Sign-up Offers Summary
Before You Start
- Read our Getting Started guides.
- Limits are the worst thing that can happen to you as a Matched Bettor. Understand what limits are and how to avoid them by reading our Don't Get Limited guide.
- Ensure you understand what promotions can and cannot be stacked. For example you do not want to put two Risk Free Bets against each other. Read our Stacking Promotions Guides.
- Signup offers do vary by state and change periodically. Always double check the terms and conditions of each offer. Common criteria include:
a. Minimum deposit amount
b. Minimum odds
c. Required timeline from when your account was opened
d. Promo code required or not
e. Maximum value - Don't stop after the sign-up offers. Sportsbooks have recurring promotions that can easily be worth over several hundred dollars a month, or even more if you reach VIP status.
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Getting Started
After reading our Getting Started guide, the next step is determining your starting bankroll. Your starting bankroll changes the approach you take to complete all the sign-up offers. This guide contains two methods, one for bankrolls over $6,000 (large) and one for under $6,000 (standard). Selecting your starting bankroll size below adjusts the recommended order for completing the sign-up offers and helps optimize your profit.
Standard bankrolls: Start with the smaller sign-up offers to build your bankroll. Then move to DraftKings followed by the larger sign-up offers.
Large Bankrolls: Start with DraftKings and maximize the 20% deposit match. Then use DraftKings to hedge other signup offers. This will often results in their VIP team contacting you which leads to larger and more profitable offers. If you have a bankroll over $10,000 consider immediately going after VIP status. Read our guide on Becoming a VIP.
The introductory bonuses provided below are just the beginning. Each sportsbook offers regular promotions that could potentially amount to several hundred dollars per month, and if you attain VIP status, the benefits could be even greater.
Available Offers
Select your starting bankroll size. This adjusts the recommended order to complete the sign-up offers.
Caesars
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$250
- Type:
Get and Get
- Bet Finder:
Qualifying Bet Finder
- Deposit Required:
$50
- Minimum Hedge:
$50
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
Promo code required. The $250 is spread across 5 weeks in $50 increments. Might be worth waiting to see if they bring back the $1,250 Risk Free Bet.
Barstool
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$100
- Type:
Bet and Get
- Bet Finder:
Qualifying Bet
- Deposit Required:
$10
- Minimum Hedge:
$1
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
Make any bet and get $100 in Site Credit
FanDuel
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$200
- Type:
Bet & Get
- Bet Finder:
Qualifying Bet
- Deposit Required:
$5
- Minimum Hedge:
$5
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
This offer is set to expire on September 18th. Chances are it will increase to a $1,000 Risk Free Bet. Recommend waiting to signup until then.
BetRivers
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$250
- Type:
Risk Free Bet refunded as a Free Bet
- Bet Finder:
Risk Free Bet
- Deposit Required:
$250
- Minimum Hedge:
$375
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
A promo code is required upon signup.
Sports Illustrated
- Amount:
$100
- Type:
$100 Deposit Match in Free Bets
- Bet Finder:
Free Bet
- Deposit Required:
$100
- Minimum Hedge:
$150
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
Promo code required.
Betfred
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$1,000
- Type:
Loss Back
- Bet Finder:
Qualifying Bet
- Deposit Required:
Varies
- Minimum Hedge:
$200 per week
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
A 50% loss back up to $200 each of the first 5 weeks. Loss back promotions are the easiest to maximize profit when sticking a single bet. For this promotion, you can either do a single bet on Betfred each week to maximize the promotion or you can tally your net profit before the end of the week and place a qualifying bet if needed. Loss Back Promotions require extra care and attention to convert. Read this guide for more information. Reach out with any questions.
Barstool
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$1,000
- Type:
Deposit Match
- Bet Finder:
Site Credit
- Deposit Required:
$1,000
- Minimum Hedge:
$1,000
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
Site Credit is released at a 5% rate. This results in a $20,000 playthrough requirement. Using Barstool as a hedge will allow completing the playthrough requirement much easier. Minimum odds -200.
DraftKings
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$1,000
- Type:
20% Deposit Match in Site Credit ($5,000 deposit)
- Bet Finder:
N/A
- Deposit Required:
$5,000
- Minimum Hedge:
N/A
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
DK calls Site Credit DK Dollars. They are a 1x playthrough, but the initial deposit match is released at 25x. Meaning, for every $25 bet $1 of Site Credit is added to your account and automatically applied to your next bet. Minimum odds -300 and 90 days to meet the playthrough requirement. Be sure to use the sportsbook app/webpage. It is easy to accidentally use the casino or daily fantasy app/webpage. When making your first deposit, edit the deposit amount to $5,000 before linking the deposit method. This offer can be used to hedge other signup offers.
