Kentucky DraftKings promo code: Collect up to $1,250 in welcome bonuses for Kentucky launch day

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It’s official. Online sports betting in Kentucky has launched, and with our DraftKings promo code, you can score up to $1,250 in welcome bonuses.

DraftKings has been in this position many times before. The online sportsbook gets to celebrate the Kentucky launch with every sports fan in the Bluegrass state. If you’re in Kentucky, you can collect up to $1,250 in welcome bonuses via a three-tiered offer, seen below:

• $50 bonus bet immediately after signing up and depositing at least $5.
• 20% deposit match on opening deposit, up to $1,000.
• Win or lose your opening bet, get $200 in bonus credit.

And here’s the steps to claim each bonus:

• Click our DraftKings promo code link and hit “Join Now.”
• Deposit at least $5 into your account.
• Bet a minimum of $5 on an opening wager on any market or event.

The best thing about DraftKings’ welcome bonus is its guaranteed elements. You’ll receive the $50 bonus bet just for depositing at least $5. That arrives in your account immediately. The 20% match bonus is tied to your first deposit, so keep that in mind when adding money to your account.

The last piece of the puzzle sees bettors collect a $200 bonus -- paid out as eight $25 bonus bets -- after locking in an opening moneyline bet of at least $5. Again, the $200 is guaranteed.

Finally, DraftKings has placed a cherry on top of it all with three separate “No-Brainer” promotions that provide the opportunity to double your money. The No-Brainer promotions occur on Sept. 28, Sept. 30, and Oct. 1, so make sure to log into your account on those days, check them out, and opt in.

Click one of our DraftKings promo code links to read the full terms and conditions.

DraftKings has taken online betting in North America by storm, ascending to the top of the hill of sportsbooks. It offers daily free-to-play contests, the most competitive game lines, and a bevy of markets and sports to wager on, including its dedicated live betting platform.

In addition, DraftKings has one of the most highly-rated sports betting apps and a collection of ongoing bonuses that will keep you entertained and motivated.

Here’s a selection of those ongoing offers:

• Odds boosts: Receive enhanced odds on select markets.
• Referral bonus: For each friend who opens a new DK Sportsbook account via your referral link and deposits at least $25, you’ll receive a bonus bet up to $100.
• DK pools and contests: Compete for real-money prizes by entering pools and contests — some of which don’t even require an entry fee.

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