DraftKings Launches $200 Bonus Bets Offer for MLB and College Football

DraftKings has launched a promotion offering new users $200 in bonus bets after placing a $5 wager on Major League Baseball (MLB) games or college football contests. This offer is designed to engage bettors during the MLB midweek games and the start of the college football season.

The promotion distributes the $200 bonus as eight $25 bonus bets released in sets of two every seven days over 21 days. Each bonus bet expires seven days after issuance and holds no cash value, although winnings from these bets are credited in cash.

On August 26, the Chicago Cubs faced the Arizona Diamondbacks in an MLB game where the Diamondbacks were slight moneyline favorites at home. Both teams had strong winning records, with the Cubs at 76-57 and the Diamondbacks at 70-63. The game was expected to be competitive, with the over/under set at 8.5 runs.

The Cubs have demonstrated resilience on the road with a 38-30 record, while the Diamondbacks held a 39-29 record at Chase Field. Chicago's offense showed a slight edge with a team batting average of .250 compared to .244 for Arizona, according to DraftKings data.

Another MLB matchup featured the New York Yankees hosting the Houston Astros, with the Yankees favored on the money line. The Astros named Peter Lambert as their starting pitcher, while the Yankees had yet to announce a starter. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers, both teams leading their divisions and competing for National League home-field advantage.

For college football, the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin opened the season with TCU favored over North Carolina. TCU had consecutive nine-win seasons under coach Sonny Dykes, while North Carolina was coming off a 4-8 season with Bill Belichick as head coach. Another game on the schedule was the ACC matchup between Virginia and North Carolina State, relocated to Virginia's campus due to travel concerns.

DraftKings also offers a Pick 6 promotion, providing $25 in bonus picks and a 100% winnings boost for new users depositing $5. Pick 6 is a fantasy sports platform where players predict whether athletes will exceed or fall short of specific stat projections across multiple picks.

DraftKings emphasizes responsible gaming by offering tools for deposit limits, wagering limits, and time limits, along with 24/7 support and access to national helplines for problem gambling assistance.

New users must be of legal age in participating states and create an account with verified personal information to qualify for these offers, according to DraftKings and related sources.