NFL Betting: Signup Bonuses, Early Bird Specials, and More
Aug 29th, 2010 by admin
The 2010-11 NFL season is fast approaching, and we thought it would be beneficial to provide a listing of the current bonus programs offered at each of our feature sportsbooks. This time of year is typically the busiest period for sportsbooks, and they want to harness the NFL fever to their advantage. Therefore, in order to be competitive with other operations, sportsbooks need to make generous offers to any new potential players, so that they can secure their business for the rest of the 2010-11 NFL betting season.
First a word about bonuses: *Always* read the terms and conditions carefully *Before* you either make your first deposit or accept the bonus offer. Why? Well, there’s no such thing as a free lunch, and this age old adage applies to sports betting as well. Sportsbook bonuses, like casino or poker bonuses, come with play-thru requirements, rollover requirements, restrictions on certain bets, and limitations on what casino games can be played. These conditions are put in place by the sportsbook to make sure that they don’t loose large amounts of money. Additionally, bonuses are also designed to be difficult to actually convert to cash. In many cases, you can only cash out winnings made off the bonus, but not the bonus money itself.
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So with all that in mind, here’s the lowdown on bonuses, current through August 29, 2010. These promotions are subject to change at any time, although if you’re reading this blog, it’s likely the bonus schemes are still in place.*Note, all of the following bonuses are subject to terms and conditions, which can be found at each sportsbook’s promotions page.
- BookMaker.com – Where the Line Originates – BookMaker is the quintessential sportsbook operation, offering players class, variety, and quality customer service. Here are BookMaker.com’s current bonuses:
A. 25% Sportsbook bonus up to $500 instant deposit and up to $2500 reload deposits.
B. 50% Sportsbook bonus up to $250 on first deposit.
C. 100% Sportsbook bonus up to $100 on first deposit.Our Pick: Go with option A, and make a solid first deposit, then be sure to get the extra 25% on your subsequent reloads.
Other: BookMaker.com comes complete with a full casino, poker room, and horse racebook. Plus, BookMaker.com offers lines on International soccer action for all the major European leagues.
- Diamond International Sportsbook – 2BetDSI.com – Another BetCris backed operation, Diamond Sportsbook has well over a dozen years in the business, offering players first rate customer service and solid betting alternatives.
A. Standard 20% Deposit Bonus.
B. NFL Early Bird Bonus, Deposit $100 and Get $100.Our Pick: If you like to bet Big, the standard bonus is the way to go. 20% on a $1000 deposit gives you a cool $200 to play with, opposed to the NFL Early Bird which is limited to $100 free.
Other: Diamond Sportsbook offers a $7500 USD weekly Poker Tournament.
- JustBet.com – Don’t Sweat it, Just Bet it! – JustBet.com is on the up and up lately, providing solid customer service, a variety of deposit options, and great promotions for all new customers.
A. $300 NFL Kick Off Special
B. 60% Bonus on Any DepositOur Pick: As with 2BetDSI above, if you’re going to deposit big, take the percentage opposed to a fixed match play bonus. An extra $600 on a $1000 deposit is extremely generous.
Other: JustBet.com will be launching a new website on September 10th, just in time for NFL season. Also, you can enjoy JustBet.com’s blackjack tournaments, plus live dealer online casino.
- BetUs.com – The Premier Online Sportsbook for USA Players – BetUS.com continues to dominate the online sportsbook market, rivaling the likes of Bodog and other seasoned operations.
A. Up to 60% Signup Bonus.
B. 60% Reload Bonus.
C. 25% Bonus on any new player referred to Betus.com (based off the new player’s first deposit).Our Pick: There’s no two ways about, take the cool 60% deposit bonus, and then enjoy 60% again each time you re-up.
Other: BetUs.com offers a thrilling online casino, first rate poker room, and awesome horse racebook. You won’t be disappointed.
Good Luck This Season from Bet-on-the-NFL.com!