Hard Rock Sports Review and Welcome Bonus

Opening its doors back in 2018 with a casino and online casino, Hard Rock Atlantic City has also gotten into the online sportsbook space. Back in January 2019, Hard Rock Atlantic City entered the fray, which means that it launched essentially everything in less than a year—more than impressive.

Of course, with the Hard Rock brand name, we should expect quite a bit from the casino, however, coming late to the ecosystem comes at a price—lots of folks already have their ideal casinos choices picked out.

Hard Rock Atlantic City is, of course, licensed and regulated by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. With all of that said, we’re here to look at the product itself, so let’s begin.

Pros and Cons

As mentioned, this is what we’d deem “risk-free”. With a deposit of $100, wager this amount in full and you will be totally protected. Meaning, if you bet the $100 deposit and lose, you’ll get the money back no questions asked. If you win, you keep the money and your winnings. This is a win-win situation for new players.

This is an incredibly valuable welcome offer, and this should attract new prospects. Note that your initial wager must be on an event with -500 odds or greater.

The registration process definitely leans toward being casino-focused. This is fine, but for players who may only have interest in the sportsbook, this could be a bit of a nuisance, albeit a small one.

Why? It’s broken down into five steps. For casino players we understand why. Part of the welcome offer at the casino is getting free spins, so, with each step of the sign up process being complete, you will see the free spins you’re earning increase.

This is excellent for casino players, but again, for sportsbook-only players five steps is definitely longer than we’ve seen pretty much anywhere else.

Here are the steps:

• Enter your email and create a password
• Name, DOB and best contact number
• Complete address
• Indicate gender and create a unique security questions
• Agree to terms of service and then last four of your social security number

Hard Rock Atlantic City is available on desktop and both Android and iOS devices. These can be downloaded directly from the site and the App Store, respectively.

Looking at the desktop page, you will find your way to the sportsbook by clicking on “Sports” on the left-hand side of the home page.

Once you click here, a larger portion to the right of the menu will populate with sportsbook related things, such as logos atop the page that resemble the equipment used in each sport, with the different sports listed in text and the live betting area below that.

After you click on your desired option, the games will appear below with the betting odds for spread, moneyline and total.

Once you make your decision, the betslip will appear at the bottom of the page and here, you can place your wager or make them into a parlay or round robin wager.

Fortunately for mobile users, the site is laid out very similarly, even down to the signature color scheme—dark grey and purple—used. It’s always an added bonus when mobile versions are comparable and near carbon copies, as this will prevent customers from needing to learn an entire new platform. Both are incredibly simple to maneuver and navigate.

As explained above, the site is extremely easy to get around. However, there doesn’t appear to be a hub for new player information such as list of terminology and certain betting information that could be necessary for new players. There is a sports betting and house rules section, but it’s not super in-depth.

Sports

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Boxing
• Golf
• Hockey
• MMA
• Motor Sports
• Soccer
• Tennis

Markets

• Moneyline: betting on a team to win
• Spread: betting on a team to win, keeping in mind the point spread to help make the game "even"
• Totals: betting on the total amount of points to go "over" or "under"
• Parlay: betting on numerous games on one betslip where all events must win
• Round Robin: generating numerous parlays for players
• Futures: betting on events in the future
• Teaser: manipulating spreads/totals that could impact odds

The betting lines at Hard Rock Atlantic City are right on par with even the largest heavyweights in The Garden State. Sportsbooks in this aggressive of a market are not able to try to boost its odds that don’t help the customer. There are simply too many options that players will simple go, quite literally, right down the street if patrons aren’t getting quality deals on odds.

Hard Rock Atlantic City offers Live Betting and Cash Out features.

Live Betting is exactly what you’d think—betting live. To go further in-depth, this means wagering on sporting events that are in progress. For example, you could bet on the Baltimore Orioles in the sixth inning if you wanted to. However, the odds will reflect what is going on in the game. You will not get the same pre-game odds. A great tip is to bet during commercial breaks as the odds will remain during that, unless something like an injury happens.

Cash Out is a way to help you bail out of a bad bet, if you’d like. If you bet on an event and it’s going poorly, you can cash out of the bet. You will lose money, however, you will still get something back, which will help you keep your bankroll alive.

Receiving a license from the state of New Jersey is no easy task. Not only is there a monetary component, but there has to be systems in place to keep customer data and information locked and sealed tight. In getting a license, this demonstrates that Hard Rock Atlantic City has done so.

Deposit Options

• ACH/eCheck
• VISA/MasterCard
• PayNearMe: Cash deposit done via 7-Eleven
• PayPal
• Play+: reloadable card received via Hard Rock Atlantic City
• Cash Cage: cash deposit done at the brick-and-mortar Hard Rock Atlantic City

Withdrawal Options

• Bank Transfer
• ACH/eCheck
• Cash Cage

All withdrawals are subject to two business days after approval. Saturday and Sunday are not business days. If you wish to withdraw from Hard Rock Atlantic City, please allow them up to 24 hours.

Outside of the sign up process and a slight lack of new player information, Hard Rock Atlantic City is still an excellent online sportsbook to use for all your wagering needs. These have all the sports you’d possibly want, on top of the bet types and favorable odds.

This is a top-level online sportsbook. The welcome bonus is quietly one of the best in the area, given the amount of money and the generous qualifying bet.

Is Sports betting legal in New Jersey?

Yes.

Are offshore sportsbooks legal in New Jersey?

No. Unless the sportsbook is licensed and regulated by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, it is an illegal entity.

What is the legal age to gambling in New Jersey?

21.

Are online betting winnings taxable?

Yes. Winnings are considered income. Therefore, the money is taxable.