[REVISION HISTORY]

High‑value betting and prediction market promos continue

Updated 7 times since CLSTR started tracking revisions of this situation.

What changed

2026-08-20 08:23 UTC → 2026-09-01 20:26 UTC · added ~~removed~~

High‑value betting and prediction market promos continue ~~into August 2026~~

The surge of high‑value betting and fantasy‑sports promotions that began in early July has broadened to cover ~~every~~ major World Cup knockout ~~round~~ rounds and parallel U.S. sporting events. On June 28 DraftKings, Bet365, FanDuel, Kalshi and Polymarket introduced round‑of‑16 bonuses ranging from $10‑$200 bonus bets and $50‑$150 sign‑up credits, all aimed at new users. July 2–5 saw a wave of offers tied to the World Cup and MLB: DraftKings $200 bonus bets, Bet365 $150 bonus for July 4, theScore Bet $1,000 bet‑reset, Polymarket $50 sign‑up bonus, Boom’s $40 free daily‑fantasy lineups, Underdog’s $50 MLB entry credit, and FanDuel Predicts $25–$50 trade bonuses. By late July, FanDuel expanded its focus on MLB through specific home run player prop bets and research-driven picks for players like Kyle Schwarber and Yordan Alvarez. Simultaneously, FanDuel Predicts, a prediction‑market app launched with CME Group, expanded its availability to all 50 U.S. states, offering a $25 welcome bonus for new users making any trade. While sports-specific contracts remain restricted in certain states, the platform allows nationwide trading on crypto, commodities, and financials. Promotional mid-August, promotional competition intensified ~~in mid-August.~~ as DraftKings introduced an incentive ~~where~~ for new customers to receive $150 in ‘Predictions Dollars’ via $50 increments over 14 days for trading on ~~various markets, such as~~ markets like MLB games. FanDuel has ~~also increased~~ simultaneously expanded its ~~incentives, offering a welcome offer in~~ promotional ecosystem. In certain U.S. ~~states~~ states, FanDuel offers a welcome incentive where new users can receive up to $1,000 in bonus bets by depositing $5 and placing a $5 wager for five consecutive days. ~~This~~ The platform’s prediction market arm, FanDuel Predicts, continues to offer welcome incentives in specific states, including Alabama, California, Florida, and Texas, for trading on sports, cryptocurrency, commodities, and financials. By late August, FanDuel diversified its offerings further. Its casino division introduced a ~~sustained, high‑value promotional environment spanning sportsbooks, daily‑fantasy platforms,~~ package for new users in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and ~~prediction‑market apps.~~ West Virginia, consisting of 500 bonus spins and $50 in site credit with no wagering requirements. Additionally, the company launched the FanDuel Rewards Club, a monthly points-based loyalty program where customers earn points through wagering activity to unlock tiered benefits such as daily promotions and Rewards Boxes. FanDuel Predicts remains available in most U.S. states, with specific welcome offers restricted to a growing list of locations including Alaska, Delaware, Georgia, and several other states.

Versions

Only revisions since CLSTR began indexing content versions appear here. Select a version to see what changed compared to the one before it.