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Hard Rock Bet is giving New Jersey online casino players a chance to qualify for a $100,000 live slot tournament at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.
The tournament will take place Sept. 26, with a $30,000 top prize. Qualifiers selected through the Hard Rock Bet Online Casino app will also receive a complimentary hotel night and 250 free spins awarded after they compete.
The promotion brings online players to Hard Rock’s Atlantic City property for an in-person competition, further connecting the company’s digital and retail casino operations in NJ.
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Players can qualify through two online sweepstakes
Hard Rock Bet is holding two sweepstakes periods: Aug. 17 through Aug. 23; Aug. 24 through Aug. 30.
Eligible players receive one free entry after opting in through the Hard Rock Bet app. They can then earn one additional entry for every $10 wagered on online slots during the promotional period.
Online tournament packages will be awarded through random drawings. Hard Rock Bet is also giving 1,000 players free spins on Lightning Link High Stakes even if they are not selected for a tournament seat.
Players must be at least 21, be physically located in NJ, and have a verified Hard Rock Bet account in good standing to enter. Selected qualifiers must confirm that they will attend and must choose a tournament session before the event.
Hard Rock Bet said additional spots have been reserved for its VIP customers and Hard Rock Atlantic City loyalty players selected by their host teams.
Tournament winner will receive $30,000
The Hard Rock Bet tournament will be played across more than 50 slot machines at Hard Rock Atlantic City.
Players will compete in structured 20-minute sessions, with as many as 25 participants playing in each wave. Their accumulated credits at the end of the session will determine their position on the leaderboard.
Hard Rock Bet advertises a $100,000 cash prize pool that will pay 25 finishers. The winner will receive $30,000, followed by $15,000 for second place and $10,000 for third. Players finishing fourth through 10th will receive $5,000 each, while those placing 11th through 25th will earn $1,000 each.
The 250 free spins will be awarded on Lightning Link High Stakes after qualifiers participate in the tournament.
Hard Rock continues linking online and retail casino play
The tournament gives Hard Rock Bet a way to turn activity on its online casino platform into visits to its Atlantic City property.
Hard Rock Bet previously held its first online slot championship in New Jersey, offering up to $1.5 million in casino bonuses. Players competed on several online leaderboards to qualify for a Grand Final carrying a $200,000 top bonus. The September event differs by moving the competition to physical slot machines in Atlantic City and awarding cash prizes.
Hard Rock has increasingly connected the two sides of its NJ business. Its updated Rewards Store allows online players to redeem rewards for hotel stays, dining, and entertainment at the Atlantic City resort.
The company has also introduced products that operate across both channels. Atlantic City Live Roulette allows online players to wager on a physical roulette wheel located inside the casino, while some slot titles are available both online and on the gaming floor.
