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Score Big: DraftKings Offers $300 in Bonus Bets!

1/14/2026

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DraftKings Bonus Bets

DraftKings offers new users $300 in bonus bets after a $5 wager on NBA or college basketball, with -500 odds and a win required.
Key matchups include the San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, and the University of Connecticut Huskies (UConn) vs. Seton Hall.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are 33-7 and seek to rebound from losses to the Spurs.
BetMGM offers a $1,500 first-bet safety net for new users.

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BetMGM's NBA Offer

The New York Post reports BetMGM offers a 20% deposit match up to $1,600 for new users using bonus code NYPDM1600, applicable to NBA bets including the Trail Blazers vs. Warriors.
The Warriors recently lost to the Hawks.
The Trail Blazers are led by Deni Avdija, who is having a breakout season despite an injury.
Jonathan Kuminga's role on the Warriors has diminished, raising concerns about the team's depth.

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Historical Context

In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 was unconstitutional, allowing states to legalize sports betting. Following this, New Jersey legalized sports betting on June 14, 2018, leading to a surge in platforms like DraftKings and BetMGM, significantly impacting state revenues and sports culture.

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DraftKings Bonus Bets

DraftKings offers new users $300 in bonus bets after a $5 wager on NBA or college basketball, with -500 odds and a win required.
Key matchups include the San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, and the University of Connecticut Huskies (UConn) vs. Seton Hall.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are 33-7 and seek to rebound from losses to the Spurs.
BetMGM offers a $1,500 first-bet safety net for new users.

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