DraftKings Offers $300 Bonus Bets for Sunday Sports Action

Bonus available for MLB, NBA, golf, and more on the final day of the regular season

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:41pm

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DraftKings is offering a special promo code that gives new users $300 in bonus bets if their first $5 wager wins. This promotion is available for a variety of sporting events on Sunday, including the final round of the Masters golf tournament, several NBA games including Lakers vs. Jazz and Clippers vs. Warriors, and the Sunday Night Baseball matchup between the Braves and Guardians.

Why it matters

This DraftKings promo provides an enticing opportunity for sports bettors to get a significant bonus on their first wager as the regular season winds down for the NBA and MLB. The variety of events covered, from golf's biggest major to marquee NBA and MLB matchups, gives users plenty of options to take advantage of the promotion.

The details

To claim the $300 bonus, new DraftKings users must sign up and make an initial deposit of at least $5. Their first $5 wager on any eligible event must win in order to receive the bonus bets, which will be issued within 72 hours in the form of $25 free bet credits. These bonus bets are valid for 7 days and can be used on any future wagers.

  • The final round of the Masters golf tournament takes place on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • The NBA regular season concludes on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with all 30 teams in action.
  • The Braves vs. Guardians Sunday Night Baseball game is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET on April 12, 2026.

The players

DraftKings

A leading online sports betting and fantasy sports platform that offers a wide variety of betting markets and promotions for users.

LeBron James

Star player for the Los Angeles Lakers who will need to carry the team with Luka Doncic out due to injury.

Chris Sale

Ace pitcher for the Atlanta Braves who is scheduled to start against the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday Night Baseball.

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What’s next

Bettors interested in taking advantage of the DraftKings promo should sign up for a new account and make an initial deposit of at least $5 before placing their first wager on any eligible event on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The takeaway

This DraftKings promotion provides an excellent opportunity for new users to get a significant bonus on their first sports bet as the regular seasons for the NBA and MLB come to a close. The wide range of events covered, from golf's biggest major to marquee matchups in the two professional leagues, gives bettors plenty of options to utilize the $300 in bonus bets.