Every Friday, Covers takes a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering 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 announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promo will offer players three chances to be chosen to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy their selections 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 three methods. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to post a video of your finest touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter into the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has expanded given that it provided 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 introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

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

"There's just a lot money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal facility, it's going into a crook's pocket. It's as easy 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 centers are the only kinds of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the boost in prohibited gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn't discourage establishments from making illegal sports betting 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 are willing to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida law enforcement split down on prohibited facilities across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a dozen locals were associated with a gaming ring that was operating given that 2021, leading to 5 individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had among the most recognizable gambling lawsuits in recent years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting until 2024.

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

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the latest addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment plan.

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

"Integrating Acid 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 only provides a fun, interactive method for guests to earn points when placing bets, however also considerably enhances commitment."

Playing on Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the globe

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's global locations. There are more than 200 getting involved places, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, 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 rewarding visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win scenario where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate 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 methods, including jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in special streaming and sports betting content 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 very first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has made with bet365, but not the first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing data and AI professionals to evaluate player interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's revenues, particularly in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment service provider also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.