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BetMGM Launches NBA Playoffs Promotions Across Multiple States

4/15/2026

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Summary

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BetMGM offers promotions for new users tied to the NBA Play-In Tournament and MLB playoffs.
In Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, users receive $150 in bonus bets after a $10 winning wager with the bonus code WSNSPORTS.
In other states, a first bet up to $1,500 is refunded as bonus bets if it loses.
The NBA playoffs begin Saturday, with the Oklahoma City Thunder favored to repeat as champions.

History

Historical Context

New Jersey's journey to legalize sports betting began with a 2011 voter referendum and culminated in the Supreme Court's 2018 ruling that overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. This landmark decision allowed states to regulate their own betting markets, leading to a 30% increase in sports betting revenue nationwide, totaling $3.2 billion, and reshaping the gambling landscape across the United States.

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Story summary

BetMGM offers promotions for new users tied to the NBA Play-In Tournament and MLB playoffs.
In Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, users receive $150 in bonus bets after a $10 winning wager with the bonus code WSNSPORTS.
In other states, a first bet up to $1,500 is refunded as bonus bets if it loses.
The NBA playoffs begin Saturday, with the Oklahoma City Thunder favored to repeat as champions.

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