Every Friday, Covers takes a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting market. With a collection of sports betting news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promotion will give players three possibilities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey 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 chance to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can earn a possibility to sign up with the Super Sweat discount in 3 methods. The very first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to publish a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter into the promo 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 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 considering that it offered the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was also launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present prohibited video gaming statutory is inadequate

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

"There's just a lot cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility or a tribal center, it's entering into a wrongdoer's pocket. It's as simple as that," executive director Ross Marshman specified, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified pari-mutuel facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only forms of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the boost in prohibited gaming within the state, as the current statute does not dissuade facilities from making unlawful sports betting much easier to access.

"There is absolutely no disincentive for these facilities to shut 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 willing to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished unlawful facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a dozen locals were included in a gambling ring that was operating since 2021, leading to five individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

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

Hard Rock Bet becomes newest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will become the newest addition to its Unity by Hard Rock loyalty scheme.

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

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just provides an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to earn points when putting bets, however also considerably improves loyalty."

Playing on Acid 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 global locations. There are more than 200 taking part places, including hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits gamers 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 situation where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

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

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing information and AI specialists to examine gamer interactions.

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

bet365 had a successful 2024 before beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, particularly in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino service provider likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.