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BetMGM Launches $1,500 Bonus for College Basketball Fans

2/17/2026

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Summary

BetMGM Promotions Launch

BetMGM is offering new users in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia a $1,500 first-bet offer and a Bet $10, Get $150 bonus.
The promotions align with major college basketball matchups, including Syracuse vs. Duke and Iowa State vs. Houston.
Duke is heavily favored to beat Syracuse, while Iowa State is a slight favorite over Houston.
New users must enter the appropriate state-specific bonus code to access these offers.

Summary

BetMGM Launches Bonuses

BetMGM is promoting a $1,500 first bet offer for new users in Missouri and a $150 bonus for successful $10 wagers in select states.
The promotion coincides with key college basketball games, including Michigan vs. Purdue and UCLA vs. Michigan State, and Winter Olympic events, with bettors using the BetMGM bonus code SILIVEMGM.
The bonuses expire within seven days.
Eligibility requires users to be 21 years old.

History

Historical Context

In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, declaring the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act unconstitutional. This landmark decision allowed New Jersey to legalize sports betting, which had been previously restricted. By the end of its first year, New Jersey generated over $300 million in sports betting revenue, significantly influencing the national gambling landscape.

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BetMGM Promotions Launch

BetMGM is offering new users in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia a $1,500 first-bet offer and a Bet $10, Get $150 bonus.
The promotions align with major college basketball matchups, including Syracuse vs. Duke and Iowa State vs. Houston.
Duke is heavily favored to beat Syracuse, while Iowa State is a slight favorite over Houston.
New users must enter the appropriate state-specific bonus code to access these offers.

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