Circa
- Amount:
N/A
- Type:
N/A
- Bet Finder:
N/A
- Deposit Required:
N/A
- Minimum Hedge:
N/A
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
Circa does not have promotions, but has clearly advertised maximum wager amounts (limits). They also claim to not limit individual bettors.
bet365
- Amount:
$200
- Type:
Bet $1 and Get $200
- Bet Finder:
Qualifying Bet Finder
- Deposit Required:
$10
- Minimum Hedge:
$300
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
None
Bet Way
- Amount:
$250
- Type:
Risk Free Bet refunded as a Free Bet
- Bet Finder:
Risk Free Bet
- Deposit Required:
$250
- Minimum Hedge:
$375
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
None.
Betfred
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$111
- Type:
Bet Match as a Free Bet
- Bet Finder:
Qualifying Bet
- Deposit Required:
$50
- Minimum Hedge:
$175
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
Double-check the Terms and Conditions. The signup offer normally only applies to residents from that state, unlike most other books.
DraftKings
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
Varies
- Type:
Bet $X win $XXX
- Bet Finder:
Qualifying Bet
- Deposit Required:
$10
- Minimum Hedge:
$25
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
DraftKings often has a rolling second signup offer that is a variation of bet $5 on the MLB and if your bet wins get $200 in Free Bets. Completing this offer does not impact the deposit match. Listed values vary based on the exact promotion offered.
Tipico
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$500
- Type:
Risk Free Bet
- Bet Finder:
Risk Free Bet
- Deposit Required:
$500
- Minimum Hedge:
$750
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
Based on your initial deposit you are issued up to 5 $100 Protected Bets (Risk Free Bet) for a $500 deposit.
BetMGM
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$1,500
- Type:
Risk Free Bet refunded as a Free Bet
- Bet Finder:
Risk Free Bet
- Deposit Required:
$1,500
- Minimum Hedge:
$2,250
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
If MGM loses the refund will be split into 5 $300 Free Bets.
PointsBet
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$1,000
- Type:
Risk Free Bet refunded as a Free Bet
- Bet Finder:
Risk Free Bet
- Deposit Required:
$1,000
- Minimum Hedge:
$1,500
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
10 consecutive days of $100 Risk Free Bets. May be able to find a better offer via promo code.
SuperBook
- Amount:
$250
- Type:
Bet Match as a Bonus Voucher
- Bet Finder:
Qualifying Bet
- Deposit Required:
$250
- Minimum Hedge:
$375
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
Only for the first wager and it has to be on the date of account enrollment. Minimum odds -200. Bonus Voucher applied at 25%.
BetMGM
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$500
- Type:
Deposit Match in Site Credit
- Bet Finder:
Site Credit
- Deposit Required:
$500
- Minimum Hedge:
$300
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
Open your account and do not deposit for several days. You will likely get a $500 deposit match. Some can combine this with the $1,000 Risk Free Bet. Others were not able. To be safe you can wait for the deposit match, make a $1,000 deposit removing the promotional code, place the $1,000 Risk Free Bet, then make a second deposit for the $500 match.
Sporttrade
- Amount:
$200
- Type:
Cash Back
- Bet Finder:
Qualifying Bet
- Deposit Required:
Varies
- Minimum Hedge:
Varies
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
3% cash back on your total handle up to $200 for new depositors the first 7 days on the app. Use Promo Code DHO. Signup with this link.
Step
Book
Sportsbook
Promotion
Value
Sporttrade
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$200
- Type:
Cash Back
- Bet Finder:
Qualifying Bet
- Deposit Required:
Varies
- Minimum Hedge:
Varies
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
3% cash back on your total handle up to $200 for new depositors the first 7 days on the app. Use Promo Code DHO. Signup with this link.
BetRivers
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$250
- Type:
Risk Free Bet refunded as a Free Bet
- Bet Finder:
Risk Free Bet
- Deposit Required:
$250
- Minimum Hedge:
$375
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
A promo code is required upon signup.
Sports Illustrated
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$100
- Type:
$100 Deposit Match in Free Bets
- Bet Finder:
Free Bet
- Deposit Required:
$100
- Minimum Hedge:
$150
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
Promo code required.
bet365
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$200
- Type:
Bet $1 and Get $200
- Bet Finder:
Qualifying Bet Finder
- Deposit Required:
$10
- Minimum Hedge:
$300
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
None
SuperBook
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$250
- Type:
Bet Match as a Bonus Voucher
- Bet Finder:
Qualifying Bet
- Deposit Required:
$250
- Minimum Hedge:
$375
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
Only for the first wager and it has to be on the date of account enrollment. Minimum odds -200. Bonus Voucher applied at 25%.
