BetMGM Offers $1,500 Bonus for NBA Opening Day
New users can receive bonus bets on their first wager with promo code FOXNEWS.
BetMGM is offering new customers a first bet cover of up to $1,500 for any NBA Opening Day game using the promo code FOXNEWS. If a user's initial wager on NBA Opening Day loses, they will receive a refund in bonus bets equal to the amount of their first bet.
To claim this offer, new users must click on a promotional link, select 'Sign Up,' and create an account by providing personal information. The promo code FOXNEWS must be entered during registration. A minimum first deposit of $10 is required. The bonus funds will be credited to the user's account within 24 hours after the qualifying bet settles.
The NBA season kicks off with three games on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The first game features the Boston Celtics against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, at 3:00 p.m. ET, broadcast on NBC and Peacock. The Celtics, aiming to integrate new players like Paul George and Mitchell Robinson into their offense, face a Pistons team that was the top seed in the East last season but made limited offseason additions, acquiring John Collins to replace Tobias Harris.
Later that evening, at 7:00 p.m. ET, the Philadelphia 76ers will play the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City, also airing on NBC and Peacock. The 76ers have significantly bolstered their roster with the acquisition of former NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown and the free-agent signing of LeBron James, potentially forming the league's best starting five. The Knicks, coming off an NBA championship win, have largely retained their core starters but lost Mitchell Robinson.
The final game of the day features the Oklahoma City Thunder against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, at 9:30 p.m. ET, broadcast on NBC and Peacock. The Thunder have made minor roster adjustments, adding Aday Mara, and maintain a deep bench. The Spurs, who were NBA Championship runners-up last season, are looking to secure a title with Victor Wembanyama, aiming to solidify his status as a top player. While Tobias Harris was added to the Spurs roster, he is expected to miss this particular game.
BetMGM's promotional offer is available for any of these opening day matchups. Bonus bets are issued as refunds for losing first bets and can be used for future wagers. Odds for these games are subject to change.