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

PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promo will offer gamers three chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view 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 make a possibility to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion 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 publish a video of your best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to enter the promotion 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 play on game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has broadened given that it offered the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was also released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The website is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing illegal gaming statutory is inadequate

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

"There's only a lot cash to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal facility, it's entering into a bad guy's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed pari-mutuel facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only types of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the boost in illegal video gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn't dissuade establishments from making prohibited sports betting easier to gain access to.

"There is absolutely no 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 since they are so profitable."

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

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gaming suits in recent years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.

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

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will end up being the most current addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment plan.

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online loyalty benefits program for users however will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the two and money in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just provides a fun, interactive way for guests to make points when placing bets, however also considerably boosts loyalty."

Playing on Hard 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 Acid rock's international areas. There are more than 200 getting involved places, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By gratifying guests for their playtime, we create a win-win scenario where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the incredible verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

Acid 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 unique streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has actually announced 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 very first pay-to-play crash 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," utilizing information and AI experts to examine gamer interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, especially in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment company also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.