Every Friday, Covers takes a look back at the week that remained 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) supplier PrizePicks has actually revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competitors for the 2nd year. The promotion will provide players three chances to be selected to take part in a contest for $1 million and a trip to enjoy 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 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 possibility to sign up with the Super Sweat promotion in three methods. The first is by posting a screenshot of a lineup for the NFL Championship Game on Instagram, TikTok, or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #SuperSweat.
The 2nd method is to post a video of your best touchdown celebration on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final way 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 chance to play on game day for a share of an additional $1 million reward by tailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three rivals on February 7.
PrizePicks has actually broadened given that it provided 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 released in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was gotten from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.
Florida Gaming Commission panelists concur present illegal video gaming statutory is inadequate
The Florida Gaming Commission recently affirmed existing statutory categories and charges for unlawful gaming offenses were insufficient.
"There's just so much cash to walk around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal facility, it's going into a crook's pocket. It's as basic as that," executive director Ross Marshman mentioned, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.
Up until now, certified gaming house facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only types of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists revealed growing concern over the boost in illegal video gaming within the state, as the existing statute does not discourage establishments from making unlawful gaming easier to access.
"There is no disincentive for these facilities to close down due to the misdemeanors that they deal with," 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 lucrative."
Recently, Florida police punished unlawful establishments across the state, with 10 venues in Jacksonville required to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's workplace revealed more than a lots residents were included in a gambling ring that was operating because 2021, leading to 5 individuals detained for racketeering offenses.
Likewise, Florida also had one of the most identifiable sports betting suits in the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting till 2024.
Acid rock Bet ends up being newest member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program
Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Acid rock Bet, will end up being the most current addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment plan.
Hard Rock Bet will preserve its online commitment rewards program for users but will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits between the 2 and money in for either online or on-property benefits.
"Integrating Hard 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 improvement not just offers an enjoyable, interactive way for visitors to make points when placing bets, however likewise substantially enhances commitment."
Playing on Acid 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 Hard Rock's worldwide locations. There are more than 200 taking part areas, consisting of hotels, casinos, cafes, 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 rewarding guests for their playtime, we create a win-win circumstance where visitors take pleasure in an enriched experience, and we foster an intro to all the amazing verticals in our brand name through point redemption opportunities at Hotels, Casinos, Cafes, Rock Shops and home entertainment venues," Sheldon continued.

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

Incentive Games releases crash game with bet365
Game designer Incentive Games has actually revealed the launch of a brand-new crash video game, "Velocity," which the operator will bring to the Brazilian market through a partnership with bet365. It's the 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 assures that it will continue to update "Velocity," using data and AI professionals to analyze player interactions.
Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online video gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go survive on the launch date, in addition to Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.
bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's revenues, specifically in the U.S., increased significantly year-on-year in the monetary year ending March. The online sports betting wagering and gambling establishment company also ended up being the official partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.