Every Friday, Covers takes an appearance back at the week that remained in the sports betting market. With a collection of sports betting wagering 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 revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promotion will offer gamers three chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to watch their selections 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 a possibility to sign up with the Super Sweat discount in 3 methods. 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 second method is to publish a video of your finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to enter into the promo 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 use game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened since 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 released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present unlawful gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and penalties for prohibited video gaming offenses were insufficient.

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

Up until now, licensed off-track sports betting facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only kinds of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not discourage facilities from making illegal sports betting easier to gain access to.

"There is no disincentive for these facilities to close 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 since they are so profitable."

Recently, Florida law enforcement split down on prohibited establishments throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gambling ring that was operating considering that 2021, leading to five people detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most recognizable gaming suits in recent years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting till 2024.

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

Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the current addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty plan.

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits 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 home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to make points when placing bets, however also considerably increases commitment."

Using Acid 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 places, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By gratifying guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win situation where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, 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 revealed the launch of a brand-new crash game, "Velocity," which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the very first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to update "Velocity," using data and AI professionals to analyze player interactions.

Legal online video gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go survive on the launch date, along 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 significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment supplier also became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.