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

PrizePicks reveals second Super Sweat Competition for the Super Bowl

Daily Fantasy sports betting (DFS) service provider PrizePicks has revealed the launch of its Super Sweat competition for the second year. The promo will give players 3 chances to be chosen to get involved 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 opportunity to SWEAT a 3-Pick Lineup for $1,000,000 on the Big Game (Feb. 9th)

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Players can make a chance to sign up with the Super Sweat promo in 3 methods. The very 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 way is to publish a video of your best touchdown event on X, TikTok, and Instagram with the hashtag #SuperSweat. The last way to enter the promo is by publishing a screenshot of your preferred NFL lineup with the #SuperSweat on X, Instagram, or TikTok.

Additionally, other players will have a chance to use game day for a share of an additional $1 million prize by trailing the lineups of the three rivals in the Super Sweat competition. PrizePicks will reveal its three rivals on February 7.

PrizePicks has expanded given that it provided 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 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 agree existing illegal gaming statutory is inadequate

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

"There's only so much cash to walk 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 simple as that," executive director Ross Marshman stated, affirming before the Florida House of Representatives Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.

So far, certified 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 concern over the boost in illegal video gaming within the state, as the existing statute doesn't prevent establishments from making unlawful sports betting simpler to access.

"There is absolutely no 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 since they are so successful."

Recently, Florida police punished unlawful establishments across the state, with 10 locations 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 since 2021, leading to five individuals arrested for racketeering offenses.

Likewise, Florida also had among the most recognizable sports betting lawsuits over the last few years, with the Seminole Tribe-operated Acid rock sportsbook suspending operations after its launch in 2021, with the suit lasting up until 2024.

Hard Rock Bet becomes most current member of Unity by Hard Rock Loyalty program

Acid rock International revealed its sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet, will become the current addition to its Unity by Acid rock commitment scheme.

Hard Rock Bet will keep its online commitment rewards program for users however will let gamers make Tier Credits for both programs. Players can transfer these credits in between the two and money 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 home entertainment and brand name management at Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. "This enhancement not just uses an enjoyable, interactive way for guests to make points when placing bets, but also substantially improves commitment."

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

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

"By satisfying guests for their playtime, we produce a win-win circumstance where visitors delight 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 locations," Sheldon continued.

Hard Rock Bet is also expanding its sportsbooks in other ways, adding jai-alai sports betting ahead of the 2025 World Jai-Alai League. Fans can delight in exclusive 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 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 made with bet365, but not the first time Incentive has partnered with bet365.

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

Legal online video gaming launched in Brazil on Jan. 1, with 68 online gaming platforms going live with a license. bet365 was one of the platforms to go live on the launch date, together with 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 earnings, specifically in the U.S., increased considerably year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March. The online sports betting and gambling establishment provider likewise became the main partner of the UEFA Champions League in August.