The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has opened its sportsbook, possibly the last casino operator to do so for the time being.
Associated Press reported that the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement gave its approval late last Friday for the casino to start tests of its system for online sports wagering. Hard Rock then commenced operations the following day, roughly a week before the much-awaited Super Bowl.
Hard Rock President Joe Lupo said that an announcement will be made on in-person sports betting at the casino, which has already scheduled for both in-person and online sports betting to be available prior to the February 3 National Football League championship game.
Hard Rock Atlantic City is the eighth casino in the city to offer sports betting, out of nine casinos. Caesars Entertainment offers sports betting through Bally’s Atlantic City rather than with its other casino, Caesars Atlantic City.