BetMGM Offers New User Promotions for NFL Season Opener
BetMGM is providing new customers with a choice of welcome offers for the Patriots-Seahawks game, including up to $1,500 in bonus bets or a bet $10, get $150 deal. The promotion highlights the Super Bowl rematch, with Seattle missing Kenneth Walker III and New England adding A.J. Brown. Users must use the FOXSPORTS promo code to claim the offer.
The season opener is scheduled for Wednesday night at Lumen Field, with New England listed as a three-point underdog and a 44.5-point total. The matchup will be broadcast nationally on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
New England's backfield workload shifts toward Rhamondre Stevenson due to TreVeyon Henderson's absence. Seattle's offense faces adjustments without Kenneth Walker III and coordinator Klint Kubiak, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the reigning Offensive Player of the Year, remains a focal point alongside quarterback Sam Darnold. The Patriots also added receivers A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs.
This promotional push could influence how casual fans engage with the NFL season opener, potentially normalizing sports betting as an integral part of game viewing. New users may be drawn to the financial incentives, which could increase betting volume and revenue for operators, while also raising concerns about gambling exposure among vulnerable populations. The focus on specific player props and game odds may shift attention from pure athletic competition to wagering outcomes.