Week 2 highlighted what makes college football so great. There was chaos across the country with six ranked teams suffering their first loss of the season. There were upsets everywhere, and that’s not even accounting for teams like Penn State, Oklahoma, Oregon and Alabama playing closely contested games before pulling out victories late. Hopefully, Week 3 has more of the same drama. The schedule has only two ranked-vs-ranked matchups, but there are some decent rivalry games sprinkled in as well.
Some of the best sportsbooks across the country are offering promotions to new users prior to Week 3. Here’s a comparison of the offers from top sportsbooks such as FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, Fanatics and bet365.
Top sportsbook promos
Sportsbook
Welcome bonus
Promo code
FanDuel
Bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets plus 3 weeks of NFL Sunday Ticket
None required
DraftKings
Bet $5, get $250 in bonus bets plus 1 month of NFL+ premium
None required
BetMGM
Up to $1,500 back in bonus bets if your first bet loses
CBSSPORTS
Caesars
Up to $1,000 back in bonus bets if your first bet loses
CBS1000
Fanatics
Get a $100 bet match for 10 straight days
None required
bet365
Choice between: Bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets
CBSBET365
FanDuel Sportsbook
New users who sign up at FanDuel Sportsbook can claim a two-part promotion. First, users must bet at least $5 on their first wager in order to receive $200 in bonus bets. In addition, users will also get three weeks of access to NFL Sunday Ticket. When you combine both promotions, you get one of the strongest in the industry. Bonus bets expire within seven days of issuance and must be wagered at least once before withdrawal. The original bonus bet stake is not included in the payout of any wagers.
21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (excluding certain perishes), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. Void where prohibited. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. After 3 months free trial, the full price of League Pass will be automatically charged monthly; cancel anytime. NBA League Pass – local blackout restrictions appply. No refunds. Terms, restrictions, and embargoes apply. Limit 1 pass per customer. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Data & text rates may apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit RG-help.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT). Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY).
DraftKings Sportsbook
DraftKings offers a similar promotion to the one above, but the DraftKings offer is even more lucrative when it comes to the amount of bonus bets credited. Simply deposit and bet $5 on your first wager, and DraftKings will credit you with 10 separate $25 bonus bets, equaling a total of $250 bonus bets. In addition, users will also get one month of access to NFL+ Premium, which is a way for fans to follow the league through access to NFL Network, NFL Red Zone, all-22 film, condensed game replays and more. Bonus bets must be wagered at least once and expire within seven days.
21+ only (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). 21+ and present in DC, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, TN, VA, or VT. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH and where prohibited. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $150 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/bball. Ends 1/5/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DraftKings. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Data & text rates may apply. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).
BetMGM Sportsbook
BetMGM Sportsbook offers new users up to $1,500 back in bonus bets if they lose their first bet. The bonus bet is equal to the stake of the first wager and is only issued if the bet loses. The maximum refund is $1,500. Users must use promo code CBSSPORTS to take advantage of the offer. On top of that, a minimum deposit of $10 is required. Bonus bets expire within seven days and have no cash value until wagered.
21+ only. First Bet Offer for new customers only. Min. first deposit of $10. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. Bonus bets amount equals lost stake up to $1500. Must be physically located in NC, NJ, IN, WV, DC, CO, PA, MI, IA, AZ, LA, TN, IL, VA, MD, MS, WY, MA, KS, OH, or KY. Void where prohibited. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. See BetMGM.com for Terms. US promotional offers not available in Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). Data & text rates may apply. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA).
Caesars Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook is another sportsbook that offers a type of “first bet insurance” as its promotion for new users. Register an account using promo code CBS1000 and fund your account with at least $10 to claim the offer. Your bonus bet is equal to the stake of your first wager and is only credited if your first bet loses. The promotion only applies to the first wager on an account. Users must be at least 21-years-old and located in a state in which Caesars operates in order to claim the offer. A bonus bet cannot be split amongst multiple bets. Users have 14 days to use the bonus bet before it expires. Bonus bets have no cash value until wagered at least once.
Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY or Washington, DC. New users only. Must register using eligible promo code. Min. qualifying bet amount: $1. Tokens max. bet amount: $25 per token. Tokens bet max. add’l winnings: $2,500 per token. Token(s) expire 14 days after receipt. Not reissued for voided/pushed bets. Void where prohibited. See Caesars.com/promos for full terms. Know When To Stop Before You Start®. Gambling Problem? CO, IL, KY, MD, MI, NJ, OH, TN, VA, WV, WY, Washington, D.C. (OLG Class A licensed Operator), KS (Affiliated with Kansas Crossing Casino), LA (Licensed through Horseshoe Bossier City and Caesars New Orleans), ME (Licensed through the Mi’kmaq Nation, Penobscot Nation, and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, federally recognized tribes located in the State of Maine), NC (Licensed through Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise), PA (Affiliated with Harrah’s Philadelphia): If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) or MD: visit mdgamblinghelp.org or WV: visit 1800gambler.net; AZ: Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP; IN: Call 1-800-9-WITH-IT; IA: Call 1-800-BETSOFF. Data & text rates may apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, MA: Call 1-800-327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, NY: Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369).
Fanatics Sportsbook
Fanatics is home to one of the more unique sign-up offers in the sports betting industry. Users can earn up to a $100 bonus bet every day for 10 straight days. Fanatics will be matching the stake of the user’s first bet of every day on markets with a minimum of -200 odds. The Fanatics promotion applies for 10 consecutive days, so if you miss a day, you forfeit the reward for that day. Bonus bets expire within seven days and must be used at least once before withdrawal. The bonus bet stake is not included in payouts.
Must be 21+. New customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VT, VA, WV, or WY only. Void where prohibited. Must apply this promotion in your bet slip and place a $1+ cash wager with odds of – 500 or longer each day for 10 straight days.Your 10 days begin the day you establish your account. Wager must settle as a loss to qualify for Bonus Bets. Bonus Bets will equal the amount of the losing wager(s) (up to $100 in Bonus Bets per day) and expire 7 days from issuance. Bonus bets amounts are non-withdrawable and winnings exclude bonus bet stake. This offer is not available in New York. Add’l Terms apply – see Fanatics Sportsbook app. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), (888) 789-7777 or http://ccpg.org (CT), or 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), or 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), or www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), or morethanagame.nc.gov (NC), or 1800gambler.net (WV). Data & text rates may apply. GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (CO/IL/KS/KY/MD/OH/MI/NC/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV), (800)-327-5050 or http://gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369) (NY)
Bet365 Sportsbook
In recent years, Bet365 Sportsbook has grown in popularity in the U.S. market after decades of dominating the scene in Europe. Its expansion is offering an excellent opportunity for new bettors. By signing up and depositing just $10, new users can place a minimum $5 bet on any market with odds of at least -500 and receive $200 in bonus bets. To take advantage of this promotion, use the promo code CBSBET365 when signing up. Be sure to claim the offer within 30 days of creating your account. Note that bonus bets must be used within seven days of issuance, and the stake from bonus bets is not included in any payouts.
Users can also choose bet365’s other welcome offer, which is a first bet safety net of up to $1,000. This could be a more attractive offer to bettors who want place a larger initial bet. The same terms and conditions apply.
21+ only (18+ in KY). Offer available in AZ/IA/IN/KY/LA (select parishes)/NC/NJ/OH/VA. Void where prohibited. Available to new customers only. Must claim offer within 30 days following registration. Deposit $10+ and place $5+ qualifying bet. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable and the Bonus Bets wager excluded from returns. Bonus Bets expire after 7 days. Add’l terms and restriction apply see at bet365.com. The above bonus code can be used during registration but does not change the offer amount in any way. Data & text rates may apply. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, IN, KY, LA, NC, NJ, OH, VA) or 1-800-BETS OFF (IA).
Sports Betting Promos for CFB Week 3
There is a large variety of sports welcome promotions available across the industry as football season is in its early stages. Whether it’s a bet-and-get promotion or a first bet insurance promotion or a unique promotion like the one offered by Fanatics, users can choose which sportsbook and promotion suits them best. None of these sportsbooks is a bad option; it’s a matter of picking which one best suits you.
