BetMGM Offers Up to $1,500 Safety Net Bet for Women's NCAA First Four

New players can get a refund of up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their first wager on the Women's NCAA First Four loses.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 9:50am

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BetMGM is offering a special promotion for new players betting on the Women's NCAA First Four games. If your first wager loses, the sportsbook will credit your account with bonus bets matching your original stake, up to $1,500. This gives bettors added confidence as they get involved in the excitement of March Madness.

Why it matters

The Women's First Four is an important part of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, as it determines the final four teams to advance to the main bracket. This promotion from BetMGM provides new players with a safety net as they make their first bets on these competitive opening-round matchups.

The details

To qualify, new BetMGM users must register an account, make a deposit of at least $10, and place a wager between $10 and $1,500 on any of the Women's First Four games. If that initial bet loses, BetMGM will credit the account with bonus bets matching the original stake, up to $1,500. The bonus bets can then be used on other March Madness games.

  • The Women's First Four games will be played on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
  • The BetMGM promotion is available for new users signing up ahead of the First Four matchups.

The players

BetMGM

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Virginia

The Virginia Cavaliers women's basketball team, who are returning to the NCAA Tournament after an 11-7 season in the ACC.

Arizona State

The Arizona State Sun Devils women's basketball team, making their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2019 after a remarkable turnaround season under first-year head coach Molly Miller.

Nebraska

The Nebraska Cornhuskers women's basketball team, an 11-seed facing Richmond in the First Four.

Richmond

The Richmond Spiders women's basketball team, an 11-seed facing Nebraska in the First Four.

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What’s next

The First Four matchups will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with the winners advancing to the first round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.

The takeaway

This BetMGM promotion provides new players with a valuable safety net as they make their first bets on the exciting Women's NCAA First Four games, allowing them to participate in the madness of March with added confidence.