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 intend to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promo will provide players 3 chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey 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 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 possibility to join the Super Sweat promotion in three methods. The very first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second 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 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 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 reveal its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded since it provided 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 site is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

The Florida Gaming Commission recently affirmed existing statutory categories 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 certified center or a tribal facility, it's going into a lawbreaker's pocket. It's as simple as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, certified off-track sports betting facilities, card rooms, and slot centers are the only types of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in prohibited gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn't dissuade establishments from making illegal gambling simpler to access.

"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 due to the fact that they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida police cracked down on illegal facilities across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a dozen locals were involved in a gambling ring that was operating given that 2021, resulting in 5 individuals jailed for racketeering offenses.

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

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

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

Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move 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 management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not only offers a fun, interactive method for guests to earn points when placing bets, but likewise considerably improves loyalty."

Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the globe

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's worldwide locations. There are more than 200 taking part locales, including hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's collaboration 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 produce a win-win scenario where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually announced 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 very first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to upgrade "Velocity," utilizing data and AI specialists to evaluate gamer interactions.

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

bet365 had a successful 2024 before beginning a 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 and gambling establishment service provider also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.