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BetMGM Launches $1,500 Bonus for New Users

4/11/2026

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Summary

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BetMGM offers new users a welcome bonus of up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their first wager loses, along with $50 in BetMGM Rewards Points.
To qualify, users must create an account, deposit at least $10, and place their first bet.
In addition, BetMGM operates in 22 states and runs a "bet $10, get $150" promotion for users in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

History

Historical Context

In 2018, New Jersey legalized sports betting, following a Supreme Court ruling that overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, which had restricted sports gambling since 1992. This landmark decision allowed states to regulate their own betting markets, leading to $3.2 billion in revenue in New Jersey's first year and enabling companies like BetMGM to expand operations across multiple states.

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Story summary

BetMGM offers new users a welcome bonus of up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their first wager loses, along with $50 in BetMGM Rewards Points.
To qualify, users must create an account, deposit at least $10, and place their first bet.
In addition, BetMGM operates in 22 states and runs a "bet $10, get $150" promotion for users in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

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