Every Friday, Covers takes 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 mean 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 2nd year. The promo will provide gamers 3 chances to be picked to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy 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 opportunity 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 join the Super Sweat discount 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 2nd way is to publish a video of your best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players 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 three competitors in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded given that it used 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 released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present prohibited video gaming statutory is insufficient

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

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

So far, certified gaming house facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only forms of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the present statute does not prevent establishments from making prohibited sports betting much easier to access.

"There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida law enforcement broken down on illegal establishments across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a lots locals were associated with a gaming ring that was operating given that 2021, leading to five individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gaming lawsuits recently, 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

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the most recent addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment plan.

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty rewards program for users but will let players make 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 visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just uses a fun, interactive way for guests to make points when positioning bets, but likewise significantly enhances commitment."

Playing on 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 Hard Rock's international places. There are more than 200 participating places, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables 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 scenario where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the incredible verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a new crash video game, "Velocity," which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a collaboration with bet365. It's the 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 guarantees that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," utilizing data and AI specialists to analyze player interactions.

Legal online video gaming launched 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 business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, particularly in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment service provider likewise ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.