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BetMGM's $1,500 Bet Boost for UFC and NFL Weekend

1/25/2026

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Summary

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BetMGM offers new users in select states a $1,500 first bet or a $150 bonus.
The promotion runs during a busy weekend that features UFC 324 and NFL Conference Championship games.
The UFC 324 main event is Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett, with Pimblett favored at -235.
If a user's first bet loses, BetMGM refunds the stake as bonus bets valid for seven days.

History

Historical Context

New Jersey's journey to legalize sports betting began with a 2011 voter referendum, followed by Governor Chris Christie's 2012 legislation. After a lengthy legal battle, the Supreme Court's 2018 ruling in Murphy v. NCAA overturned the federal ban, allowing New Jersey to legalize sports betting. By 2021, the state's sports betting revenue reached $3.2 billion, significantly impacting its economy and gambling landscape.

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Story summary

BetMGM offers new users in select states a $1,500 first bet or a $150 bonus.
The promotion runs during a busy weekend that features UFC 324 and NFL Conference Championship games.
The UFC 324 main event is Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett, with Pimblett favored at -235.
If a user's first bet loses, BetMGM refunds the stake as bonus bets valid for seven days.

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