Bonus Bets Referral Programs (2026)
Referral programs that pay you in bonus bets (site credit) you can wager on legal US sportsbooks rather than cash.
Bonus Bets Referral Programs
Bonus bets — sometimes called site credit or free bets — are the most common reward for sportsbook referral programs. Instead of paying cash, the operator credits your account with a stake you can place on a wager. If that wager wins, the profit (not the stake) is added to your withdrawable balance.
How Bonus Bets Differ From Cash
Unlike a cash referral bonus that is worth its face value immediately, a bonus bet only converts to real money if your bet wins. That makes bonus bets a credit-style reward: useful for active bettors, but not guaranteed earnings. Most operators also expire bonus bets within a set window (often 7 days), so use them promptly.
Where to Find Bonus Bet Referrals
Every major legal US sportsbook — DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, ESPN BET, bet365, Fanatics Sportsbook, and BetRivers — pays refer-a-friend rewards as bonus bets. Amounts typically range from $50 to $100 per qualified referral.
Getting the Most From Bonus Bets
Read each operator's terms for the expiration window and any minimum-odds requirement. Place bonus bets on wagers you would make anyway, and treat any winnings as the real value rather than the face amount of the credit.
8 Bonus Bets Programs
DraftKings
Up to $100 in bonus betsEarn up to $100 in bonus bets for each friend who joins DraftKings and deposits $25+. Capped at 5 referrals ($500) per promotional window.
FanDuel
$50 bonus betEarn $50 in bonus bets for each friend who joins FanDuel and bets $10. Capped at 5 referrals per 30 days per product.
BetMGM
$100 bonus betEarn $100 in bonus bets for each friend who joins BetMGM Sportsbook and deposits $100+. Capped at 20 referrals per month (~$2,000/mo).
Caesars Sportsbook
~$50 in Reward CreditsEarn 5,000 Caesars Reward Credits (about $50) for each friend who joins Caesars Sportsbook and deposits and wagers $50. Up to 10 referrals per window.
ESPN BET
$50 bonus betESPN BET's refer-a-friend promotion paid $50 in bonus bets per friend (capped around 5). It ran in limited windows; ESPN BET now operates as theScore Bet.
bet365
$50 bonus betEarn $50 in bonus bets for each friend who joins bet365 and bets $10+, up to $500 per year. The offer runs in cycles and excludes NC and PA.
Fanatics Sportsbook
$100 in FanCashEarn $100 in FanCash for each friend who joins Fanatics Sportsbook and bets $20+. Capped at 5 referrals for $500 in FanCash.
BetRivers
$100 bonus betEarn $100 in bonus bets for each friend who joins BetRivers and deposits and wagers $50. Capped at 3 referrals for $300 in bonus bets.
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Referral program terms may change. Verify current offers on the official website.