The NBA playoffs have begun, with first-round action taking place all week. Massachusetts bettors have a number of online sportsbooks at which to bet on the upcoming playoff basketball, some of which are offering bonuses to new customers. For more details on this week’s NBA action and the current Massachusetts sportsbook promos, keep reading.
Massachusetts sportsbook welcome bonuses
Six sportsbooks — Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Barstool and WynnBET — are licensed and live in Massachusetts. Here are the welcome bonuses some of them are offering:
- DraftKings: Receive a 20% first deposit match up to $1,000 plus a $50 bonus bet with a first deposit of $5 or more. If your first wager is for $5 or more, you could also receive another $150 in bonus bets.
- FanDuel: Get $150 in bonus bets if you place an opening wager of $5 or more, no matter the outcome of your bet.
- BetMGM: If your first bet loses, you’ll get a refund in the form of bonus bets, up to a maximum of $1,000. The BetMGM bonus code is PLAY1000.
- Caesars: Get a refund as a single bonus bet, maximum of $1,250, if your first wager at Caesars loses, plus 1,000 tier credits and 1,000 reward credits, which count toward the Caesars Rewards program. Use the Caesars Sportsbook promo code LSR1BET.
Note that all of the above bonuses will have eligibility requirements, terms and conditions. You may need to make a minimum deposit or wager to claim the bonus, and any bonus funds you receive may have playthrough requirements and expiration dates. Be sure to read the rules of your bonus thoroughly before claiming.
You must be 21 or older and located in Massachusetts to set up an account at a legal online sportsbook in the state.
NBA playoff betting in Massachusetts
The NBA playoffs continue this weekend with more first-round action, and you can find odds on each game at any major Massachusetts sportsbook.
Sunday will see the beginning of four series, including the first game for the No. 1 seed in each conference. At 3 p.m. ET, the No. 2 Memphis Grizzlies will host the No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers. Then, at 5:30 p.m., the No. 1 Milwaukee Bucks will host the Miami Heat.
Meanwhile, at 8 p.m. ET, the No. 4 Phoenix Suns will take on the No. 5 Los Angeles Clippers. At 10:30 p.m. ET, it’s over to Colorado, where the No. 1 Denver Nuggets will host the Minnesota Timberwolves.
How to sign up at a Massachusetts online sportsbook
Follow these general steps to create an account and start wagering in Massachusetts:
- Head to the website of the sportsbook of your choice.
- Register for an account, including a bonus code if one is necessary.
- Choose a payment method and deposit money into your account.
- Make sure that you meet any supplemental requirements to qualify for the sportsbook’s welcome bonus.
