Every Friday, Covers has a look back at the week that was in the sports betting wagering market. With a collection of sports betting wagering 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 announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will offer players 3 chances to be chosen to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to view 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 make a chance to join the Super Sweat promotion in 3 ways. The very first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

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

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

PrizePicks has broadened given that it used the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding 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 offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree present illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

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

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

So far, certified pari-mutuel facilities, card rooms, and slot facilities are the only forms of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the boost in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn't prevent facilities 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 are prepared to pay the fines and continue the operations due to the fact that they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida police punished prohibited facilities throughout the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a dozen residents were included in a betting ring that was running since 2021, leading to five people apprehended for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gambling lawsuits in recent years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting up until 2024.

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

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will become the current addition to its Unity by Hard Rock loyalty plan.

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

"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just provides an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to make points when putting bets, but also significantly improves loyalty."

Using Acid 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 Hard Rock's worldwide places. There are more than 200 taking part locales, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises enables players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By satisfying visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win situation where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we foster an introduction to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other ways, adding jai-alai betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in special streaming and wagering content 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 bring to the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the very first pay-to-play crash game Incentive Games has made with bet365, however not the very first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update "Velocity," using data and AI professionals to analyze gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going cope with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go reside on the launch date, in addition to Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

bet365 had a successful 2024 before beginning a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, particularly in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment supplier also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.