Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that was in the sports betting wagering market. With a collection of sports betting 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) provider PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promotion will offer players 3 chances to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to view 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 make a chance to sign up with the Super Sweat promo in 3 methods. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

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

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

PrizePicks has expanded given 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 likewise released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

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

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

Up until now, certified gaming house facilities, card spaces, and slot centers are the only kinds of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn't prevent facilities from making illegal gaming easier to gain access to.

"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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished prohibited facilities across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a dozen locals were included in a gaming ring that was running given that 2021, leading to five people detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most recognizable gambling claims in recent years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting up until 2024.

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

Hard 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 move these credits between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just uses a fun, interactive method for visitors to earn points when positioning bets, however also substantially increases commitment."

Using Acid 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 Acid rock's international locations. There are more than 200 participating locations, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits 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 situation where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the amazing verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

Game designer 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 first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update "Velocity," using information and AI specialists 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 among the platforms to go live on the launch date, together with Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

bet365 had a successful 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 significantly year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino supplier likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.