Hard Rock Bet Launches in Ontario as Province Reaches 48 Licensed Operators

Hard Rock Bet officially launched in Ontario on Wednesday (July 22), bringing the province’s total to 48 licensed iGaming operators across 82 gaming websites.

“Expanding into Ontario with Hard Rock Bet marks the first time we’ve brought our platform to an audience outside the U.S.,” said Marlon Goldstein, Executive Managing Director and CEO of Hard Rock Digital. 

Rumors of Hard Rock’s entry into Ontario had circulated for over a year, following a May 2025 Casino.org report citing a senior industry source who revealed the operator had applied to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for an iGaming license.

Ontario Market Keeps Growing

“We’re excited to introduce Ontario players to a premium entertainment experience that reflects the energy and service synonymous with the Hard Rock brand,” said Goldstein. “And by investing in local talent, local partnerships, and localized customer support, we’re creating an experience designed specifically for Ontario players.”

Hard Rock Bet is also live in 10 U.S. sports betting jurisdictions: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia, with online casino available only in Michigan and New Jersey.

First International Expansion

In Ontario, the platform will combine a sports betting offering with an online casino featuring more than 3,000 games, including top slots, table games and live dealer content.

The Ontario launch is connected to the $350 million Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, which opened its doors in July 2025, a full-service hotel, with 150 guest rooms, including 22 luxury suites.

The property has more than 150,000 square feet of entertainment and gaming space, 1,500 slot machines, 40 table games, a high-limit gaming area, and 10 restaurants and bars, including the Hard Rock Café and Council Oak Steaks & Seafood.

“Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa has the reputation of bringing people together for amplified entertainment experiences, and we’re excited to see that spirit extend into the digital space,” said Christine Crump, President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa. 

“The launch of Hard Rock Bet is a natural next step for the Hard Rock brand in Ontario, and we look forward to building on that connection with guests and players over time,” Crump concluded.

Hard Rock Bet is available for download via iOS and Android, and can be accessed via desktop at hardrockbet.ca.

Marlins Partnership

South of the border, Hard Rock Bet has also inked a three-year deal with the Miami Marlins to become the team’s official sportsbook through the 2028 season, expanding the operator’s footprint across South Florida sports.

Under the agreement, Marlins.TV broadcasts will feature live odds-based segments alongside seasonal fan activations and stadium branding.

Operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Hard Rock Bet remains the state’s sole legal online sportsbook operator. The Marlins join a sports partnership roster that already includes the Miami Heat, Florida Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars and Daytona International Speedway.