BetMGM March Matchups Pick’Em Challenge: Predict Outcomes to Win a Share of $500,000 in Bonus Bets

BetMGM March Matchups Pick’Em Challenge: Predict Outcomes to Win a Share of $500,000 in Bonus Bets

The madness rolls on, and Entry Period 3 of the BetMGM March Matchups Pick’Em Challenge is officially underway.

With the first two entry periods already completed, players now have another chance to win their share of $100,000 in Bonus Bets simply by predicting college basketball outcomes - completely free. CLICK HERE to get started with BetMGM today!

This is one of BetMGM’s biggest free‑to‑play contests of the year, and it runs alongside BetMGM’s top welcome offers, including the $1,500 First Bet Insurance (code OCMAX1500) and the Bet $10, Get $150 offer for select states.

Whether you’re entering the Pick’Em or placing your first wager, BetMGM is giving players multiple ways to boost their bankroll during the biggest stretch of the college basketball season.

How the BetMGM Pick’Em Challenge Works

This is a free‑to‑play contest available to all BetMGM Sportsbook account holders.

Here’s how to enter:

1. CLICK HERE and create an entry in the BetMGM March Matchups $500,000 Pick’Em.
2. Predict the correct answers to a set of college basketball questions.
3. The participant(s) with the most correct answers in each Entry Period win a share of that period’s $100,000 prize pool.
4. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days and must be used on wagers with odds of –200 or longer.
5. If your prize exceeds $50, it will be split into multiple Bonus Bets (max $50 each).

Example: If you finish with the most correct answers - or tie for the most - you’ll win a share of $100,000 in Bonus Bets for that Entry Period.

Prize Breakdown by Entry Period

Each Entry Period awards $100,000 in Bonus Bets:

• Entry Period 1: Games played 3/19/26 – 3/20/26
• Entry Period 2: Games played 3/21/26 – 3/22/26
• Entry Period 3: Games played 3/26/26 – 3/27/26
• Entry Period 4: Games played 3/28/26 – 3/29/26
• Entry Period 5: Games played 4/4/26 – 4/6/26

How to Claim the BetMGM $1,500 Offer (OCMAX1500)

If your first bet loses, BetMGM refunds your entire stake in bonus bets - giving you a second chance with zero pressure.

Step One: CLICK HERE or Visit BetMGM or click the offer widget; enter bonus code OCMAX1500 if prompted.

Step Two: Deposit between $10 and $1,500.

Step Three: Place your first qualifying wager (straight, parlay, SGP, etc.).

Step Four: If it wins: you keep profits + original stake. If it loses: BetMGM refunds your stake as Bonus Bets (up to $1,500).

BetMGM: Bet $10, Get $150 (MI, NJ, PA, WV Only)

This is a straight “bet and get” bonus for new users in select states:

Step One: Visit BetMGM’s website to register your account.

Step Two: Deposit $10.

Step Three: Place your first $10 bet on any market.

Step Four: If that bet wins, receive $150 in Bonus Bets in addition to your cash winnings.

Promotional Period

The full Pick’Em Challenge runs from:

March 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET → April 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

Each Entry Period has its own submission window:

• March 16 – March 19 (7:00 PM ET)
• March 21 (12:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET)
• March 23 – March 26 (7:00 PM ET)
• March 28 (12:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET)
• March 30 – April 4 (7:09 PM ET)

Entry Period 3 Games (March 26–27)

These are the matchups included in Entry Period 3 of the Pick’Em Challenge:

Thursday, March 26

• Texas vs Purdue — 7:10 PM EDT
• Iowa vs Nebraska — 7:30 PM EDT
• Arkansas vs Arizona — 9:45 PM EDT
• Illinois vs Houston — 10:05 PM EDT

Friday, March 27

• St. John’s vs Duke — 7:10 PM EDT
• Alabama vs Michigan — 7:35 PM EDT
• Michigan State vs UConn — 9:45 PM EDT
• Tennessee vs Iowa State — 10:10 PM EDT

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