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Live betting is becoming an increasingly popular way for sports bettors to join the action, and the latest DraftKings promo code gives new users $150 in bonus bets when they wager $5 or more. That means more chances to increase your bankroll with live online sports betting on the first round of the 2025 Open Championship on Thursday, July 17. Sign up for DraftKings here and click "CLAIM BONUS" below to get the newest DraftKings promo code for the 2025 British Open and other Thursday events:

How to claim DraftKings promo code

Here's how to sign up for the DraftKings offer. There's no code required, but you must be of legal age in a state where DraftKings legitimately operates.

  1. Click "CLAIM BONUS" on this page, which will take you to DraftKings Sportsbook or click here.
  2. Register your account by entering all required information, including name, email and payment details.
  3. Make a minimum deposit of $5.
  4. Make a wager of $5 or more on any sport. There is no minimum odds requirement.

DraftKings will issue bonus bets within 72 hours of the first wager settling, regardless of the outcome, in the form of six $25 slips. Bonus bets expire in seven days. They cannot be cashed out or withdrawn. If you win a wager using bonus bets, you will get the winnings but not the stake.

Open Championship betting preview

The 2025 Open Championship began at 1:35 a.m. ET on Thursday, but tee times are staggered through 11:16 a.m. ET with opportunities to make Open Championship bets before and after players tee off throughout the day. One of the most intriguing groups begins their round at 10:10 a.m. ET with Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Tommy Fleetwood all playing together. McIlroy was favored in head-to-head matchups against both his group members, with -220 odds against Thomas and -165 odds against Fleetwood for a better opening-round score. Meanwhile, Fleetwood had -165 odds head-to-head against Thomas (+120). You can make live bets on tournament winners, finishing position and live matchups and hole props throughout Thursday on DraftKings. 

NBA Summer League betting preview

Kon Knueppel, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft from Duke, takes the court again on Thursday for the Charlotte Hornets against the San Antonio Spurs in NBA Summer League action. The Spurs are 1.5-point favorites in the latest NBA odds on DraftKings Sportsbook in a matchup of 3-0 teams in Summer League play. Knueppel had 16 points and 10 assists on Monday in the Hornets' latest Summer League game. Dylan Harper, the No. 2 overall pick by the Spurs, is shut down for the remainder of the NBA Summer League. The Spurs vs. Hornets begins at 7 p.m. ET as one of eight games on the Thursday NBA Summer League schedule. 

MLB betting preview

It's never too early to start making Friday MLB bets with odds already out on DraftKings Sportsbook for when the All-Star Break concludes on Friday. The Chicago Cubs host the Boston Red Sox in the first game out of the 2025 MLB All-Star Break with a 2:20 p.m. ET first pitch on Friday. Lucas Giolito (6-1, 3.36 ERA) starts for Boston against Colin Rea (7-3, 3.91 ERA) for Chicago. The Cubs are -132 favorites, with the Red Sox as +109 underdogs in the latest Friday MLB odds for MLB betting on DraftKings on a full 15-game slate on Friday. Rea had a 1.32 ERA over his final two starts entering the All-Star Break, and Giolito had a 0.44 ERA over his last three starts, allowing just one run over 20 2/3 innings. 

Responsible Gaming

DraftKings takes responsible gaming seriously and has plenty of tools for users to practice responsible gaming. These include setting deposit limits, betting activity alerts, taking timeouts, and using self-exclusion measures. DraftKings also has a live chat feature where users can get in touch with a support team available 24/7 and also provides contact information for state and national helplines for those who need additional assistance.