Week 2 of the NFL preseason is underway, featuring a slate of exhibition games leading up to the regular season. As the league prepares for its September kickoff, several sportsbooks are offering promotional bonuses for new users looking to engage with NFL betting.
The Thursday slate of preseason games includes matchups such as the Raiders vs. Texans on ESPN and the 49ers vs. Chargers on NFL Network. These games serve as a lead-in to the main NFL season, and sports betting platforms are providing incentives for bettors.
Sportsbooks like bet365, Fanatics, BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, and theScore Bet are offering various welcome bonuses. These promotions aim to attract new customers by providing bonus bets, matched wagers, or bet credits. For instance, bet365 allows new users to bet $10 and receive $150 in bonus bets, while Fanatics offers up to $1,000 matched in FanCash for bets placed over the first 10 days on the platform. BetMGM provides a potential refund of up to $1,500 in bonus bets if a new customer's initial wager does not win. FanDuel's offer includes daily bets to potentially receive up to $1,000 in bet resets, and DraftKings offers $150 in bonus bets instantly when a user places a $5 bet. TheScore Bet matches a top value with a bet reset of up to $1,000.
In addition to traditional sportsbooks, prediction market apps are also offering promotions. Kalshi allows new users to earn up to $500 when they trade $25, using the promo code NYPMAX. Polymarket offers a $20 bonus after a qualifying deposit and a first real-money trade, using the promo code NYPMAX1. FanDuel Predicts and DraftKings Predictions also have sign-up offers for users interested in trading prediction markets, with potential rewards up to $150 in prediction dollars.
These offers come with various terms and conditions, including minimum deposit amounts, wager requirements, odds restrictions, and expiration dates for bonus funds. Eligibility is typically limited to new customers and may vary by state. Players experiencing gambling problems are advised to contact national helplines or state-specific resources.