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The NBA Playoffs have arrived, and if you're a new bettor, you can access the FanDuel promo code to get $250 in bonus bets to use for the NBA Playoffs. Let's dive into all the details for FanDuel's offer and preview the first round of the NBA Playoffs. 

How to claim FanDuel's promo code

Here are the instructions to earn $250 in bonus bets at FanDuel if you're a new user.

  1. Click "Claim Bonus" on this page, which will send you to FanDuel 
  2. Enter the information requested and allow your location to be verified
  3. Deposit at least $5 
  4. Make a first wager of at least $5 

The most important thing to note about FanDuel's promo is that you have to win your first bet to receive the $250 in bonus bets. There isn't an odds requirement for the wager, so while it's still not automatic, you can wager on as heavy a favorite as you can find on the FanDuel app.

The nice aspect about FanDuel's $250 in bonus bets is that the new user can wager them however they'd want. You can wager the $250 as one $250 bet, 10 $25 wagers or even 125 $2 bets. However, all bonus bets must all be used up within seven days, so make sure you spend all of that amount in a timely manner. When betting with bonus bets, you only get the winnings back, not the initial stake, since the bonus bets aren't a cash bet. 

FanDuel promo comparison

FanDuel is one of several sportsbooks offering promotions for new users, and you can see all of the offers below.

Brand Promo CBS promo code
FanDuelBet $5, get $250 in bonus bets if your bet winsNone required
BetMGMUp to $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet losesCBSSPORTS
CaesarsBet $1, double your winnings on your next 10 betsCBSDYW
FanaticsBet and get up to $1,000 in No Sweat BetsNone required
DraftKingsBet $5, get $200 in bonus bets instantlyNone required
bet365Bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets win or loseCBSBET365

Besides FanDuel, there are other sportsbooks also running a "bet and get" promotion for new users. While the bonus bet amounts are smaller at DraftKings ($200) and bet365 ($150) compared to FanDuel, you don't have to win your first bet of at least $5 in order to get the bonus bets at the other sportsbooks. 

There are also a couple of first bet promos at BetMGM and Fanatics Sportsbook. At BetMGM, new users can wager up to $1,500 on their first bet and have that wager matched in bonus bets if it loses. With Fanatics, you can have a first bet of $100 matched in bonus bets in each of your first 10 days with the sportsbook, for up to $1,000 in bonus bets in total. 

Caesars is giving new users 10 100% profit boost tokens to potentially double your winnings for 10 bets after a first bet of $1. The maximum bet amount for each token is $25. So to maximize this promotion, new users can wager up to a total of $250 with all 10 tokens. 

Previewing the first round of the NBA Playoffs

In the Eastern Conference, the defending champion and No. 2-seeded Celtics will face the No. 7 Magic after Orlando's victory over the Hawks in the play-in tournament. One of the biggest surprises in the NBA this season was the Pistons, and they are facing the No. 3 Knicks in the 3-6 matchup. The only divisional battle that has been locked in for the first round is between the No. 4 Pacers and the No. 5 Bucks.

Out in the Western Conference, the No. 2 Rockets will face off against the No. 7 Warriors. Despite Houston having home-court advantage and finishing with four more wins than Golden State in the regular season, the Warriors are actually -188 favorites in the series. The only other time a No. 7 seed was the betting favorite in a first-round NBA playoff series was the 2021 Lakers against the Suns, though the better seed prevailed in that one, with the Suns winning in six games. Top-seeded Oklahoma City is a heavy favorite to beat the Memphis Grizzlies in the No. 1 vs. No. 8 matchup.

The other Western Conference matchups are the No. 3 Lakers and No. 6 Timberwolves, as well as the No. 4 Nuggets and No. 5 Clippers.

Responsible Gaming

Every sports bettor needs to know responsible gaming, and FanDuel has tools such as time limits and wager limits to help bettors out with this. 

There are nationwide resources bettors can use as well, including The National Council on Problem Gaming, Gamblers Anonymous and calling 1-800-GAMBLER.