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US MLB, NFL, College Football & NBA betting trends

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2026-10-25 02:23 UTC → 2026-10-25 17:11 UTC · added ~~removed~~

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, such as the New York Yankees versus the Tampa Bay Rays.~~ 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. By 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.

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