FanDuel Offers New-User Bonus Ahead of Vikings-Bears Monday Night Football
The sportsbook is promoting a Bet $5, get $300 in bonus bets offer as Minnesota visits Chicago in the Week 1 Monday Night opener.
FanDuel Sportsbook is offering a new-customer promotion tied to Monday Night Football: Bet $5, get $300 in bonus bets if the wager wins, the company and media accounts reported ahead of the Week 1 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears.
The game will close out the NFL’s opening weekend, with the Bears hosting the Vikings on Monday night. Minnesota is expected to start J.J. McCarthy in his NFL debut, while Chicago opens the season with Caleb Williams beginning his sophomore campaign. Betting markets on FanDuel listed the matchup as essentially a pick’em, with the Vikings slight favorites despite playing on the road.
The promotion is limited to first-time players on FanDuel and does not require a separate promo code, according to the report. New customers must register, deposit and place their qualifying wager to be eligible for the bonus bets. The offer is available only to customers 21 and older in specified states; terms and conditions and state availability apply.
The New York Post, which first detailed the promotion, quoted betting writer Michael Leboff, who noted the market’s difficulty separating the two teams. Leboff pointed to the presence of a debuting quarterback in a hostile environment as a factor that has kept the line close. The Bears were a popular sleeper pick in some offseason previews, and an opening-night victory over Minnesota would add momentum to that narrative.
FanDuel’s state availability list for the promotion includes Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Tennessee, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming. The promotion also directs players to full terms and conditions for complete eligibility requirements.
Sportsbooks frequently launch welcome offers at the start of the NFL season to attract new customers, and the close line on this contest reflects how sportsbooks weigh roster changes, quarterback uncertainty and the neutralizing effect of a Monday-night national audience. Responsible-gambling information accompanies the promotion; customers with gambling problems are encouraged to call 1-800-GAMBLER for assistance.
Fans and bettors interested in the FanDuel offer should review the sportsbook’s official site for the most current details, including how the bonus bets are issued and any restrictions on their use. The sportsbook’s promotion is one of several offers circulating as the 2025 NFL season begins and markets react to opening lines, injury reports and starter confirmations.