Every Friday, Covers takes a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting market. 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) supplier PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will offer players three chances to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to see 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 earn 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 (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 final way to get into the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite 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 reward by trailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened given that it used 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 offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree current illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

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

"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 crook's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified gaming house facilities, card rooms, and slot centers are the only kinds of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not dissuade establishments from making illegal gaming simpler to access.

"There is zero 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 lucrative."

Recently, Florida law enforcement broken down on illegal facilities across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a lots locals were associated with a sports betting ring that was running given that 2021, leading to five individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gambling suits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting until 2024.

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

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the most current addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment scheme.

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online commitment rewards program for users but will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move 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," said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only uses an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to earn points when positioning bets, however also significantly boosts loyalty."

Playing on Hard 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 Hard Rock's worldwide places. There are more than 200 taking part places, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By satisfying guests for their playtime, we create a win-win situation where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the incredible 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 methods, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy exclusive streaming and sports betting material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash 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 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 partnered with bet365.

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

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's revenues, especially in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment supplier likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.