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

PrizePicks reveals 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) company PrizePicks has announced the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promotion will provide players 3 opportunities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to watch 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 opportunity to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can earn a chance to join the Super Sweat promotion in 3 ways. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Conference Championship on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to publish a video of your best goal event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to get 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 prize by trailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will reveal its 3 competitors on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened since it used the Super Sweat competition 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 released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists agree existing illegal gaming statutory is insufficient

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

"There's only so much money to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a licensed center or a tribal center, it's going into a wrongdoer'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 off-track betting facilities, card rooms, and slot centers are the only kinds of legal land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the boost in illegal video gaming within the state, as the present statute doesn't discourage establishments from making prohibited gambling simpler to gain access to.

"There is zero 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so rewarding."

Recently, Florida law enforcement broken down on unlawful establishments 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 included in a gaming ring that was running because 2021, leading to five individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most identifiable gaming claims in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting until 2024.

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

Hard Rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the most recent addition to its Unity by Hard Rock loyalty scheme.

Acid rock Bet will preserve its online commitment benefits program for users however will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the 2 and cash 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 entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just provides a fun, interactive way for visitors to earn points when placing bets, however also considerably improves commitment."

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

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Unity by Acid rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's worldwide places. There are more than 200 taking part areas, consisting of hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's partnership 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 gratifying visitors for their playtime, we develop a win-win situation where guests enjoy an enriched experience, and we cultivate an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment locations," Sheldon continued.

Acid Rock Bet is likewise expanding its sportsbooks in other methods, including jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can take pleasure in unique streaming and betting material for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.

Incentive Games introduces crash game with bet365

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

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

Legal online gaming launched 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, 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, especially in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the financial year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and casino service provider likewise ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.