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

PrizePicks announces second 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 promotion will give players 3 opportunities to be picked to participate in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy their choices at an invite-only watch celebration 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 an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in 3 ways. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to publish a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to get 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 a possibility to use video game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its 3 competitors on February 7.

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

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur current unlawful gaming statutory is insufficient

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

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

Up until now, certified gaming house facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only forms of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn't discourage facilities from making illegal gaming easier to access.

"There is no 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 prepared to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so successful."

Recently, Florida police punished illegal establishments across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a lots residents were included in a gambling ring that was running since 2021, resulting in 5 individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable betting claims in recent years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting until 2024.

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

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

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits between the two and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only provides a fun, interactive way for visitors to earn points when positioning bets, but likewise substantially enhances loyalty."

Playing on Hard 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 enables players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By rewarding guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win circumstance where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually revealed the launch of a new crash 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 actually made with bet365, but not the first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games assures that it will continue to update "Velocity," using data and AI specialists to analyze player interactions.

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

bet365 had a successful 2024 before beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company 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 casino supplier likewise ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.