Hard Rock Bet announces Illinois launch

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Hard Rock Digital and Hard Rock Casino Rockford announced the launch of Hard Rock Bet in Illinois, with its highly rated online sports betting app now live throughout the state and in-person wagering beginning on 29 August at Hard Rock Casino Rockford's soon to be opened sportsbook.

Hard Rock Bet recently launched its 'Roll With Us' fall campaign, welcoming players of all types to play on its easy-to-use app and online sportsbook by visiting HardRock.bet. New Illinois players can take advantage of Hard Rock Bet's signup offer and receive $100 in Bonus Bets instantly following their first cash bet of at least $5. Hard Rock Bet offers pre-game, live betting, futures, and multiple parlay options (including Same Game Parlays) as well as a free online rewards program and engaging promotions.

"This is shaping up to be a monumental football season for Hard Rock Bet with our Roll With Us campaign, the continued innovations on our highly-rated platform, and now the launch of Hard Rock Bet in one of the largest sports betting markets in the country," said Marlon Goldstein, Executive Managing Director & CEO for Hard Rock Digital. "We're thrilled to be delivering the unique Hard Rock Bet mobile experience to players throughout Illinois on our award-winning app and in-person at the new Sportsbook at the amazing Hard Rock Casino Rockford."

"Sports betting was always part of our holistic plan for Rockford and is another example of providing thrilling entertainment options for guests," said Geno Iafrate, President of Hard Rock Casino Rockford. "The launch of Hard Rock Bet on mobile and in-person sports betting is another milestone for the Hard Rock brand in Illinois, one that adds to the complete array of entertainment options for our guests. If guests want to enjoy live music, have a meal, play table games, slots, or place bets on a sporting event, they can now take part in any facet of entertainment all under one roof."

With a rating of 4.9 stars in the App Store and 4.8 stars in the Google Play Store, Hard Rock Bet is among the highest rated real money gaming apps in the market. Hard Rock Bet offers an integrated New Jersey online casino-sportsbook platform and also operates a sports only experience in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia. The mobile app is available for download via iOS and Android, and can also be played on desktop via HardRock.bet.