DraftKings Promo Code: Iowa Bettors Can Get $150 Bonus for Buccaneers vs. Cowboys
Iowa sports betting fans have a new reason to tune into Thursday Night Football. DraftKings is offering new customers a $150 bonus for placing a $5 wager on the Buccaneers vs. Cowboys game on Oct. 8, and no promo code is required to get started.
The welcome offer works whether your first bet wins or loses. That means Iowa bettors can back either side in the Thursday night matchup and still unlock the full bonus, making it one of the more generous sportsbook promotions currently available.
How the DraftKings welcome offer works
New customers who sign up through DraftKings Sportsbook can claim $150 in bonus bets, delivered in six $25 increments. The first two arrive immediately after your qualifying wager, with the remaining four arriving in weekly installments over the next 14 days.
Here are the key terms for Iowa bettors:
- Available to new customers in Iowa and 28 other eligible jurisdictions
- Minimum $5 deposit required
- Place a qualifying wager of at least $5 on any sports betting market
- Receive two $25 bonus bets instantly, then two more every seven days for 14 days
- Each bonus bet expires seven days from issuance
- Must be 21 years or older
The stake is not included in any winnings derived from the bonus bets, so bettors should factor that into their expectations.
Why this Thursday Night Football matchup matters
The Buccaneers vs. Cowboys game offers plenty of angles for bettors, and DraftKings' generous welcome bonus makes it an attractive time to get involved.
Dallas has cashed 10 straight overs with games averaging 58.2 combined points, according to Covers.com analyst Joe Osborne. The Cowboys' offense is averaging 30.5 points per game, while their defense is allowing 28 points per game, which should give Tampa Bay enough openings to contribute to the scoring total.
Osborne backs the Over 47.5 at o48.5 -112. A winning $5 wager at those odds returns roughly $4.46 in profit, while a loss still triggers the $150 in bonus bets.
Jason Logan of Covers.com recommends Tampa Bay +10.5 at +9.5 -120. He argues that short weeks breed unpredictable results, and backup quarterback Jalon Daniels can threaten with his legs. The Cowboys have allowed the most rushing yards to dual-threat quarterbacks in 2026, and Bucky Irving adds a ground game that can exploit Dallas's 28th-ranked rush defense.
Logan notes that a 10-point spread is too wide for a Bucs team whose four losses have come by a combined 20 points. A winning $5 wager at -120 returns roughly $4.17 in profit.
How to claim your DraftKings bonus in Iowa
Getting started is straightforward. Follow these steps to claim your bonus bets and place your first wager on Thursday Night Football:
- Visit DraftKings Sportsbook and create a new account
- Make a minimum $5 deposit
- Place a qualifying wager of at least $5 on any market, including Buccaneers vs. Cowboys
- Receive your first two $25 bonus bets instantly
- Claim two more $25 bonus bets every seven days for 14 days
No promo code is required to activate the welcome offer. Treat your qualifying wager on Buccaneers vs. Cowboys as day one of the bonus schedule.
What Iowa bettors should know about bonus bets
Bonus bets function differently from cash wagers. The stake is not included in any winnings, meaning you only receive the profit portion of a winning bonus bet. Each bonus bet expires seven days from issuance, so be sure to use them before they lapse.
DraftKings also offers daily odds boosts and promotions that Iowa bettors can check directly in the app.
Eligibility and restrictions
The DraftKings welcome offer is available to new customers in AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NH, NY, OH, OR, PA, PR, TN, VA, VT, WY and WV.
Bettors must be physically located in an eligible jurisdiction and be 21 years or older (18+ in DC, KY, and WY). Iowa residents can take advantage of the offer from within state lines.
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