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The NBA play-in round is set to begin this week and new users can claim our FanDuel promo code for a $1,000 no-sweat first bet for the big games.

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

Although the NBA regular season has come to a close, FanDuel is celebrating the play-in round by offering new players a refund up to $1,000 in bonus bets after their first NBA play-in round bet.

To claim this welcome offer, sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook by using any of our unique links on this page.

• Follow our FanDuel promo code link and click “Join Now”, then select your state.
• Enter your email, username, and password before hitting Create Account. No specific promo code is needed.
• Deposit at least $10 into your new account and place your first wager on the NBA play-in round. If your first bet loses, FanDuel will reimburse the stake with bonus credit.

If your bet settles as a loss, FanDuel will reimburse the amount of the bet up to $1,000 into your account within 72 hours. The reimbursement will arrive 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 can be viewed in the FanDuel links on this page.

Claim your FanDuel $1,000 no sweat first bet

FanDuel promo code: NBA play-in round preview and best FanDuel promotions

The play-in games begin this week with a few fantastic matchups for NBA fans to enjoy. Trae Young takes on Jimmy Butler to begin Tuesday’s games. Zach Lavine and the Bulls will visit Pascal Siakam and the Raptors to kick off Wednesday’s games.

• Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT
• Timberwolves at Lakers 10:00 p.m. ET on TNT.
• Bulls at Raptors 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Thunder at Pelicans 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN

In addition to this welcome offer, FanDuel has ongoing promotions that new users can take advantage of after 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 bonus 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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