The 5 Best 2023 NFL Preseason Betting Sites & Promos

The 2023 NFL season is almost here as the Detroit Lions will take on the Kansas City Chiefs to open the regular season on September 7. Week 2 of the preseason kicks off Thursday with the Cleveland Browns visiting the Philadelphia Eagles at 7:30p.m. ET on NFL Network followed by games on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

All major sportsbooks offer some sort of welcome offer to entice new customers, especially before the NFL season which is the busiest time of the sports betting calendar. Let’s preview some of the best introductory deals from the top sportsbooks across the country.

1. FanDuel Sportsbook

FanDuel Sportsbook is the top-rated sportsbook with the leading market share in the United States. FanDuel is running two different welcome offers for new customers in FanDuel states. Click below or use this link to find the deal offered in your state.

Bet $5, Get $150 in bonus bets

New users in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois and Tennessee can make a new FanDuel account, deposit at least $10 and place a $5 wager on any odds to earn $150 in bonus bets, regardless of bet outcome. Once you place the wager, bonus bets automatically deposit to your account within 72 hours and are valid for 14 days.

$1,000 No Sweat First Bet

All other locations have access to up to $1,000 in bonus bets if their first bet doesn’t win. Similarly, new customers will need a new account, a minimum $10 deposit and a wager of any size on any market or odds.

2. BetMGM Sportsbook

Bonus code: HANDLETOP

BetMGM Sportsbook offers up to $1,000 back in bonus bets if your first bet doesn’t win. If you hit your first bet, you don’t earn bonus bets, but you keep the cash winnings and the stake is returned.

New customers will need to register a new account with bonus code HANDLETOP, make a minimum $10 deposit and a wager of any size to potentially earn bonus bets. If you earn bonus bets, BetMGM deposits bonus bets within 24 hours and the bonus funds are valid for seven days.

Here’s how to sign-up with BetMGM.

1. Register a new account with bonus code HANDLETOP.
2. Deposit at least $10 into your new account.
3. Place any size wager on any market or odds you prefer.

3. DraftKings

The list of best sportsbooks for NFL wagers would be incomplete without DraftKings. DraftKings is fast approaching FanDuel in terms of market share and is one of the most prevalent sportsbooks — available in over 20 states.

DraftKings is offering $150 in bonus bets for new customers with their first $5 wager. A minimum $5 deposit is required as part of the offer along with a new DraftKings account to place bets.

Bonus bets from DraftKings deposit directly to your account within 72 hours and must be played within seven days of receipt.

4. bet365

Bonus code: SHNEWS

bet365 Sportsbook offers one of the best value welcome deals where new customers can make a new account with code SHNEWS, deposit a minimum of $10 and place a $1 wager to earn $200 in bonus bets within an hour of bet settlement. The only requirement is the bet must be on odds -500 or greater meaning -200 is fine, but not -600.

New customers cash the bonus bets regardless of the bet outcome. Bonus bets deposit into your account within an hour of bet settlement and must be used within 90 days to keep your account active.

bet365 currently operates in Iowa, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia and Colorado. While not the most widely-available sportsbook, it is a fan favorite with competitive pricing and exceptional user experience.

Let’s walk through how to access the bet365 introductory deal.

1. First, you need to visit bet365 Sportsbook.
2. Download the bet365 mobile app for top-notch user experience.
3. Make a minimum $10 deposit.
4. Place at least $1 on odds -500 or greater.

5. Caesars Sportsbook

Promo code: HANDLENEWSFULL

Caesars Sportsbook offers an introductory deal similar to BetMGM and FanDuel’s No Sweat First Bet. It acts as a chance to recoup a stake loss if your first bet misses.

New users can earn up to $1,250 back in bonus bets when using promo code HANDLENEWSFULL for account registration. As part of the welcome offer, new customers will also need a minimum $10 deposit andw wager on any market or odds.

If your first bet hits, you’ll keep cash and the stake from the wager. This offer only pays bonus bets in the event of a first bet loss.

Click below or use this link and Caesars Sportsbook will input your promo code with account registration.