Every Friday, Covers takes an appearance back at the week that remained in the sports betting industry. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we plan to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promotion will provide players 3 possibilities to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to watch 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 opportunity to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can earn an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in 3 methods. 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 method is to publish a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter into the promotion is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a possibility to use video game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened since it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, including 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 acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present illegal video gaming statutory is insufficient

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

"There's only so much cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal facility, it's going into a wrongdoer's pocket. It's as simple as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

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

"There is zero disincentive for these facilities to close down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with," said 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 police punished illegal establishments across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a lots locals were included in a gambling ring that was operating considering that 2021, leading to 5 individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable gaming claims recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting up until 2024.

Acid rock Bet ends up being latest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

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

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty benefits program for users but will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property rewards.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only provides an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to earn points when placing bets, but also considerably boosts loyalty."

Playing on Hard 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 worldwide places. There are more than 200 getting involved locales, consisting of hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By satisfying visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win scenario where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, including 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 releases crash game with bet365

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

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing data and AI experts to analyze gamer interactions.

Legal online 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 brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, specifically in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment provider likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.