Every Friday, Covers takes 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 2nd year. The promo will offer gamers 3 chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see their selections at an invite-only watch party 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 join the Super Sweat discount in three methods. The first is by posting 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 final way to enter the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have a chance to use video game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually expanded given that it offered the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, adding 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 gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

The Florida Gaming Commission just recently testified existing statutory categories and charges for illegal video gaming offenses were insufficient.

“There’s just a lot cash to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified facility 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.

So far, certified gaming house facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only types of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the current statute does not dissuade establishments from making prohibited gambling simpler to gain access to.

“There is absolutely no disincentive for these establishments 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 due to the fact that they are so lucrative.”

Recently, Florida police punished unlawful establishments across the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s workplace revealed more than a lots locals were involved in a sports betting ring that was running considering that 2021, resulting in five people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable sports betting claims in the last few 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 most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the most current addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment scheme.

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

“Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement,” said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. “This improvement not only uses an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to make points when positioning bets, but also considerably improves loyalty.”

Playing on 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 areas. There are more than 200 taking part locations, consisting of hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock’s partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables gamers 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 situation where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the incredible 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 likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other ways, including jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in special streaming and wagering content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a brand-new crash video game, “Velocity,” which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a collaboration with bet365. It’s the 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 data and AI professionals to evaluate gamer interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365’s earnings, especially in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment supplier likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.