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

PrizePicks announces second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) supplier PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the second year. The promo will provide players 3 opportunities to be selected to participate in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see 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 chance to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

We are hosting 3 various social contests leading up to the Big Game to discover our #SuperSweat rivals Once picked, everybody will be able to ... pic.twitter.com/bz4J5keHe1

Players can make an opportunity to join the Super Sweat promo in 3 ways. The very first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (previously Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.

The 2nd way is to post a video of your best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to get into the promo 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 video game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competitors. PrizePicks will announce its 3 rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has actually broadened given that it offered the Super Sweat competitors for the last Super Bowl, adding peer-to-peer games in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming in January. The DFS platform was likewise launched in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gained from both jurisdictions. The site is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present prohibited video gaming statutory is inadequate

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and charges for illegal gaming offenses were inadequate.

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

Up until now, licensed pari-mutuel facilities, card rooms, and slot centers are the only forms of legal land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing issue over the boost in illegal gaming within the state, as the current statute doesn't dissuade establishments from making unlawful gaming simpler to access.

"There is zero disincentive for these establishments to close down due to the misdemeanors that they face," 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 because they are so lucrative."

Recently, Florida law enforcement punished unlawful establishments throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace exposed more than a dozen residents were associated with a sports betting ring that was running considering that 2021, resulting in 5 individuals detained for racketeering offenses.

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

Acid rock Bet becomes newest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

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

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online loyalty rewards program for users but will let gamers earn Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the two and money in for either online or on-property rewards.

"Integrating Acid Rock Bet into Unity will be a game-changer for visitor engagement," stated Keith Sheldon, president of home entertainment and brand management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just provides a fun, interactive method for visitors to make points when putting bets, however also substantially improves loyalty."

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

Acid Rock Bet Unity pic.twitter.com/JRHPtD00Zr

Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Hard Rock's global places. There are more than 200 getting involved areas, including hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Acid 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 gratifying guests for their playtime, we create a win-win scenario where guests take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we promote an intro to all the fantastic verticals in our brand through point redemption chances at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other ways, adding jai-alai wagering 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 introduces crash game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has announced the launch of a new crash video 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 actually partnered with bet365.

Incentive Games promises that it will continue to update "Velocity," using data and AI experts to examine player interactions.

Legal online video gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going cope with a license. bet365 was among 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 earnings, especially in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting and casino service provider also became the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.