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 intend to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promotion will offer gamers 3 chances to be selected to participate in a contest for $1 million and a journey to watch 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 chance to join the Super Sweat promo in three ways. The very 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 second way is to publish a video of your best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to get 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 a chance to play on video game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded considering that it provided the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding 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 readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing illegal video gaming statutory is insufficient

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

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

Up until now, certified gaming house facilities, card rooms, and slot centers are the only types of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in unlawful gaming within the state, as the present statute does not discourage establishments from making prohibited sports betting easier to access.

"There is zero disincentive for these establishments 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 are willing to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida law enforcement broken down on unlawful facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a dozen residents were included in a gaming ring that was operating considering that 2021, leading to five people detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable sports betting suits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting until 2024.

Hard Rock Bet becomes newest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

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

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the two and cash in for either online or on-property rewards.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only offers an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to earn points when putting bets, however also substantially improves commitment."

Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's worldwide areas. There are more than 200 taking part locations, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration 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 fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win circumstance where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is also broadening its sportsbooks in other ways, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy unique streaming and wagering content for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a brand-new crash game, "Velocity," which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the very first pay-to-play crash 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 update "Velocity," using data and AI professionals to evaluate player interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's revenues, particularly in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino service provider also became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.