Historical Overview of Hard Rock Sportsbook NJ
2018: Launch of Sports Betting in New Jersey
- May 14, 2018: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled to strike down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), allowing states to legalize sports betting.
| 🚀 Event | 📅 Date | 📍 Location |
|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court Ruling | May 14, 2018 | Washington D.C. |
2019: Hard Rock Sportsbook Introduction
- September 2019: Hard Rock launched its sportsbook app, becoming one of the first casinos in New Jersey to offer sports betting online.
| 🎉 Event | 📅 Date | 📍 Location |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Rock Sportsbook App Launch | September 2019 | Atlantic City, NJ |
2020: Expansion and Features
- January 2020: Hard Rock Sportsbook introduced live in-game betting, a feature that enhanced user experience.
- March 2020: The sportsbook saw a surge in users due to the NCAA March Madness event and increased interest in sports betting.
| 📈 Event | 📅 Date | 📍 Location |
|---|---|---|
| Live In-Game Betting Introduced | January 2020 | Online |
| Surge in Users | March 2020 | Online |
2021: Recognition and Awards
- August 2021: Hard Rock Sportsbook NJ received the “Best Sportsbook” award at the annual Gaming Awards.
| 🏆 Event | 📅 Date | 📍 Location |
|---|---|---|
| Best Sportsbook Award | August 2021 | Atlantic City, NJ |
2022: Continued Growth and Features
- April 2022: Added features like cash-out options and a comprehensive rewards program for bettors.
| ✨ Event | 📅 Date | 📍 Location |
|---|---|---|
| New Features Added | April 2022 | Online |
2023: Looking Forward
- Ongoing: Plans for further expansion into eSports betting and enhancing the user interface for a better betting experience.
| 🔮 Future Event | 📅 Date | 📍 Location |
|---|---|---|
| Expansion into eSports Betting | Ongoing (2023) | Online |