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bet365, one of the biggest international sports betting brands, currently has a dual offer structure for players in 10 states (AZ, CO, IA, IN, KY, LA, NC, NJ, OH, VA). You can sign up with the bet365 bonus code CTNEWS and claim either a $1K bet insurance offer or a bet $5 get $150 in bonus bets promotion.
Both offers work well for new customers looking to test the sports betting waters, but each has distinct uses. With the bet insurance offer, you’ll only earn bonus bets if you lose. If you claim the bet and get, on the other hand, you’ll collect bonus bets no matter how your qualifying wager pans out.
Since there’s only one bonus code, you’ll select your preferred promotion from the bet365 landing page. Once you initiate the sign up process, you’ll have 30 days to make your selection.
You can get started at bet365 with the hyperlinked offers above, or use the modules below.
$1K First Bet Safety Net
Bet $5 Get $150 in bonus bets
Eligibility requirements
- New customers only
- Must be 21+ (18+ in KY) to claim either offer
- Bet and get has odds requirement of -500
- $10 cash deposit required for either offer
Bonus bets earned from either promotion will be distributed within an hour of bet settlement and will remain valid for seven days.
Sign up process
- Use one of the modules or the hyperlinks above to access the bet365 landing page
- Bonus code should populate, if not input CTNEWS when prompted
- Set up your account with relevant personal details (home address, birthdate)
- Review and approve the T&Cs for your designated promotion
- Make a $10 cash deposit to register your account
- You’re ready to wager
Wagering with the bet365 bonus code offers
As mentioned above, both of these promotions have specific markets that work best.
The bet insurance offer gives you a chance to wager on an underdog and still have a potential backstop. If your bet hits, you’ll collect the profit and keep the cash stake. If your bet loses, you’ll recover the value of your initial cash stake as bonus bets.
On the other hand, the bet and get promotion is better for players looking to test the betting waters with a traditional market. As long as you put down at least $5 in cash, you’ll get $150 in bonus bets back. Thus, you can play it safe and still collect.
$1K First Bet Safety Net
If you put down $275 in cash on Luka as the First FG Scorer (+600) in Game 2 of the WCF on Friday:
- You’d get 1,650 in profit with a win. Plus you’d keep the original cash stake
- You’d forfeit the cash stake with a loss, but would get $275 in bonus bets within an hour of bet settlement
This promotion would work well with any similarly styled market. So a bet on the Mavericks moneyline at +171 would also benefit you. A bet on the Mavs to cover the +5.5 spread (-112) would be less beneficial, but still viable.
Bet $5 Get $150 in bonus bets
This offer is more direct, with fewer moving pieces. You place a cash bet of at least $5 on any market with -500 odds or longer, and you’ll collect $150 in bonus bets when it settles.
So you could put down just $5 in cash on the Mavs to cover the spread and collect. Or put down $20 in cash on the total going over 207.5 (-110). Whatever you choose, keep in mind that you’ll earn bonus bets regardless of how your qualifying wager settles and that you’ll earn $150 in bonus bets max. Thus, it’s not worthwhile to put up a hefty cash stake.
New players only, 21+ (18+ in KY). Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Available in AZ, NJ, IA, CO, KY, IN, LA, NC, VA, OH only. Place a qualifying bet of up to $1000 to be eligible for a matched refund in Bonus Bets if your qualifying bet loses. A deposit (minimum $10) is required to participate in this offer. T&Cs, time limits and exclusions apply.
