Every Friday, Covers takes an appearance back at the week that remained in the sports betting wagering 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) provider PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promotion will provide players three possibilities to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy 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 make an opportunity to join the Super Sweat discount in 3 methods. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to post a video of your finest goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to get into the promotion is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has actually expanded given that it used the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer video games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was likewise released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The website is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and charges for prohibited gaming offenses were inadequate.

"There's only a lot money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal facility, it's entering into a criminal's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified gaming house centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only types of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn't dissuade facilities from making unlawful sports betting simpler to gain access to.

"There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments to shut down due to the misdemeanors that they face," stated Chief Ed Cayenne of the Homeland Security Division of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. "They are ready to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished prohibited facilities throughout the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a dozen residents were involved in a gambling ring that was operating since 2021, resulting in 5 individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable sports betting lawsuits in current 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 becomes most current member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

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

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty rewards program for users but will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer 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," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just provides a fun, interactive way for visitors to earn points when putting bets, but likewise 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 international locations. There are more than 200 taking part locales, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid 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 create a win-win circumstance where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in special streaming and sports betting material for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a brand-new crash video 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, but not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," using data and AI specialists to examine gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming released 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 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 significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and casino provider also ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.