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6 NBA betting promos: BetMGM, FanDuel, bet365, ESPN BET offer sign-up bonuses for any playoff matchup

By Ian Firstenberg | Last updated May 16, 2024 12:01 PM ET

The NBA Playoffs are in full swing, as three of the four conference semifinals continue — with the Celtics being the only team that's advanced thus far.

With that in mind, we've compiled a list of the best NBA betting promos below. This includes all of the biggest sports betting operators you're familliar with, and maybe a couple you're not.

There's a variety of different promotional structures from deposit matches to bet insurance and everything in between.

Before diving in it's important to remember, unless specified, all of these offers are only for new customers. You must be at least 21 or older to claim any of these promos, unless otherwise noted.

Operator	Bonus code & Promotion(s)	Available states	T&Cs
BetMGM	YBNEWS1600: 20% Deposit Match up to $1.6K or YARDNEWS: $1.5K First Bet Insurance	AZ, CO, IL, IN, IA, LA, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY	21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY. Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA). 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI). Participant must complete the Wagering Requirements and satisfy the (10x) playthrough requirement. Visit BetMGM.com for Terms & Conditions.
FanDuel (No promo code needed for either)	Bet $5 Get $150 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins! or Bet $5 Get $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins!	AZ, CO, CT, IL, TN, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, VT, WV, WY or MA, OH	Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here.GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA).21+ and present in MA or OH. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Not available in NC. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com.
ESPN BET	YARDNEWS: $1,000 First Bet Reset!	AZ, CO, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV	New users only, 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Must be physically present in AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, or WV in order to wager. Players must sign up using a specified Promotion code and then place an Eligible Wager on an Eligible Game during the Promotion Period. Bonus Bets will be credited upon making the first bet. Please Gamble Responsibly.
Caesars Sportsbook	YNEWS1000: Get up to $1,000 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Doesn't Win!	AZ, CO, MA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY	21+ only. New users and first $10+ wager only. Offer valid and must be physically present in AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, and WY only. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? IL, MD, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV: Call 1-800-GAMBLER. MA: CALL 1-800-327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org. NY: Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). ©2024, Caesars Entertainment
Fanatics Sportsbook (No promo code needed)	Bet and Get up to $1,000 in Bonus Bets! or Sign Up & Get $50 in Bonus Bets!	AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, NC, OH, TN, VA, WV or CT, MA, NJ, NY, PA, VT	Must be 21+. GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER(CO/IL/KS/KY/MD/OH/MI/NC/NJ/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV), (800)-327-5050 or http://gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 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)
bet365	BARKER: Get a First Bet Safety Net up to $1,000 in Bonus Bets! or BARKER: Bet $5+, Get $150 in Bonus Bets!	AZ, CO, IA, IN, KY, LA, NC, NJ, OH, VA	New players only, 21+ (18+ in KY). Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Available in AZ, NJ, IA, CO, KY, IN, LA, NC, VA, OH only. Place a qualifying bet of up to $1000 to be eligible for a matched refund in Bonus Bets if your qualifying bet loses. A deposit (minimum $10) is required to participate in this offer. T&Cs, time limits and exclusions apply.

About the NBA promos

To correspond with the list above, we've outlined each operator and included the available promotions below. You can review the offers and activate each offer with the hyperlink or module.

BetMGM

There are two promotions available for NBA bettors with BetMGM. You can use the BetMGM YBNEWS1600 to unlock a 20 percent deposit match with a $1,600 cap. This offer has an additional 10x wager requirement over the 30 days following your sign up.

If that's not to your liking, you can deploy the BetMGM bonus code YARDNEWS to unlock a bet insurance offer with a $1,500 cap. You'll get the value of your first wager back as bonus bets if you lose.

While each bonus code is hyperlinked, you can also use the modules below to sign up.

FanDuel

There are also two available offers here but neither require a promo code and both are a different structure than the ones listed above.

First, there's a $150 bet and get that's widely available plus there's a $300 bet and get that has a more limited circulation.

Both offers require a cash wager of at least $5 to trigger the promotion. Once it settles, regardless of status, you'll collect the bonus bets.

You can use the hyperlinked offers above or the modules below to sign up for an account.

ESPN BET

ESPN BET is a newer operator on the block, compared to some of the more established brands listed above, but still has a competitive welcome offer for NBA bettors.

Use the ESPN BET promo code YARDNEWS to claim a $1,000 First Bet Reset. Essentially, this is a bet insurance offer with a $1K cap. So, if your bet loses, you'll get the value of your cash wager back as bonus bets — up to $1,000.

The hyperlinked promo code above or the module below will initiate the sign up process.

Caesars Sportsbook

If you're at all familliar with betting, you're familliar with the Caesars brand, specifically Caesars Sportsbook.

Currently, the industry giant offers a $1,000 bet insurance promotion when you sign up with the Caesars Sportsbook promo code YNEWS1000.

Similarly structured as the other offers on the list, you'll get the value of your cash wager back as bonus bets if you lose, up to $1K.

Check out the modules below, or use the hyperlinked promo code above, to begin the sign up.

Fanatics Sportsbook

No promo code needed for either of the offers here. You can claim either a bet and get of up to $1K or sign up in specific states and get $50 in bonus bets.

With the former offer, you'll need to opt-in daily and place a cash bet of $100 at the start of each day to collect the full value. The promo runs for 10 days and you'll get bonus bets based on the amount you put down initially, $100 a day for 10 days equals $1000 total.

That second promotion is more specific and you'll earn $50 in bonus bets in certain states just for signing up.

You can click the links above or use the modules to get started.

bet365

bet365, one of the international sports betting leaders, is unique to this list as it offers two promotions but both are accessible with the same bonus code.

Sign up for an account using the bet365 bonus code BARKER to claim either a first bet insurance offer up to $1,000 or a $150 bet and get.

You can unlock either offer with the hyperlinks or use the modules below.

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