Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that remained in the sports betting industry. With a collection of sports betting 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) company PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promotion will give players 3 possibilities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy their selections 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 make an opportunity to sign up with the Super Sweat discount in three methods. The very first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd method is to post a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter the promo is by posting a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a possibility to play on video game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened since it provided 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 likewise released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory categories and charges for unlawful gaming offenses were inadequate.

"There's just a lot money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed facility or a tribal facility, it's entering into a wrongdoer's pocket. It's as simple as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, licensed gaming house facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only forms of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the boost in illegal video gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn't dissuade establishments from making prohibited sports betting simpler to gain access to.

"There is zero disincentive for these establishments to shut 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 because they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida law enforcement cracked down on unlawful establishments throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a lots locals were associated with a gambling ring that was operating considering that 2021, resulting in 5 people jailed for racketeering offenses.

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

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

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the most recent addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty scheme.

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online commitment benefits program for users however will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits 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 visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just provides an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to make points when placing bets, however likewise considerably improves loyalty."

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

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's international places. There are more than 200 taking part places, consisting of hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's collaboration with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits 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 enjoy an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction to all the incredible verticals in our brand through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a brand-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 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 update "Velocity," utilizing information and AI specialists to analyze gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming introduced in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go reside on the launch date, along 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 earnings, particularly in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and casino provider likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.