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The latest DraftKings promo code offers new users up to $150 in bonus bets instantly if their first $5 wager wins, and even during slower sports times, there are plenty of games taking place. The second half of the MLB season begins on Friday, July 18. Juan Soto and the New York Mets host the Cincinnati Reds. DraftKings is offering a no-sweat MLB bet and a no-sweat home run bet on Friday, and Soto's with +450 home run odds could be an intriguing play for the newest DraftKings promo code. Click here to get the upgraded DraftKings promo code for new users:

How to claim DraftKings promo code on Friday

There's no code required for this offer, but you have to be of legal age in a state where DraftKings legitimately operates. You must also be a new user at the sportsbook to get the offer, meaning you could not have previously signed up for a DraftKings account. Here's how to sign up.

  1. Click "Claim Bonus" on this page or click here.
  2. Create a DraftKings Sportsbook account by entering all required information, including name, email and the last four digits of your Social Security number.
  3. Agree to DraftKings' terms and conditions.
  4. Make an initial deposit of at least $5
  5. Place a first bet of at least $5 with odds of -500 or shorter.

DraftKings will give you bonus bets in the form of six $25 slips within 72 hours of your qualifying wager settling as a win. Bonus bets are valid for seven days after they are received. They hold no cash value. Payouts from bonus bets are transferred to the user's cash balance and do not include the bonus bet stake.

Friday MLB betting preview 

The San Diego Padres head on the road to play the Washington Nationals to start the second half of the MLB season on Friday. This NL battle starts at 6:45 p.m. ET. Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. owns a .269 batting average and the third-most hits on the team (96). His over/under is listed at 1.5 hits. The Padres are -157 favorites, with the Nationals at +128 underdogs in the latest Friday MLB odds at DraftKings. 

Elsewhere, the Tampa Rays and the Baltimore Orioles will square off in an AL East battle at 7:35 p.m. ET. Charlie Morton goes into this contest with a 5.18 ERA and 88 strikeouts on the season. The Rays are -121 favorites, with the Orioles at -101 underdogs in the latest Friday MLB odds at DraftKings Sportsbook. Morton's over-under for strikeouts is 4.5, with the Over at -155 at DraftKings, and he's gone over this number in six of his last eight starts. Bet at DraftKings and get $150 in bonus bets instantly:

Responsible Gaming at DraftKings

DraftKings provides a "Responsible Gaming Center" tab for users on their profile pages. This landing page includes help for problem gambling as well as "Safer Play Tools," a list of options that allow users to limit their use of the app with deposit limits (daily, weekly or monthly), wagering limits, max wager limits and time limits. The platform also has a support team available 24/7 via live chat, and provides contact information for state and national helplines for those who need additional help. If you think you may have a gambling problem, you can call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.