MLB’s Opening Day is tomorrow, and DraftKings Sportsbook is kicking things off right with one of the easiest bonuses you’ll find in the sports betting industry. New users who place a simple $5 cash bet can instantly grab $200 in bonus bets — no matter if that first wager wins or loses.
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With 14 games set for tomorrow’s big day and a full slate of storylines, this promo couldn’t have better timing. Now you can get into the action with $200 from DraftKings.
This is the kind of welcome offer that rewards new bettors for just getting in the game. The best part is that there’s no promo code, no need to wait for your bet to settle, and no need to win. Here’s everything you need to do to take advantage of this bonus—
Sign up. Just sign up for a new DraftKings Sportsbook account. This only takes a few minutes.
Initial deposit. Using one of their many deposit methods such as bank transfer or PayPal, you’ll need to deposit at least $5. Of course, you’ll need that $5 for the next step.
Make a bet. Place a $5 bet on any sport. While there’s plenty of baseball to bet on, there’s also NBA, NHL, and NCAA March Madness as well.
Get the bonus. Right after that bet is placed, you’ll get $200 in bonus bets dropped straight into your account. The bonus is yours to use however you want.
As we said, it doesn’t matter if you bet on baseball, basketball, or something completely random like darts. You’ll get 8 $25 bonus bets added directly to your account, and you’re off and running.
These bonus bets won’t be in the form of cash, like you deposited, instead, they’ll show up under “My Rewards” and expire after 7 days. You can’t combine them with profit boosts or cash them out early, and any winnings you hit don’t include the stake, however, you do get to keep and withdraw any winnings. So, for example, a $25 bonus bet at +100 odds pays out $25 — not $50. It’s a small price for such a big reward.
What makes this bonus hit even harder than Shohei Ohtani is the timing.
MLB’s Opening Day is already packed with tons of reasons to get involved. The Dodgers open their WS title defense in primetime against the Tigers. That game alone features a Cy Young showdown between Blake Snell and Tarik Skubal.
On the other coast, Paul Skenes, the reigning NL Rookie of the Year, takes the mound for Pittsburgh in his first Opening Day start against the Marlins.
Jacob deGrom returns for Texas. Juan Soto makes his Mets debut. And Corbin Burnes gets his first start for the Diamondbacks.
There’s so much to bet on, it’s important to note that every game has an angle, whether you're betting on pitchers, hitters, or even in-game moments when using DraftKings live-betting features.
You could throw a bonus bet on the Dodgers' moneyline, or ride with the Tigers if you like Skubal’s heat. You could bet on Soto going yard in his first Mets at-bat which would pay out at a whopping +550, or maybe try a strikeout OVER for deGrom or Skenes. Want to get a little wild? Use your bonus bets on a same-game parlay or a few Opening Day prop bets as well.
Our point is this — with $200 in bonus bets, you’ve got the freedom to try all sorts of strategies without risking your own hard-earned cash.
As with all bonus offers, there are a few things to keep in mind.
Not surprisingly, the offer is only for new users and is limited to one per customer. You also need to be 21 or older in most states — though it’s 18+ in a few places like New Hampshire, Wyoming, Kentucky, and even DC. On top of that, you have to be in a state where DraftKings is live. Fortunately, that includes big markets like New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, and the recently launched North Carolina.
Your $5 qualifying bet has to be placed with cash and not other bonus funds, and the bonus bets you receive expire after 7 days. They’ll show up under “My Rewards,” not in your main balance, and you won’t get the stake back in your winnings.
The good news is that no rollover is required, and winnings from the bonus bets are yours to withdraw.
Are those some terms and conditions you can get down with? They’re simple and to the point.
Opening Day is all about possibility and that’s what we love about this national pastime.
Every team has hope. Every fan is dialed in. And every bettor has the chance to start the season with a little extra firepower in their account thanks to this smoking-hot DraftKings bonus offer.
Whether you’re backing the preseason favorite Dodgers or taking a shot with a sleeper like the Tigers, you can use your bonus bets however you want on whoever you want. This is a great chance to try out different betting markets, learn how the sportsbook works, and maybe even hit a few early-season winners.
Our biggest recommendation is to not wait. Opening Day only comes once a year, and this DraftKings promo won’t be around forever. If you’re new to the platform and want to make your first bet really count, sign up now, drop $5 on any market, and let DraftKings do the rest. You’ll get $200 in bonus bets to use across any sport, all week long.
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