bet365 Offers Early Payouts for 10-Point Leads in First Round

The deal is available to customers who place pre-game moneyline bets during the March Madness tournament.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 7:12pm

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bet365 is offering full payouts to March Madness bettors whose teams go up by 10 points during the First Four and the Round of 64, no matter the final score. All bets placed from the Round of 32 through the championship game will also be graded as winners if the bettor's team goes up by at least 15 points.

Why it matters

This deal from bet365 takes some of the unpredictability out of March Madness betting, rewarding customers whose teams jump out to an early lead, even if they go on to lose the game. It's an innovative promotion that could attract more bettors to the sportsbook during the popular college basketball tournament.

The details

The early payout deal applies to pre-game moneyline bets and parlay legs. Customers only need their team to take a 10-point lead during the First Four and the Round of 64, or a 15-point lead in all of the following rounds through the national title game, to win their wager. Action on college basketball games outside of March Madness will also be counted as a success if the selected team takes an 18-point lead.

  • The offer will be available to college basketball bettors until tip off in the March Madness national championship game on April 6.
  • bet365 has previously offered similar early payout deals for other sports like the NFL, NBA, and NHL.

The players

bet365

An online gambling company that offers sports betting, casino games, poker, and other gambling products.

Duke

A college basketball team installed as one of the tournament favorites with +325 odds.

Michigan

A college basketball team installed as one of the tournament favorites with +350 odds.

Arizona

A college basketball team installed as one of the tournament favorites with +400 odds.

Florida

The defending March Madness champion with +750 odds.

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What’s next

bet365 also plans to offer additional promotions throughout the March Madness tournament.

The takeaway

bet365's early payout promotion for March Madness bettors whose teams take an early lead could attract more customers to the sportsbook during the popular college basketball tournament, as it takes some of the unpredictability out of betting on the games.