Every Friday, Covers takes a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting market. With a collection of sports betting wagering 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) provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promotion will give players 3 possibilities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see their choices 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 possibility to join the Super Sweat promotion in three methods. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to publish a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method 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 extra $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened considering that it provided 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 also released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree current illegal gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory categories and charges for illegal gaming offenses were inadequate.

"There's just so much cash to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal facility, it's entering into a criminal's pocket. It's as simple as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed gaming house facilities, card spaces, and slot centers are the only types of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the boost in unlawful gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn't prevent facilities from making unlawful gambling simpler to gain access to.

"There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments to close down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with," 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 because they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida police punished illegal establishments across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a dozen residents were included in a gambling ring that was operating because 2021, leading to 5 individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable sports betting claims 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 ends up being most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

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

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let players earn 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 visitor 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 guests to earn points when placing bets, but likewise considerably boosts commitment."

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

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's international places. There are more than 200 getting involved places, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, 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 rewarding visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win situation where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an introduction to all the incredible verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, including 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 releases crash 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 video game Incentive Games has made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

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

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's revenues, especially in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment company likewise became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.