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

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promotion will give gamers three opportunities to be picked to participate in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see their selections 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 an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in three ways. The first is by publishing 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 post a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to get into the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite 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 trailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded given 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 website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur current prohibited video gaming statutory is inadequate

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

"There's only so much cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal center, it's going into a lawbreaker's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified gaming house facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only forms of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the boost in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn't dissuade establishments from making prohibited sports betting simpler to access.

"There is zero disincentive for these facilities 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 since they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida police split down on unlawful establishments across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a lots residents were associated with a gambling ring that was operating because 2021, leading to five individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most recognizable gambling suits in recent years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.

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

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the current addition to its Unity by Hard Rock loyalty scheme.

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online commitment rewards program for users but will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the two and cash 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 home entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only uses a fun, interactive method for visitors to make points when positioning bets, but likewise considerably increases loyalty."

Playing on 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 Hard Rock's international places. There are more than 200 getting involved locales, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, 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 fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win scenario where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually revealed 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 first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

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

Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going cope 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 beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's revenues, specifically in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment supplier also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.