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 plan to cover all the bases.

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will provide gamers 3 possibilities to be selected to get involved in a contest for $1 million and a journey to watch 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 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 3 methods. The first is by publishing a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The second method is to publish a video of your best goal celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way to enter into the promo is by posting a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

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

PrizePicks has broadened because it offered 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 introduced 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 concur current prohibited gaming statutory is inadequate

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

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

Up until now, certified pari-mutuel facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only types of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the increase in unlawful gaming within the state, as the current statute does not dissuade establishments from making unlawful gambling much easier to gain access to.

"There is no disincentive for these establishments to shut 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 since they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida police punished prohibited facilities across the state, with 10 locations in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gaming ring that was operating since 2021, resulting in 5 people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

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

Acid rock Bet ends up being latest 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 loyalty plan.

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online commitment benefits program for users however will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the two and cash in for either online or on-property rewards.

"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 Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just offers an enjoyable, interactive method for visitors to earn points when placing bets, but also substantially enhances commitment."

Playing on Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the world

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's global places. There are more than 200 taking part locations, including hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's collaboration 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 rewarding guests for their playtime, we develop a win-win circumstance where guests delight in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the amazing verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has revealed the launch of a 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 game Incentive Games has actually made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games guarantees that it will continue to update "Velocity," utilizing information and AI experts to examine player interactions.

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

bet365 had an effective 2024 before starting 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 provider likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.