Every Friday, Covers takes an appearance back at the week that remained in the sports betting wagering 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 announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will give players 3 chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey 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 opportunity 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 sign up with the Super Sweat promo in 3 ways. The very first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second method is to post a video of your finest goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter 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 possibility to play on video game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened because it offered the Super Sweat competitors 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 launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree current illegal video gaming statutory is insufficient

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

"There's just so much cash to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal facility, it's going into a wrongdoer'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 pari-mutuel centers, card spaces, and slot centers are the only forms of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn't dissuade establishments from making illegal gambling much easier to access.

"There is absolutely no disincentive for these facilities 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so successful."

Recently, Florida police split down on unlawful establishments throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office exposed more than a lots residents were associated with a gaming ring that was operating because 2021, leading to 5 people detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable sports betting suits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting till 2024.

Acid rock Bet ends up being latest member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the latest addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty scheme.

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

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just offers an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to earn points when positioning bets, but also substantially improves loyalty."

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's international places. There are more than 200 taking part areas, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard 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 fulfilling visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win situation where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the amazing verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other methods, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in unique streaming and wagering content for jai alai on Hard Rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually revealed the launch of a 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 game Incentive Games has made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," using information and AI professionals to evaluate gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going cope 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 beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, specifically in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment supplier also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.