"There's only a lot money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal facility, it's entering into a crook's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed gaming house centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only kinds of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn't discourage establishments from making prohibited gambling much easier to access.

"There is no disincentive for these facilities to close down due to the misdemeanors that they face," said 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 due to the fact that they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished unlawful facilities throughout the state, with 10 places 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 because 2021, leading to 5 individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

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

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

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

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

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just offers an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to earn points when placing bets, but likewise significantly enhances loyalty."

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the globe

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's worldwide locations. There are more than 200 taking part locations, consisting of hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By satisfying guests for their playtime, we create a win-win circumstance where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an introduction to all the incredible verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other ways, including jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in unique streaming and wagering content for jai alai on Acid 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 game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees 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 deal 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 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 monetary year ending March. The online sports betting and casino supplier likewise ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.