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

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the 2nd year. The promo will give gamers 3 possibilities to be selected to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy 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 chance 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 promo 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 goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last method to enter into the promotion 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 play on game day for a share of an extra $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its three competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded considering 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 likewise launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The website is now readily available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing illegal gaming statutory is inadequate

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

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

So far, certified off-track betting facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only forms of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the boost in illegal video gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn't dissuade establishments from making unlawful sports betting easier to gain access to.

"There is zero disincentive for these facilities 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 since they are so profitable."

Recently, Florida law enforcement cracked down on unlawful 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 involved in a sports betting ring that was operating because 2021, resulting in five individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most recognizable gaming claims in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting until 2024.

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

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

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online commitment rewards program for users however will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits 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 guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to earn points when placing bets, however likewise substantially boosts loyalty."

Using 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 international places. There are more than 200 getting involved locales, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows 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 scenario where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment places," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a brand-new crash game, "Velocity," which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the first pay-to-play crash video game Incentive Games has actually 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 data and AI specialists to evaluate gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go reside on the launch date, together with Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

bet365 had a successful 2024 before beginning a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company 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 gambling establishment supplier also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.