Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that was in the sports betting industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will give gamers three chances to be chosen to participate in a contest for $1 million and a journey to watch 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 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 very 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 second way is to post a video of your finest goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last 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 an opportunity to use 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 three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened considering 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 gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and penalties for unlawful gaming offenses were insufficient.

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

So far, licensed gaming house centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only kinds of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in illegal gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn't discourage facilities from making unlawful sports betting much easier to access.

"There is zero disincentive for these facilities 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 because they are so successful."

Recently, Florida law enforcement cracked down on unlawful establishments across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a lots residents were involved in a gaming ring that was running because 2021, resulting in 5 individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

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

Hard 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 keep its online commitment rewards program for users but will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the 2 and money 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 home entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only provides an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to make points when positioning bets, however also substantially improves loyalty."

Playing on Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the world

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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 participating areas, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits players 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 scenario where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a brand-new crash game, "Velocity," which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has 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 information and AI specialists to examine gamer interactions.

Legal online gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go survive 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 revenues, particularly in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment provider likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.