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

PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promo will give gamers 3 possibilities to be picked to participate in a contest for $1 million and a journey to view 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 earn a possibility to join the Super Sweat promotion in 3 methods. The 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 post a video of your best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to get into the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your favorite NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have a possibility to use video game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the 3 competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will announce its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened because it used the Super Sweat competition for the last Super Bowl, including peer-to-peer 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 gotten from both jurisdictions. The website is now available in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur existing unlawful gaming statutory is insufficient

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

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

So far, certified pari-mutuel facilities, card spaces, and slot centers are the only kinds of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing issue over the boost in illegal gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn't discourage facilities from making unlawful sports betting easier to gain access to.

"There is no disincentive for these facilities to close 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 ready to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so profitable."

Recently, Florida police split down on unlawful facilities across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a dozen locals were associated with a sports betting ring that was operating since 2021, leading to 5 people detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable gambling claims recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting till 2024.

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

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

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty rewards program for users however will let players earn 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 guest engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only provides a fun, interactive way for guests to earn points when placing bets, but likewise significantly improves commitment."

Using Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences around the globe

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's international locations. There are more than 200 participating places, including hotels, casinos, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid 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 satisfying visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win scenario where visitors delight in an enriched experience, and we promote an introduction to all the fantastic verticals in our brand name through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is likewise broadening its sportsbooks in other ways, adding jai-alai wagering ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in unique streaming and sports betting content for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games launches crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a brand-new crash video game, "Velocity," which the operator will give the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the very first pay-to-play crash video 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 information and AI professionals to analyze player interactions.

Legal online gaming introduced 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, along with Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the company CEO took a pay cut, bet365's revenues, particularly in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino supplier likewise became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.