Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that was in the sports betting market. With a collection of sports betting wagering news and notes, we intend 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 competition for the 2nd year. The promo will offer players 3 possibilities to be chosen to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a journey to view 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 make an opportunity to join the Super Sweat promotion in three methods. The very first is by posting 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 publish a video of your finest touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter the promotion is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have an opportunity to use game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded considering that it provided the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer video games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was also launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained 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 insufficient

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

"There's just a lot money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal facility, it's going into a criminal's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed gaming house facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only types of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in prohibited gaming within the state, as the present statute does not discourage facilities from making prohibited gambling easier to access.

"There is zero disincentive for these facilities to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they face," stated 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 police cracked down on prohibited establishments across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gambling ring that was running given that 2021, leading to 5 people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable gaming suits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting up until 2024.

Hard Rock Bet becomes most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

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

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

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just offers an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to earn points when putting bets, but likewise considerably enhances 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 locations. There are more than 200 participating locales, including hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By satisfying visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win scenario where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an intro 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 expanding its sportsbooks in other ways, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy special streaming and sports betting material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a brand-new crash video game, "Velocity," which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a collaboration 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 partnered with bet365.

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

Legal online gaming launched 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, in addition to 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 earnings, particularly in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment supplier likewise became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.