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US MLB, NFL, College Football & NBA betting trends

Overview

Promotional activity in the US sports betting and prediction markets has expanded to include major sportsbook operators alongside prediction platforms, targeting MLB, NFL, college football, and NBA markets. In late August 2026, Bet365 and BetMGM introduced significant incentives for MLB and NFL preseason games. Bet365 offered new users $150 in bonus bets with a $5 qualifying wager, including 50 bonus casino spins in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Michigan. BetMGM provided tiered incentives: in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, users could receive $150 in bonus bets after a $10 wager; in other states like Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, and Ohio, a $1,500 first-bet insurance promotion was available. By late August and throughout September, other platforms joined these efforts. FanDuel offered up to $350 in Bet Reset Tokens for daily wagers, while PrizePicks provided a ‘play $5, get $150 in lineups’ promotion. BetMGM extended its tiered offers to include college football. Prediction markets also increased activity; Polymarket raised referral bonuses to $50 for a $10 deposit using codes such as ‘MASS’, ‘OREGON’, and ‘PENNLIVE’. Novig offered $25 in trade credits for new users with a $10 deposit, applicable to MLB and NFL matchups. In early October 2026, Polymarket launched a $25 trading bonus for new users making a minimum $10 deposit, providing a total of $35 in starting funds. These offers were timed around Monday Night Football and MLB Division Series games. By October 7, FanDuel introduced a promotion for new customers to receive up to $250 in bonus bets by wagering $5 per day for five consecutive days. As of late October 2026, activity shifted toward the NBA opening week, the MLB World Series, and college football. Polymarket, a CFTC-regulated prediction market exchange, continued promotional efforts for upcoming NFL Week 7 matchups and college football games.

Entities

Polymarket · BetMGM · Novig · Major League Baseball · DraftKings

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 26 sources
    NBA partners with Kalshi and Polymarket for prediction markets

    The NBA has named Kalshi and Polymarket as preferred prediction market partners, implementing strict integrity safeguards and signing an information-sharing agreement with the CFTC.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Polymarket offers new user bonuses for sports prediction markets

    Polymarket is offering new users a $25 bonus with a $10 deposit to trade event contracts on upcoming NFL and college football games.

  3. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Prediction markets and sports betting platforms offer various promotional bonuses

    Various prediction markets and sports betting platforms, including Polymarket and OG Trading Market, are offering sign-up bonuses for upcoming MLB, NBA, NFL, and college football events.

  4. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Prediction market platforms offer promotional bonuses for NFL and NBA trading

    Prediction market platforms Polymarket, Kalshi, and Novig are offering sign-up bonuses for new users to trade NFL, NBA, and other event markets.

  5. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Sports betting platforms offer promotions for MLB and NFL games

    Sports betting platforms including Polymarket, BetMGM, and FanDuel are offering various sign-up bonuses and promotional credits for MLB postseason and NFL Thursday Night Football games.

  6. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Polymarket offers $25 trading bonus for NFL and MLB markets

    Polymarket is offering new US users a $25 trading bonus with a $10 deposit, timed with NFL Monday Night Football and MLB playoff games.

  7. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Polymarket and Novig launch new sports prediction market promotions

    Prediction market platforms Polymarket and Novig have introduced new sign-up bonuses for US users to trade MLB, NFL, and college football event contracts.

  8. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    BetMGM announces college football betting promotions

    BetMGM has announced college football betting promotions, including a $150 bonus in select states and a $1,500 first-bet offer in other participating US regions.

  9. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Sports betting platforms launch various promotional offers for MLB and NFL

    Multiple sports betting and prediction platforms, including Polymarket, BetMGM, and FanDuel, are offering various sign-up bonuses and promotional credits for MLB, NFL, and college football markets.

  10. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    BetMGM offers sportsbook and casino bonuses for US customers

    BetMGM is offering new US customers various welcome bonuses, including up to $1,500 in sportsbook bonus bets and a $1,000 casino deposit match.

  11. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Bet365 and BetMGM offer promotional bonuses for MLB games

    Bet365 and BetMGM are offering various promotional bonuses and sign-up incentives for new users betting on MLB games.

  12. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    MLB matchups highlighted alongside new sports betting promotions

    MLB matchups like the Dodgers vs. Rockies are featured alongside new user betting promotions from Novig and Underdog for upcoming baseball games.

  13. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Bet365 and OG announce new sports betting promotional offers

    Bet365 and OG are offering promotional bonuses for new users, including $150 in bonus bets for MLB via bet365 and trading incentives through the OG app.

  14. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Sports news covers NFL predictions and betting promotions

    Sports news covers 2026 NFL season predictions and various promotional offers for MLB, NFL preseason, and UFC 330 betting and prediction markets.

  15. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    DraftKings Predictions launches new customer promotional offer

    DraftKings Predictions is offering new customers up to $150 in non-withdrawable site credits following an initial event-contract trade of $5 or more.

  16. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    DraftKings and Underdog Launch MLB Betting Bonus Promotions

    DraftKings and Underdog each offer new‑user MLB betting bonuses—$150 for a $5 wager on DraftKings and $50 bonus entries for a $5 bet on Underdog.

  17. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    US Sports Betting Platforms Offer MLB Promo Bonuses in August 2026

    US betting sites BetMGM, Bet365, DraftKings and Polymarket rolled out MLB promo codes in early August 2026, offering bonuses from $20 to $1,500 depending on state and deposit.

  18. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Betr Launches $200 MLB Bonus Amid Fantasy Reliever Rankings

    Betr offers a $200 MLB bonus for new users while a fantasy baseball guide releases daily reliever streamer rankings and roster updates for MLB teams.

  19. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    MLB Betting Sites Launch New User Bonuses Up to $1500

    DraftKings, theScore Bet and Splash each rolled out new MLB betting promos, offering up to $150 bonus bets, a $1,000 bet reset and a 50% deposit match up to $500 for new users.

  20. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    MLB Daily Fantasy Sites Launch New Bonus Promotions

    Underdog and Chalkboard Daily Fantasy launch July 21 promotions for new MLB users, offering $50 bonus entries and up to $100 bonus plus a free pick, respectively.

  21. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    US Sports Betting Platforms Offer New Player Bonuses

    DraftKings and Boom each launch new‑user bonuses—$200 extra wagers and $40 free fantasy lineups respectively—targeting U.S. sports bettors.

Sources

al.com · basketusa.com · bestofneworleans.com · bettinglab.dk · bleacherreport.com · blocktempo.com · canceractive.com · cleveland.com · coindeskjapan.com · covers.com · crossingbroad.com · defirate.com · denverstiffs.com · dubaiartseason.ae · elitesportsny.com · elplural.com · empirestakes.com · essentiallysports.com · fantasylabs.com · fantasypros.com · foxsports.com · gastatepatriot.com · greekgateway.com · insider.gr · kapuclouvain.be · kryptouutiset.net · kstp.com · lider.media · liveblog.wtop.com · liveblogwp.wtop.com · mardigras.com · masslive.com · meridiano.com.ve · mlive.com · msn.foxsports.com · mycryptoparadise.com · neweconomy.jp · newyorkupstate.com · nj.com · noticiasdemalaga.es · olorisupergal.com · oregonlive.com · pcnmobile.com · pennlive.com · pitcherlist.com · rande-academy.cz · recentlyheard.com · revistaprevenir.com.br

This summary has been updated 42 times: see revision history