Every Friday, Covers takes an appearance back at the week that was in the sports betting wagering industry. With a collection of sports betting wagering news and notes, we intend to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will offer gamers three opportunities to be picked to participate in a contest for $1 million and a journey to view 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 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 promo in 3 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 finest touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final 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 gamers will have a chance to use game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded considering that it offered the Super Sweat competitors 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 available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present unlawful gaming statutory is insufficient

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

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

So far, certified off-track sports betting centers, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only types of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in unlawful gaming within the state, as the present statute does not prevent facilities from making unlawful gaming easier to access.

"There is absolutely 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so successful."

Recently, Florida police punished unlawful establishments across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a dozen residents were involved in a gaming ring that was running considering that 2021, resulting in five individuals apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable sports betting suits in 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 becomes latest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the newest addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment scheme.

Hard Rock Bet will preserve 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 Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to make points when positioning bets, however likewise substantially boosts loyalty."

Using Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the world

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's international areas. There are more than 200 getting involved locations, consisting of hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits gamers to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By fulfilling guests for their playtime, we create a win-win situation where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

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

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing information and AI specialists to examine gamer interactions.

Legal online gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online 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 new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's earnings, particularly in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the fiscal 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.