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Every Friday, Covers takes an appearance back at the week that remained in the sports betting market. 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 competition for the 2nd year. The promo will give players three possibilities to be picked to take part in a contest for $1 million and a journey to see their selections at an invite-only watch party 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 discount 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 second method is to post a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The final method to enter the promotion 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 play on video game day for a share of an extra $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the three competitors in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded 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 likewise introduced in Missouri and Delaware in October, and licensing approval was acquired from both jurisdictions. The website is now offered in more than 45 U.S. states.

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

The Florida Gaming Commission recently testified existing statutory classifications and penalties for prohibited gaming offenses were insufficient.

"There's just so much money to go around. If a dollar does not go to a certified center or a tribal facility, it's entering into a crook's pocket. It's as easy as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, testifying before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified pari-mutuel facilities, card spaces, and slot facilities are the only kinds of lawful land-based gaming in the Sunshine State. Still, panelists expressed growing concern over the increase in prohibited video gaming within the state, as the present statute does not prevent establishments from making unlawful sports betting simpler to access.

"There is zero disincentive for these establishments to shut 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 are prepared to pay the fines and continue the operations because they are so profitable."

Recently, Florida police punished prohibited establishments throughout the state, with 10 places in Jacksonville forced to close in December. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office revealed more than a dozen residents were associated with a gaming ring that was operating given that 2021, resulting in five people arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had one of the most recognizable gaming claims recently, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Hard Rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the claim lasting up until 2024.

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

Acid rock International announced its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the latest addition to its Unity by Hard Rock loyalty scheme.

Acid rock Bet will maintain its online commitment benefits program for users however will let players make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can move these credits in 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 entertainment and brand name management at Acid rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not only uses an enjoyable, interactive method for guests to earn points when putting bets, but also considerably improves commitment."

Playing on Acid rock Bet can now lead you to experiences worldwide

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Unity by Hard Rock lets users redeem Unity Points at one of Acid rock's global locations. There are more than 200 taking part places, consisting of hotels, gambling establishments, coffee shops, and Rock Shops. Likewise, Hard Rock's partnership with Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises allows players to redeem points on Royal Caribbean's Club Royale and Celebrity Cruises' Blue Chip Club.

"By fulfilling guests for their playtime, we create a win-win situation where visitors enjoy an enriched experience, and we cultivate an introduction 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.

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

Incentive Games releases crash video game with bet365

Game developer Incentive Games has actually announced the launch of a 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, but not the very first time Incentive has actually partnered with bet365.

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

Legal online gaming released in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going deal with a license. bet365 was among the platforms to go live on the launch date, together with Flutter Entertainment's Betfair.

bet365 had a successful 2024 before starting a brand-new chapter with its Brazil launch. While the business CEO took a pay cut, bet365's profits, specifically in the U.S., increased substantially year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and casino supplier also ended up being the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.