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

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will provide gamers three opportunities to be chosen to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a trip 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 opportunity to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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

The second method is to post a video of your best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter into the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has broadened since it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer 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 gotten from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

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

"There's just so much money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal center, it's entering into a wrongdoer's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed gaming house centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only types of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the present statute does not prevent establishments from making unlawful gaming easier to access.

"There is zero disincentive for these establishments 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 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 dozen residents were associated with a gaming ring that was running given that 2021, resulting in five individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable gaming claims recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting up until 2024.

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

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the most recent addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty plan.

Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty benefits program for users however will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in 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 visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only offers a fun, interactive way for guests to earn points when positioning bets, however also substantially increases commitment."

Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences all over the world

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's global areas. There are more than 200 taking part areas, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid 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 gratifying visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win circumstance where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a new crash video game, "Velocity," which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the very 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 assures that it will continue to upgrade "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 cope with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go live on the launch date, along with Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

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