PointsBet
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$1,000
- Type:
Risk Free Bet refunded as a Free Bet
- Bet Finder:
Risk Free Bet
- Deposit Required:
$1,000
- Minimum Hedge:
$1,500
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
10 consecutive days of $100 Risk Free Bets. May be able to find a better offer via promo code.
Tipico
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$500
- Type:
Risk Free Bet
- Bet Finder:
Risk Free Bet
- Deposit Required:
$500
- Minimum Hedge:
$750
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
Based on your initial deposit you are issued up to 5 $100 Protected Bets (Risk Free Bet) for a $500 deposit.
Bet Way
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$250
- Type:
Risk Free Bet refunded as a Free Bet
- Bet Finder:
Risk Free Bet
- Deposit Required:
$250
- Minimum Hedge:
$375
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
None.
Betfred
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$111
- Type:
Bet Match as a Free Bet
- Bet Finder:
Qualifying Bet
- Deposit Required:
$50
- Minimum Hedge:
$175
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
Double-check the Terms and Conditions. The signup offer normally only applies to residents from that state, unlike most other books.
Betfred
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$1,000
- Type:
Loss Back
- Bet Finder:
Qualifying Bet
- Deposit Required:
Varies
- Minimum Hedge:
$200 per week
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
A 50% loss back up to $200 each of the first 5 weeks. Loss back promotions are the easiest to maximize profit when sticking a single bet. For this promotion, you can either do a single bet on Betfred each week to maximize the promotion or you can tally your net profit before the end of the week and place a qualifying bet if needed. Loss Back Promotions require extra care and attention to convert. Read this guide for more information. Reach out with any questions.
DraftKings
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$1,000
- Type:
20% Deposit Match in Site Credit ($5,000 deposit)
- Bet Finder:
N/A
- Deposit Required:
$5,000
- Minimum Hedge:
N/A
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
DK calls Site Credit DK Dollars. They are a 1x playthrough, but the initial deposit match is released at 25x. Meaning, for every $25 bet $1 of Site Credit is added to your account and automatically applied to your next bet. Minimum odds -300 and 90 days to meet the playthrough requirement. Be sure to use the sportsbook app/webpage. It is easy to accidentally use the casino or daily fantasy app/webpage. When making your first deposit, edit the deposit amount to $5,000 before linking the deposit method. This offer can be used to hedge other signup offers.
DraftKings
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
Varies
- Type:
Bet $X win $XXX
- Bet Finder:
Qualifying Bet
- Deposit Required:
$10
- Minimum Hedge:
$25
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
DraftKings often has a rolling second signup offer that is a variation of bet $5 on the MLB and if your bet wins get $200 in Free Bets. Completing this offer does not impact the deposit match. Listed values vary based on the exact promotion offered.
FanDuel
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$200
- Type:
Bet & Get
- Bet Finder:
Qualifying Bet
- Deposit Required:
$5
- Minimum Hedge:
$5
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
This offer is set to expire on September 18th. Chances are it will increase to a $1,000 Risk Free Bet. Recommend waiting to signup until then.
Barstool
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$1,000
- Type:
Deposit Match
- Bet Finder:
Site Credit
- Deposit Required:
$1,000
- Minimum Hedge:
$1,000
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
Site Credit is released at a 5% rate. This results in a $20,000 playthrough requirement. Using Barstool as a hedge will allow completing the playthrough requirement much easier. Minimum odds -200.
Barstool
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$100
- Type:
Bet and Get
- Bet Finder:
Qualifying Bet
- Deposit Required:
$10
- Minimum Hedge:
$1
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
Make any bet and get $100 in Site Credit
Caesars
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$250
- Type:
Get and Get
- Bet Finder:
Qualifying Bet Finder
- Deposit Required:
$50
- Minimum Hedge:
$50
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
Promo code required. The $250 is spread across 5 weeks in $50 increments. Might be worth waiting to see if they bring back the $1,250 Risk Free Bet.
BetMGM
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$1,500
- Type:
Risk Free Bet refunded as a Free Bet
- Bet Finder:
Risk Free Bet
- Deposit Required:
$1,500
- Minimum Hedge:
$2,250
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
If MGM loses the refund will be split into 5 $300 Free Bets.
BetMGM
Claim OfferClaim Offer- Amount:
$500
- Type:
Deposit Match in Site Credit
- Bet Finder:
Site Credit
- Deposit Required:
$500
- Minimum Hedge:
$300
- Expected Value:
- Notes:
Open your account and do not deposit for several days. You will likely get a $500 deposit match. Some can combine this with the $1,000 Risk Free Bet. Others were not able. To be safe you can wait for the deposit match, make a $1,000 deposit removing the promotional code, place the $1,000 Risk Free Bet, then make a second deposit for the $500 match.
Circa
Claim Offer- Notes:
Circa does not have promotions, but has clearly advertised maximum wager amounts (limits). They also claim to not limit individual bettors.