“Our online gaming team has done an amazing job launching one of the most dynamic online gaming experiences in the industry. Hard Rock AC President Matt Harkness said this regarding the launch of the online casino: Hard Rock Atlantic City opened for business just last week and followed that up with the launch of its online casino earlier this week. There is still no word on when, exactly, Hard Rock Atlantic City will begin taking sports wagers, but casino officials have said they plan to make an announcement on that front shortly. The short time period for which the temporary approval is valid seems to indicate a full license is imminent. The letter, which is signed by NJDGE Director David Rebuck, states that the Division has completed its review of the Hard Rock and Bet365 request to operate sports betting in New Jersey and has granted the joint venture temporary approval good until July 31 st, 2018. Bet365, which employs some 3500 people and is one of the UK’s largest private companies, has reached an agreement to launch sports betting services in conjunction with the Hard Rock Casino for customers in New Jersey.Ī letter published on the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) website signaled the Hard Rock’s intention to team up with Bet365 for NJ sports betting. One of the largest online gambling companies in the world is set to enter the NJ sports betting market through a deal inked with Hard Rock Atlantic City.