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

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promo will give players 3 chances to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to enjoy 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 make a chance to join the Super Sweat discount in three ways. 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 publish a video of your finest goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has 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 released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur current prohibited video gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory categories and penalties for prohibited video gaming offenses were inadequate.

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

Up until now, certified off-track sports betting centers, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only kinds 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 discourage establishments from making illegal gambling much easier to access.

"There is absolutely no disincentive for these facilities to close down due to the misdemeanors that they face," said 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 successful."

Recently, Florida police punished illegal establishments across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a lots residents were associated with a sports betting ring that was operating since 2021, resulting in five people arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable gaming claims 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 becomes newest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

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

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online commitment benefits program for users but will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the 2 and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only uses an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to make points when putting bets, however likewise significantly improves commitment."

Using Hard 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 worldwide locations. There are more than 200 participating areas, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables 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 situation where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually 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 very 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 promises that it will continue to update "Velocity," using information and AI specialists to evaluate player interactions.

Legal online video gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going cope with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go reside on the launch date, along with Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, particularly in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino supplier also became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.