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No one could have picked a Final Four like this but new customers can make a smart choice by claiming our FanDuel promo code for a $1,000 no-sweat first bet for the national semifinal games in Houston.

FanDuel promo code: How to claim your $1,000 no-sweat first bet

Just in time for an unbelievable Final Four, FanDuel has this fantastic offer for new players where they will be refunded up to $1,000 after their first Final Four bet.

To claim this offer, you’ll have to first sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook by using any of the links on this page.

• Follow our FanDuel promo code link and click “Join Now”, then select your state.
• Enter an email, username, and password before hitting Create Account. No specific promo code is required.
• Make a deposit of $10 or more into your new account and place your first wager on the Final Four. If your opening bet misses, FanDuel will reimburse the stake with bonus credit.

If the bet loses, FanDuel will reimburse the amount of the bet up to $1,000 into your account within 72 hours. The reimbursement will come in the form of FanDuel site credit, and you’ll have 14 days to use the funds on whatever bets you choose.

Full terms and conditions are available in the FanDuel links on this page.

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FanDuel promo code: Final Four preview and best FanDuel promotions

This is the Final Four no one saw coming. The first game Saturday night pits No. 9 Florida Atlantic against No. 5 San Diego State at NRG Stadium in Houston, while the second game sees No. 5 Miami taking on No. 4 UConn.

This is the first Final Four without a one, two or three seed.

For Miami, Florida Atlantic and San Diego State, it’s their first trip ever to the Final Four. UConn finished fourth in the Big East in the regular season and last won an NCAA title in 2014.

Florida Atlantic still has a shot at being the lowest seed to ever win the national title. Eighth-seeded Villanova won the title in 1985.

FanDuel also has ongoing promotions that new users will be able to take advantage of once they sign up, such as:

• Referral bonus: When you get a friend to sign up with FanDuel, you’ll both receive $50 in bonus bets.
• Reload bonus: FanDuel will occasionally offer deposit matches and free bets for existing customers.
• Odds boosts: Look out every day for new odds boosts on select markets including every day of MLB season.

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