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Now that Ohio sports betting is live, BetMGM sportsbook is offering a $1,000 prize for all customers who sign up using BetMGM bonus code ALBONUS ahead of either of the NBA on TNT Thursday matchups, which include:

• New York Knicks at Boston Celtics
• Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns

Ohio BetMGM bonus code ALBONUS: Claim up to $1,000 in welcome prizes with BetMGM sportsbook

BetMGM is one of the top sportsbooks in America, and in the newly-created Ohio sports betting market.

Customers have flocked to BetMGM since the market opened on January 1, and the offer is only getting sweeter for new bettors. By signing up with BetMGM bonus code ALBONUS, any new bettor can win up to $1,000 in prizes, depending on how adventurous they are feeling.

Follow these steps to get involved:

• Visit the BetMGM sportsbook.
• Click “Register”.
• Enter your personal details, along with BetMGM bonus code ALBONUS when prompted.
• Make a first-time deposit of at least $10.
• Bet at least $10 on either of the NBA on TNT Thursday games.

Check these boxes and you will have earned the opportunity to win up to $1,000 in bonus bets—here’s how that works.

Users are covered in full up to the $1,000 threshold for their first bets. If the bet misses, players will receive bonus bets worth the amount they risked (up to $1,000) and can use these to immediately win cash prizes. Winning bets will see customers given full cash payouts just as always.

Any bonus bets unlocked during the welcome bonus will arrive within 48 hours and have to be used within one week, or else they will expire. Customers who make first bets of $50 or more will receive five bonus bets, each worth 20% of the stake, while users who bet $49 or less will be given a single bonus bet.

Claim up to $1,000 in bonus bets

BetMGM customers must be 21 or older and may not already have an account to activate the offer. Full terms and conditions can be found on the BetMGM sportsbook.

BetMGM Ohio bonus code: NBA on TNT Thursday betting preview

The NBA on TNT Thursday schedule presents a couple of interesting in-conference matchups between four teams that started the season well.

The Knicks head to TD Garden to face the Eastern Conference-topping Celtics in a potential playoff preview Thursday. New York is streaky and can both play up or down to competition, depending on the day. Boston is much more consistent and has the two best players in the matchup, though Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle have turned heads at different points.

The Mavs face the Suns in the late game. Dallas’ superstar Luka Doncic enjoys torturing the Suns, as seen during his memorable Game Seven on the road in last year’s playoffs, and has a favorable matchup since Devin Booker is out with an injury. Phoenix needs to halt its downswing as quickly as possible and will have its hands full slowing down the fifth-seed Mavs.

While the games are playing out, BetMGM customers can take advantage of ongoing promotions separate from the welcome bonus, such as:

• Edit my bet: Make changes to your bets even after you have placed them
• Referral bonus: Earn even more bonus bets by helping someone register with BetMGM
• One-game parlay insurance: Win up to $25 in bonus bets for parlays of 4+ legs that miss by one leg

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