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 plan to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will provide players three chances to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see 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 sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in 3 ways. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to publish a video of your finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter into the promotion is by posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have a possibility to use video game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened because it offered the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was likewise introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The website 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 affirmed existing statutory classifications and charges for unlawful gaming offenses were inadequate.

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

Up until now, certified off-track sports betting centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only kinds of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn't dissuade facilities from making unlawful gambling much easier to access.

"There is no disincentive for these establishments 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 successful."

Recently, Florida police punished illegal establishments throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a dozen residents were involved in a gaming ring that was running considering that 2021, leading to five individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most identifiable gambling claims recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.

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

Hard Rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the most recent addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment plan.

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online commitment rewards program for users but will let gamers 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 visitor engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only uses a fun, interactive method for guests to earn points when positioning bets, however also substantially improves commitment."

Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's worldwide places. There are more than 200 getting involved locations, consisting of hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows 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 circumstance where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is also broadening its sportsbooks in other ways, including jai-alai sports betting 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 releases crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually revealed the launch of a brand-new crash video game, "Velocity," which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a collaboration with bet365. It's the very first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has made with bet365, but not the first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing information and AI specialists to analyze player interactions.

Legal online gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was one of 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 profits, especially in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment supplier likewise ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.