BetMGM Offers $150 in Bonus Bets for Top College Basketball, NFL Matchups

New users can get bonus bets for Duke-North Carolina, BYU-Houston, and Seahawks-Patriots games

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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BetMGM is offering new users either $150 in bonus bets if their first bet wins or up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their first bet loses, depending on the state, when they sign up with the bonus code CBSSPORTS. This promotion covers several top college basketball games on Saturday, including No. 4 Duke at No. 14 North Carolina and No. 16 BYU vs. No. 8 Houston, as well as the NFL matchup between the Seahawks and Patriots on Sunday.

Why it matters

This promotion provides sports fans with additional incentives to bet on some of the biggest games of the weekend, including high-profile college basketball rivalries and a rematch of a classic Super Bowl matchup. BetMGM is also emphasizing responsible gaming with tools and resources for users.

The details

The BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS gives new users either $150 in bonus bets if their first bet wins or up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their first bet loses, depending on the state. On Saturday, college basketball fans can use the bonus on matchups like No. 4 Duke at No. 14 North Carolina and No. 16 BYU vs. No. 8 Houston. Then on Sunday, they can bet on the NFL showdown between the Seahawks and Patriots.

  • The Duke-North Carolina game tips off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.
  • The BYU-Houston game tips off at 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.
  • The Seahawks-Patriots game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday.

The players

BetMGM

An online sports betting and casino operator.

Duke University

A private research university in Durham, North Carolina, with a highly ranked men's basketball program.

University of North Carolina

A public research university in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with a storied men's basketball program and a long-standing rivalry with Duke.

Brigham Young University

A private research university in Provo, Utah, with a nationally ranked men's basketball team.

University of Houston

A public research university in Houston, Texas, with a top-10 ranked men's basketball program.

Seattle Seahawks

A professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington, that plays in the National Football League.

New England Patriots

A professional American football team based in Foxborough, Massachusetts, that plays in the National Football League and has won multiple Super Bowl championships.

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What’s next

Fans can sign up for a BetMGM account using the bonus code CBSSPORTS to claim the promotion and bet on the upcoming college basketball and NFL games.

The takeaway

This BetMGM promotion provides sports fans with additional incentives to bet on some of the biggest games of the weekend, including high-profile college basketball rivalries and a rematch of a classic Super Bowl matchup, while also emphasizing responsible gaming with tools and resources for users.