Every Friday, Covers takes a look back at the week that was in the sports betting wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we mean to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals 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 2nd year. The promotion will give gamers 3 opportunities to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to watch 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 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 possibility to sign up with the Super Sweat discount in three ways. The very 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 2nd way is to post a video of your best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to get into the promotion is by posting 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 game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened considering that it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer video 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 agree existing unlawful video gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and charges for unlawful gaming offenses were insufficient.

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

So far, certified pari-mutuel facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities 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 current statute does not discourage facilities from making illegal gambling simpler to access.

"There is absolutely no disincentive for these facilities to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with," 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 due to the fact that they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida police punished prohibited establishments throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a lots residents were involved in a gambling ring that was running given that 2021, resulting in 5 individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

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

Hard Rock Bet ends up being newest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

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

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty rewards program for users but will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer 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 guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only provides an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to earn points when putting bets, but likewise significantly boosts loyalty."

Playing on Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's international areas. There are more than 200 participating locations, consisting of 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 fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win situation where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is also broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can enjoy special streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Acid 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 bring to the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," using information and AI experts to evaluate player interactions.

Legal online video gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go reside on the launch date, along with 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 profits, particularly in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and casino company likewise became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.