Every Friday, Covers takes a look 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 2nd 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 offer players 3 chances to be chosen to take part 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 opportunity to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can make an opportunity to join the Super Sweat discount in 3 methods. The very first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to post a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter into the promotion is by posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a chance to play on video game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded considering that it provided the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was also introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing unlawful gaming statutory is insufficient

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

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

Up until now, licensed gaming house centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only forms of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the boost in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn't discourage establishments from making unlawful sports betting easier to access.

"There is zero disincentive for these facilities to shut 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 police punished illegal facilities throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a lots residents were involved in a sports betting ring that was operating since 2021, leading to 5 people detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gambling suits recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting until 2024.

Acid rock Bet ends up being newest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

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

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online loyalty benefits program for users but will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in 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," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just provides a fun, interactive way for visitors to earn points when placing bets, but likewise considerably improves commitment."

Playing on 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 international places. There are more than 200 taking part areas, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's partnership 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 satisfying visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win scenario where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a new crash game, "Velocity," which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a collaboration with bet365. It's the very first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," utilizing information and AI experts to evaluate gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go reside on the launch date, together with Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's revenues, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal 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.