Sportsbooks Offer Bonuses for NCAA Tournament

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  • March 17, 2026 at 12:16 PM ET
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Sportsbooks are offering bonuses for new users to place bets on the NCAA Tournament and NBA games. BetMGM offers a 20% first deposit match up to $1,500 using bonus code NYPDM1500 for March Madness First Four games. bet365 provides $365 in bonus bets with a $10 deposit using their bonus code for tonight's NBA slate and NCAA Tournament action. FanDuel offers a $100 bonus with a $5 bet on Knicks vs. Warriors or any other NBA game.

Sportsbooks are rolling out attractive bonuses for new users looking to place bets on the NCAA Tournament and NBA games. BetMGM is offering a 20% first deposit match up to $1,500 using the bonus code NYPDM1500 for tonight’s First Four selection of games in the NCAA Tournament. According to the New York Post, this offer is perfect for new users looking to wager on games starting with UMBC vs. Howard at 6:40 p.m. ET and Texas vs. NC State.

bet365 is providing a welcome offer of Bet $10, Get $365 in Bonus Bets Win or Lose for tonight’s NBA schedule or First Four action in the NCAA Tournament. This offer is available to new users who enter the bet365 bonus code prior to making an account. The New York Post reports that this promotion is ideal for those interested in both the NBA playoff push and the start of the NCAA Tournament.

FanDuel Sportsbook is also offering a promo code for new users, providing $100 in bonus bets with a $5 bet on Knicks vs. Warriors or any other NBA game slated for Sunday. The New York Post notes that this offer does not require a code and applies once you’ve signed up.

These promotions are part of the broader trend of sportsbooks offering significant bonuses to attract new users during major sporting events. The NCAA Tournament, starting tonight in Dayton, Ohio, features teams like UMBC on a 12-game winning streak and Howard making its fifth tournament appearance. Meanwhile, the NBA season is heating up with key matchups like Knicks vs. Pacers and Knicks vs. Warriors.

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