New customers interested in placing wagers on the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs can take advantage of a current DraftKings promotional offer. By wagering $5 or more, eligible users can receive $200 in bonus bets.
Here’s how to claim this promotion and how it compares to other sportsbook bonuses available.
This specific offer is exclusively for new users. If you have previously used DraftKings, you are not eligible for this promotion, even if your state has changed. Here are the steps for eligible individuals to secure the offer:
Bonus bets are typically issued within 72 hours after your first qualifying bet has been settled and must be used within seven days before they expire. When using bonus funds for a wager, only the winnings are returned, not the original bonus amount used as the stake. For example, if you place a $25 bonus bet on a market with +100 odds and it wins, you will receive $25 back in winnings.
DraftKings is not the only online sportsbook providing promotions as the NHL playoffs are underway. Here is a look at current offers from other operators in the market:
| Brand | Promo | Promo Code (if required) |
|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets instantly | None required |
| BetMGM | Up to $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses | CBSSPORTS |
| Caesars | Bet $1, double your winnings on your next 10 bets | CBSDYW |
| Fanatics | Bet and get up to $1,000 in No Sweat Bets | None required |
| FanDuel | Bet $5, get $250 in bonus bets if your bet wins | None required |
| bet365 | Bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets win or lose | CBSBET365 |
Similar to DraftKings, FanDuel and bet365 also feature bonus bet promotions. FanDuel offers a higher $250 in bonus bets, but this is contingent on your initial wager winning. Bet365 provides $150 in bonus bets win or lose and allows users more flexibility in how they spend their bonus funds compared to DraftKings` fixed $25 slips. Caesars presents a different incentive with profit boosts on your subsequent 10 bets after placing an initial bet of at least $1, which can be appealing for bettors looking to maximize potential returns on smaller wagers.
For those comfortable with taking on more risk and making a larger initial investment, BetMGM and Fanatics offer promotions structured as bet insurance. BetMGM provides up to $1,500 in bonus bets to cover a losing first bet, requiring a significant initial wager to unlock the maximum bonus amount. Fanatics` offer can reach $1,000 in bonus bets but requires participation over 10 consecutive days, with a limit of $100 per day, meaning you would need to lose $100 daily for 10 days to potentially claim the full bonus.
This Tuesday`s NHL playoff schedule features three Game 2 matchups. The reigning champions, the Florida Panthers, begin their title defense against state rivals, the Tampa Bay Lightning, in Game 1 of their series. Tampa Bay, holding the higher seed, hopes to avoid another early exit from the first round. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes, who have successfully advanced past the first round in their last four postseasons, are aiming to take a 2-0 lead over the New Jersey Devils.
In the all-Ontario series, the Toronto Maple Leafs look to build on their Game 1 victory, where six different players contributed a goal, aiming for a 2-0 lead against the Ottawa Senators. Despite frequent appearances in the Stanley Cup Final by Canadian franchises over the years, no team north of the border has lifted the trophy since the Montreal Canadiens` win in 1993.
The Vegas Golden Knights, winners of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final, are also seeking a 2-0 series lead against the Minnesota Wild. Considered strong contenders in a competitive Western Conference field, Vegas showed good form in their 4-2 Game 1 win, with notable offensive contributions from Thomas Hertl and Brett Howden (two points each), and Pavel Dorofeyev, who added a goal.
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