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

PrizePicks announces 2nd Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl
Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has actually announced the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promo will offer gamers three opportunities to be picked to participate 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 make an opportunity to join the Super Sweat promotion in 3 methods. 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 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 gamers will have a possibility to use game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by trailing the lineups of the 3 rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its 3 competitors on February 7.
PrizePicks has actually broadened since it offered 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 also launched 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 existing illegal gaming statutory is inadequate
The Florida Gaming Commission just recently affirmed existing statutory categories and penalties for prohibited gaming offenses were insufficient.
"There's only so much cash to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal center, it's going into a wrongdoer's pocket. It's as simple as that," executive director Ross Marshman specified, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.
Up until now, licensed gaming house centers, card rooms, and slot centers are the only forms of lawful land-based video gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the increase in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the current statute does not prevent facilities from making unlawful sports betting much easier to access.
"There is no disincentive for these establishments 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 want to pay the fines and continue the operations since they are so rewarding."
Recently, Florida law enforcement broken down on unlawful facilities throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a dozen residents were involved in a gambling ring that was operating since 2021, leading to five individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.
Likewise, Florida likewise had one of the most recognizable sports betting suits in current years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the lawsuit lasting up until 2024.
Acid rock Bet becomes most current member of Unity by Acid rock Loyalty program
Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the current addition to its Unity by Acid rock loyalty plan.
Acid rock Bet will keep its online loyalty benefits program for users but will let players earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the 2 and cash in for either online or on-property benefits.
"Integrating Hard Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," said Keith Sheldon, president of entertainment and brand management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This improvement not just offers a fun, interactive way for guests to earn points when putting bets, however likewise substantially boosts commitment."
Playing on Hard Rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide
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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 places, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises permits players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.
"By rewarding guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win situation where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the remarkable verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.
Hard 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 delight in unique streaming and sports betting material for jai alai on Acid rock Bet platforms.
Incentive Games launches crash video game with bet365
Game developer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a brand-new crash video game, "Velocity," which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a collaboration with bet365. It's the first pay-to-play crash video 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 data and AI professionals to analyze gamer interactions.

Legal online video gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go reside on the launch date, along with 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, particularly in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment service provider also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.
