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

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will give players three possibilities to be selected to participate in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see 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 make an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat promo in three methods. The 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 best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way 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 gamers will have a chance to use game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened given that it offered 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 also launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory classifications and charges for illegal video gaming offenses were inadequate.

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

So far, licensed off-track sports betting facilities, card rooms, and slot centers are the only types of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the boost in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn't prevent establishments from making unlawful gaming easier to access.

"There is no disincentive for these facilities to close down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with," 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 since they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished prohibited facilities throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gambling ring that was running considering that 2021, leading to five people detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable gambling suits in recent years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting till 2024.

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

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the most recent addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment plan.

Hard Rock Bet will maintain its online commitment benefits program for users but will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property rewards.

"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 Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only offers an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to make points when placing bets, but likewise significantly improves commitment."

Playing on 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 places. There are more than 200 participating places, including hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid 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 rewarding visitors for their playtime, we create a win-win circumstance where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually 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 actually made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing data and AI professionals to analyze player interactions.

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

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