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BetMGM Offers New Players $1,500 Bet or $150 Bonus

2/10/2026

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Summary

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BetMGM Sportsbook offers new players a choice between a $1,500 first bet or a $150 NBA bonus, available in MI, NJ, PA, and WV.
Kalshi lets users trade up to $100 to unlock a $10 sign-up bonus for predictions.
The Super Bowl features similar promotions, and the NBA All-Star break approaches with Oklahoma City favored to win the championship.

History

Historical Context

New Jersey's journey to legalize sports betting began with a 2011 voter referendum, leading to Governor Chris Christie signing legislation in 2012. After a lengthy legal battle, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2018 that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act was unconstitutional, allowing New Jersey to officially legalize sports betting on June 11, 2018, significantly reshaping the gambling landscape and boosting state revenues.

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Story summary

BetMGM Sportsbook offers new players a choice between a $1,500 first bet or a $150 NBA bonus, available in MI, NJ, PA, and WV.
Kalshi lets users trade up to $100 to unlock a $10 sign-up bonus for predictions.
The Super Bowl features similar promotions, and the NBA All-Star break approaches with Oklahoma City favored to win the championship.

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