FanDuel Sportsbook announced its September 2026 welcome promotion, targeting new customers in the 24 states where its sportsbook is legal. The offer allows a newcomer to earn up to $350 in bonus bets by placing a minimum $5 wager each day for seven consecutive days.
How the promotion works
After completing registration and identity verification, a new user can place a $5 bet on any sporting event. For each qualifying bet, FanDuel credits a $50 bonus‑bet token to the account. The process can be repeated for seven days, resulting in a total of seven $50 tokens, or $350 in bonus bets.
Bonus bets must be used within seven days of being credited; any unused tokens expire after that period. No promotional code is required—simply registering, verifying, depositing at least $5, and meeting the daily betting minimum activates the offer.
Comparison with competing sportsbooks
FanDuel’s promotion requires a total out‑of‑pocket risk of $35 over the week. By contrast, DraftKings offers a lower risk entry, asking users to risk only $5 for a maximum of $200 in bonus bets. While DraftKings’ payout is smaller, FanDuel’s higher potential bonus may appeal to bettors who are comfortable with the modest $5 daily stake.
Legal footprint
The sportsbook is currently legal in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Its daily‑fantasy sports (DFS) product is available nationwide except in Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Washington.
Responsible gambling reminder
FanDuel emphasizes that sports betting should remain a form of entertainment. The company provides links to free and confidential resources for individuals who feel gambling may be affecting their finances, relationships, or overall wellbeing.
Existing FanDuel users continue to receive daily promotions and incentives, which are communicated through the app or via email. Those interested in the new‑user offer should act promptly, as the promotion is limited to first‑time registrants and is only available for a short window.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
