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  1. 9 August 2024, 6:48 am #1
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    Default Hard Rock Digital sued over 'deceptive' No Regret bonus bets

    Hard Rock Digital is being sued in a federal class action lawsuit for its "No Regret First Bet" promotion.

    The plaintiff, Brandon Montgomery, claims the promotion is deceptive, as it advertises "risk-free" bets when they are not. This lawsuit joins a growing list of similar cases against other operators like DraftKings and Caesars regarding misleading bonus bet promotions.

    From Next.io:

    The lawsuit read: “Once the new user loses their initial bet, they are not in the same position as they were before placing their bet, in direct contrast to the advertising materials of Defendant.

    “New user losers are left with nothing but regret and half of the value they put into the app.?br />
    The lawsuit detailed that the promotions required users to front their own money, and that bonus funds must be wagered to be turned back into dollars.

    It also highlighted that the bonus bet was worth only half of its original dollar value following a loss, since users did not recover the bet’s initial stake.

    Montgomery’s attorney argued the promotion aimed to entice new users to make riskier bets, such as parlays or bets with higher odds, during their first time on the app.

    The complaint said the plaintiff as such brought claims against Seminole Hard Rock Digital LLC under Florida Statutes, Chapter 501 on behalf of himself and his class.
    Read more here: https://next.io/news/betting/hard-ro...o-regret-bets/
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    Honestly, I wish the industry would dispense with bonuses entirely. They're a pain in the ass for both operators and affiliates, and most players feel duped by the time they've rolled over higher-risk bets 15x and met all the other requirements.

    Offer new customers match play. Or even send them a "Welcome Bag" with $40 worth of branded items, like a t-shirt, hat, gift card, or beer koozie. It would be good marketing and less overhead than these crazy bonus schemes.

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