Hard Rock Casino Rolls Out New Indiana Online Betting App

Hard Rock continues to embrace the classics, particularly in-person sports betting at their Gary casino. However, the company launched the Hard Rock Sportsbook, their online sports wagering app, the day following Labor Day. This represents their venture into the latest trend in sports betting — online.

According to casino.org, a press release from Hard Rock revealed that the company aims to draw in players by combining online betting with in-person experiences.

Marlon Goldstein, Hard Rock’s Digital CEO and Executive Managing Director, expressed enthusiasm about the launch of the sportsbook, stating, “We are thrilled to extend the iconic Hard Rock experience to our mobile sports betting users across Indiana.”

The Hard Rock Sportsbook has become part of several online betting apps in Indiana.

Features of the Indiana Hard Rock Sportsbook betting app

Adults in Indiana aged 21 and above can access Hard Rock’s new sportsbook by downloading the free app from the Apple App Store. Those using Android can also download the app from the Google Play Store. There is no need to visit the location in Gary.

nwitimes.com reports that these are the features offered by Hard Rock Sportsbook:

• Ground-breaking promotions
• Game parlays
• Prop parlays
• In-app streaming
• Daily, hundreds of game and prop bets are available.
• Quick deposits and withdrawals

Bonus bets are awarded by the Mystery Wheel of Fortune.

Those who register can spin the “Mystery Wheel” at Hard Rock Sportsbook to discover the value of a bonus bet they can use, which can be worth up to $5,000.

Digital CEO Goldstein said:

The Mystery Wheel’s triumphant launch exemplifies the one-of-a-kind interactive experiences exclusive to Hard Rock Sportsbook. It also reflects our dedication to creating the most entertaining app available in the market.

A stack of hard stones

The Hard Rock Casino in Gary, which is a year old, initiated retail sports betting in May. Following the approval from the state’s Gaming Commission to launch their app, Indiana has joined the list of six states where the Hard Rock Sportsbook is accessible.

In addition to the newly launched Hard Rock online app in Tennessee, Hard Rock Sportsbook is already operational in:

• New Jersey
• Virginia
• Iowa
• Arizona

Hard Rock has already initiated the process of obtaining Ohio licensing to supplement its Cincinnati casino. If granted regulatory approval, it could potentially launch its Ohio sportsbook around the New Year or later.

Hard Rock company is also bringing its action to Illinois soon, as it is constructing a casino in Rockford.

The Hard Rock Sportsbook is now included among the other sportsbooks currently available in Indiana:

• DraftKings
• Unibet
• Caesars
• BetMGM
• BetRivers
• FanDuel
• PointsBet

Indiana may generate more revenue with the addition of another sportsbook app.

Indiana launched online sports betting in October 2019. The following year, 2020, witnessed a sports betting revenue of $46,516,489, with FanDuel, DraftKings, and MGM being the most popular platforms, as reported by news10.com.

Reworded: Rewind to this past January, when sports betting in Indiana generated $500 million.

Gambling News reports that online sports betting is now the leading method for sports wagering. As another mobile sportsbook enters the Indiana market, the future remains uncertain.

Ultimately, we’re anticipating Super Bowl LVII on February 12, and just like everywhere else where it’s available, the football season triggers a significant amount of sports betting in Indiana.

Between a rock and a hard place

Increased sports betting opportunities can benefit casual and disciplined sports bettors, but they may not be beneficial for individuals with gambling addiction, which is viewed as a process addiction.

James Wright, a therapist, informed news10.com that as mobile sports betting becomes more popular, he has observed a rise in individuals seeking treatment for gambling addiction.

Wright further stated, “…they are genuinely convinced that their next shot will be their lucky break… ‘If I can just get this one, I’ll earn 50 bucks on it.'”

However, the downsides include the potential risk of losing your life savings on a wager, hence the importance of disciplined betting. The often-suggested advice is to budget your bets.

As legal sports betting widens its reach, Janet Miller, Executive Director of the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling, has observed a worrying surge in calls to the problem gambling hotline from younger gamblers, particularly males.

In Indiana, the option to self-exclude from any gambling is available.