New sportsbook customers in Iowa can claim more than $2,600 in combined welcome bonuses ahead of Thursday Night Football, when the Seattle Seahawks visit the Denver Broncos on October 15, 2026, according to Covers.com.
Five major sportsbooks, including BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, Fanatics, and bet365, are running sign-up offers tied to the Week 6 NFL matchup. Every one of them is available to new users in Iowa, and each comes with its own deposit requirements, expiration windows, and fine print worth reading before you sign up.
What Iowa Bettors Need to Know First
Sports betting is legal and regulated in Iowa, and each of the promos below lists the state among its eligible markets. All offers are limited to new customers who are 21 or older, and each sportsbook excludes anyone on a self-exclusion list.
Iowans who need help with gambling can call 1-800-BETS-OFF, the state's helpline listed in the fine print of several of these offers. The sportsbooks also point customers to 1-800-GAMBLER nationally. Set a budget before kickoff, and treat these bonuses as a perk rather than a reason to bet more than you planned.
BetMGM: $1,500 First Bet Offer Plus $50 in Bonus Bets
According to Covers.com, new users who use the BetMGM bonus code COVERS1550 can place a $1,500 first bet. If that bet loses, the stake comes back in bonus bets, up to the full $1,500. A $10 minimum deposit and a real money wager are required to activate the offer, and bonus bets expire after seven days.
Bettors who wager more than $50 receive five bonus bets, each worth 20 percent of the qualifying wager. Wager less than $50, and you get one bonus bet instead. The offer runs through October 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET, and adds an extra $50 in bonus bets on top of the first bet protection.
FanDuel: Up to $250 in Bonus Bets With No Code Needed
FanDuel's promo requires no code at all. Make a $5 deposit, place a $5 qualifying wager on any market, and the sportsbook issues $50 in bonus bets whether the bet wins or loses, according to Covers.com. Repeat the daily wager for five consecutive days to max out the promo at $250.
Bonus bets are valid for seven days after issuance, and the bonus stake is not returned in any winnings. Only winnings from bonus bets become withdrawable.
DraftKings: Bet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets Plus NBA League Pass
DraftKings is offering one of the more creative welcome packages this week. New users who bet $5 receive $200 in bonus bets plus a three-month NBA League Pass subscription, with no promo code required. CBS Sports