New Customers · First Bet Offer up to $1,500

Score Big On Your First Bet

Sign up with BetMGM Sportsbook, deposit at least $10, activate your First Bet Offer Token, and place your first real-money sports wager.

If your qualifying first bet loses, you can receive Bonus Bets back equal to your stake, up to $1,500. Token valid for 7 days after issue. Minimum qualifying odds: -10,000. One offer per customer.

View Promotion Terms
DepositMinimum first deposit: $10 into your BetMGM Sportsbook account.
Qualifying BetFirst settled real-money sports wager with token activated.
If You LoseReceive Bonus Bets back up to a maximum of $1,500.
ExpiryFirst Bet Offer token and Bonus Bets each expire in 7 days.

How It Works

A fast breakdown of the First Bet Offer flow, including the key eligibility trigger points and the main reward mechanics.

1. Access

Download the BetMGM Sportsbook app on iOS or Android, or visit BetMGM online and open a new Sportsbook wagering account during the promotional period.

2. Deposit

Make a first deposit of at least $10, verify your account, and ensure you are physically located in an eligible jurisdiction where BetMGM offers online sports wagering.

3. Bet

Activate the First Bet Offer Token and place your first real-money sports wager. If it loses, Bonus Bets are credited after settlement, up to $1,500.

Promotion Summary

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Offer: First Bet Offer up to $1,500 for new BetMGM Sportsbook customers. You must open a qualifying account during the promotional period, deposit at least $10, and place your first settled real-money sports wager with the First Bet Offer Token activated.

Reward structure

If your qualifying bet loses, you receive Bonus Bets equal to the lesser of your qualifying stake or $1,500.

Denominations

Qualifying losses above $50 are typically returned as five equal Bonus Bets worth 20% each. Losses under $50 are typically returned as one Bonus Bet in the same amount.

Time limits

The First Bet Offer Token expires 7 days after issue. Bonus Bets also expire 7 days after being credited if unused.

Main exclusions

Void bets, cashed-out bets, edited bets, canceled bets, and wagers made with certain other promo funds or tokens do not qualify.

Must be 21+ and physically located in an eligible state or jurisdiction where BetMGM offers online sports wagering at the time of wagering. New customers only. One offer per customer. Bonus Bets are non-withdrawable and not redeemable for cash.

Key Eligibility Rules

  • Available to new BetMGM Sportsbook account users only.
  • Minimum first deposit is $10.
  • First qualifying wager must be a real-money sports bet with the token activated.
  • Minimum qualifying odds for token use: -10,000.
  • Employees, certain affiliates, excluded persons, self-excluded individuals, and some previously closed, suspended, or fraudulent account holders are not eligible.
  • This welcome offer cannot generally be combined with other BetMGM Sportsbook new customer promotions.

Important Policy Information

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State Licensing Information

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BetMGM licensing details for Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, and Tennessee are shown below in a user-friendly accordion. Status, licensing body, activity scope, and key dates are summarized for quick review.

Expandable summaries
StatusLicensed / listed as operator
BrandBetMGM / Roar Digital
ScopeInternet sports betting operations in Colorado
NotesPublic state resources show BetMGM among licensed operators and commission materials reference BetMGM, LLC d/b/a Roar Digital.
Colorado public sports betting resources identify legal online operators and commission materials reference BetMGM, LLC d/b/a Roar Digital in connection with temporary internet sports betting operator licensing. This section is intentionally kept concise for the landing page and does not embed the original source files directly.
License NumberIL-SW-002
ExpiresDecember 31, 2026
TypeOnline Sports Wagering Operator License
OperatorBETMGM, LLC
Authorizes BetMGM Sportsbook to operate online and mobile sports betting services for eligible patrons physically located within Illinois, subject to Illinois Gaming Board regulation, reporting, audit, identity verification, geolocation, and responsible gaming compliance.
CertificateSW3-102
EffectiveMarch 10, 2023
TypeCategory 3 Sports Wagering License
OperatorBetMGM, LLC d/b/a BetMGM
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission certificate reflects a Category 3 license for operation of sports wagering through mobile application and digital platform for persons physically located within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, subject to state law and commission oversight.
License NumberMO-SW-003
ExpiresDecember 31, 2026
TypeSports Wagering Operator License
OperatorBETMGM, LLC
Authorizes BetMGM Sportsbook to offer mobile and online sports betting services to eligible patrons located within Missouri, subject to regulatory oversight, reporting requirements, audits, secure systems controls, geolocation, and responsible gaming measures.
License NumberNCO-0007
ExpiresDecember 31, 2026
TypeInteractive Sports Wagering Operator License
OperatorBETMGM, LLC
Covers online and mobile sports betting services in North Carolina, including operational controls, reporting, audits, responsible gaming measures, age verification, data protection obligations, and cooperation with commission compliance reviews.
License NumberTN-SW-006
ExpiresDecember 31, 2026
TypeOnline Sports Wagering Operator License
OperatorBETMGM, LLC
Authorizes BetMGM Sportsbook to offer online and mobile sports betting in Tennessee under state regulatory requirements covering reporting, audits, geolocation, identity verification, age controls, secure infrastructure, and privacy safeguards.

Responsible Gaming

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Play Responsibly

Sports wagering should be entertainment, not a way to make money or recover losses. Set spending limits, time limits, and loss limits before you begin. Never chase losses, never bet under pressure, and take breaks if betting stops feeling enjoyable or controlled.

  • Only wager what you can afford to lose.
  • Do not treat Bonus Bets as risk-free money.
  • Keep track of time and total spend across all sessions.
  • Stop immediately if betting affects work, finances, mood, or relationships.

Available Safer Play Tools

Licensed operators may provide account-based responsible gaming tools such as deposit limits, wager limits, session reminders, cooling-off periods, self-exclusion, time-outs, and account history visibility. Availability and naming may vary by jurisdiction and product configuration.

  • Deposit and spend limits
  • Session reminders and activity history
  • Cooling-off and time-out controls
  • Self-exclusion options where available by law

Warning Signs

You may need support if you find yourself hiding your betting, borrowing money to wager, betting to escape stress, spending more than planned, trying to win back losses, or feeling anxious, guilty, or unable to stop.

  • Betting more often or with larger amounts than intended
  • Feeling restless or irritated when trying to stop
  • Using betting to cope with emotional pressure
  • Missing bills or obligations because of gambling

Help & Helplines

If gambling may be becoming a problem, seek help early. Below is a clear list based on the information you asked to include on the page:

US General1-800-GAMBLER
New York877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369)
Massachusetts1-800-327-5050
Arizona1-800-NEXT-STEP
Iowa1-800-BETS-OFF
Puerto Rico1-800-981-0023
Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 21+ only. Please gamble responsibly. US promotional offers are not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the common questions users usually have before registering or placing a qualifying first wager.

New BetMGM Sportsbook customers who are 21 or older, physically located in an eligible jurisdiction where BetMGM offers online sports wagering, and who satisfy the deposit and first-bet requirements during the promotional period.
A first settled real-money sports wager placed after account opening using deposited funds, with the First Bet Offer Token activated. Bets that are void, canceled, edited, cashed out, or placed with excluded promotional funds generally do not qualify.
If the qualifying first bet loses, Bonus Bets are typically credited after settlement, usually promptly and often within about 24 hours according to the detailed terms you provided.
No. Bonus Bets are promotional betting credits only. They are not withdrawable, not redeemable for cash, and the stake portion is not included in winnings.

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