The NFL season is set to commence with a Week 1 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. The game, a rematch of Super Bowl LX, is expected to draw significant attention from bettors, with various sportsbooks and prediction markets offering promotional deals.
The Seattle Seahawks are favored by 3.5 points in the contest against Drake Maye and the Patriots. Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are expected to play key roles for the Seahawks as they defend their home turf at Lumen Field.
Several betting platforms have rolled out special offers for the season opener. Bet365 is providing new users with $365 in bonus bets when they wager $10, regardless of the bet's outcome. To claim this offer, users must sign up with the bet365 bonus code, make a minimum deposit of $10, and place a $10 bet on any Patriots vs. Seahawks market.
Fanatics Sportsbook is offering up to $1,000 matched in FanCash for new users. This promotion requires users to click a specific link, create an account using promo code NYPOST26, opt into the promotion, and place a wager of at least $1 with minimum odds of -200 for 10 consecutive days, with a maximum of $100 FanCash awarded daily.
BetMGM allows new customers to place a first wager up to $1,500 and receive bonus bets if the stake is lost. These bonus credits are valid for seven days. The promotion requires using the promo code POSTBET and meeting eligibility requirements.
FanDuel is offering new users up to $350 in bonus bets. To qualify, a minimum $5 deposit and a qualifying wager are necessary. The bonus is issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire seven days after receipt.
DraftKings is providing new players with $200 in bonus bets instantly when they wager $5. No specific promo code is needed; users can activate the offer by clicking a provided link to set up their account and make their first bet. The bonus bets are issued in increments over 21 days.
theScore Bet has a promotion that matches BetMGM's offer, providing a bet reset of up to $1,000. New users must sign up using the promo code NPNEWS and place an eligible wager.
In the realm of prediction markets, Kalshi is offering new users $25 when they trade $25. To avail this offer, users must download the Kalshi app or create an account online, enter the promo code NYPMAX during registration, verify their account, make a deposit, and complete at least $25 in trades.
Polymarket's promotion for new users involves a $50 trading bonus after a qualifying deposit. Users must enter the promo code NYPMAX1 during sign-up, create an account, verify it, make a minimum deposit of $10, and then make at least one real-money trade. These promotions are subject to terms and conditions, including age and geographic restrictions, and are intended for users aged 21 and older where applicable.