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

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will give players three chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey 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 earn a possibility to sign up with the Super Sweat promo 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 way is to post a video of your finest goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter the promo is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other gamers will have an opportunity to play on game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its 3 competitors on February 7.

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

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present prohibited gaming statutory is insufficient

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

"There's only so much cash to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal facility, it's going into a crook's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, affirming before the Florida Legislature Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

Up until now, licensed gaming house facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only types of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the increase in unlawful video gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not dissuade facilities from making illegal betting simpler to access.

"There is no 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 are willing to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so successful."

Recently, Florida police split down on prohibited facilities throughout the state, with 10 venues 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 because 2021, leading to five people jailed for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most identifiable gambling suits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting up until 2024.

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

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the most recent addition to its Unity by Hard Rock commitment plan.

Acid rock Bet will keep its online loyalty benefits program for users but will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in between the two and money in for either online or on-property benefits.

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to make points when putting bets, however also significantly improves commitment."

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 areas. There are more than 200 participating locations, including hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's collaboration 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 satisfying visitors for their playtime, we produce a win-win scenario where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games introduces crash video game with bet365

Game designer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a 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 made with bet365, but not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update "Velocity," using information and AI experts to evaluate gamer interactions.

Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online 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 a successful 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, specifically in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino supplier also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.