DraftKings King of the Diamond: Win up to $1 Million in Bonus Bets on a Home Run Parlay Today

If you’re new to MLB betting, there’s never been a better time to jump in—and DraftKings is giving you two massive reasons to start tonight.

First, they’ll give you $300 in bonus bets just for winning a $5 wager on any betting markets up to -500. But that’s just the warm-up. With their King of the Diamond promo, that same night, you could also win a slice of $1,000,000 in bonus bets—just by picking the right slugger to hit a home run and lead his team to a big scoring night.

Last week, 284 users did scored big, backing three overlooked Twins players and cashing in for $3,522 each.

The smartest bettors don’t just chase stars, they find value where others don’t look.

The beauty of DraftKings' King of the Diamond lies in its structure: you win if one of your selected players hits a home run and their team finishes the night as the highest-scoring. But here's the twist—the fewer people who bet on your player, the more you win.

Last week DraftKings revealed some of the would-be winnings to prove it:

If the Twins didn't rally for 6 runs in the 9th inning some of the potential payouts were:

- Shohei Ohtani, one of the most-picked players, would've won $70 in bonus bets.

- Under-the-radar hitters like Addison Barger and Ernie Clement (Blue Jays) would've scored over $2,500.

- Athletics bettors who chose Shea Langeliers or Tyler Soderstrom would've been in for a $982 Bonus Bet.

- Rangers stars Marcus Semien and Wyatt Langford still would've won you a $1,103 Bonus Bet!

The takeaway? Don’t just stack superstars. Think about the following:

- Do you want to risk your entry to aim for under-the-radar players and a huge bonus or play it safe with known sluggers that may win you close to $100 in Bonus Bets

- Target power bats on teams with high projected run totals.

- Focus on players in favorable ballparks and matchups.

- Fade the hype and go for overlooked names with upside.

How You Can Take Part in the DraftKings King of the Diamond for the MLB Slate

The right player to hit a home run across any MLB matchup is waiting to be selected on DraftKings, all you need to do is follow the steps below to be in with a chance of claiming a share of $1million!

Step 1: CLICK HERE to log in or sign up for a DraftKings Sportsbook account - if you are a new user, you can take advantage of the bet $5, get $300 if you win promotion first. Just make a bet within the -500 requirements, WIN, and claim your bonus bets.

Step 2: Head to the 'Promos' section on site and then navigate to the King of the Diamond promo

Step 3: Following opt-in, you'll be issued one single-use Qualifying Bet Token that works on the markets below

Step 4: Find your favorite bets on the Player Home Run market and create a Parlay, Same Game Parlay, or SGPx betswhere all legs are Player Home Runs

Step 5: Each player you add to your parlay is an entry into the King of the Diamond promotion. In order to win the promotion your player MUST hit a Home Run AND play for the highest scoring team tonight.

Step 5: Customers who place a qualifying bet with their token on the player who hits a home run and plays on the team with the most runs tonight will receive an equal share of $1,000,000 in Bonus Bets the following day.

DraftKings MLB Home Run Odds

Not only do you need to pick the right slugger, but his team must also lead the slate. Check out these top matchups:

Sluggers to Consider

DraftKings King of the Court Terms and Conditions

The promotional offer is valid between 06/06/2025 at 7:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) and 06/06/2025 at the start of the final MLB game (the “Promotional Period”). Must be physically located in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA (select parishes), MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, VT, WY or WV (each an “Eligible Jurisdiction” or, collectively, the “Eligible Jurisdictions”). Must be 21+ years of age or older (18+ if in DC/KY/NH/WY). Any customer who is found to be ineligible to play on DraftKings (i.e., by way of self-exclusion from gambling, restriction due to employment, or otherwise) may not participate in this Promotion and immediately forfeits any bonus rewards which have been awarded under this Promotion.

In addition to the eligibility requirements set forth above and in the DraftKings Terms of Use, to participate in the Promotion, customers must (1) be a registered DraftKings Sportsbook customer with an active account; (2) receive an offer to participate in this Promotion; and (3) opt-in by clicking on the appropriate link or button prior to the start of the final MLB game on 05/05/25.

Important Links:

• MLB Odds
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