Refer-a-Friend Bonuses

What are sportsbook referral bonuses?

Sportsbook referral bonuses — or refer-a-friend incentives — are sports betting promos that reward you for inviting another person to a sportsbook you've already joined.

One key difference is that referral bonuses tend to be less lucrative than the best sportsbook promos for new players. Most of them max out between $50 and $500 per referral.

How do I claim a sportsbook referral bonus?

All the best sports betting apps and sites require you to follow the same steps to snag a referral bonus. Here’s the typical path you’ll have to take:

• Pick a sportsbook with a referral bonus and click or tap our links to visit its website.

• Create an account by providing the necessary personal information.

• Find the invitation link in the sportsbook referral bonus section and send it to another person.

• Make sure that your friend meets all the requirements so that you can receive the bonus. They usually just need to deposit and/or place a bet of a certain amount.]

• Enjoy your bonus by using it to wager with the sportsbook.

If your chosen betting site allows multiple referrals, repeat the same action, only with a different person.

States with legal sportsbook referral bonuses

• Arizona

• Arkansas

• Colorado

• Connecticut

• DC

• Illinois

• Indiana

• Iowa

• Kansas

• Louisiana

• Maryland

• Massachusetts

• Michigan

• Nevada

• New Hampshire

• New Jersey

• New York

• Ohio

• Oregon

• Pennsylvania

• Rhode Island

• Tennessee

• Virginia

• Washington

• West Virginia

• Wyoming

Which sportsbook have referral bonuses?

Referral bonuses are a common type of promotion available at many U.S. sportsbooks, including FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars, BetMGM, and Bet365.

Do sportsbook referral bonuses require a deposit?

Generally, yes. To unlock sports betting referral bonuses, the person you invite must make a deposit or settle at least a single bet. The required amount differs between sportsbooks. For example, it’s enough to deposit $10 with FanDuel to get a referral bonus, while BetMGM demands a person deposit and wager $100 before the bonus is released.