ESPN BET Promo Code ACTNEWS Nets $1K First Bet Reset for Thursday NBA & NHL Playoff Action, All Events

You can sign up for ESPN BET on Thursday and claim up to $1K in bonus value by placing a first bet with the ESPN BET promo code ACTNEWS on any matchup from Cavaliers-Celtics to Rangers-Hurricanes.

Whatever market or sport you see listed at ESPN BET is fair game to use your first wager on if you're playing in AZ, CO, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, or WV.

This is the same thing as first bet insurance or a "first bet on the house" at another sportsbook. A First Bet Reset is just ESPN BET's terminology for the offer structure.

What is ESPN BET's First Bet Reset?

Your goal here should be to net the max profit and in order to do that, you will need to place a wager that is equal to your bankroll. With the insurance activated, you will have gained a profit much bigger than if you had placed a bet without it.

But even if the bet fails, you still gain an advantage with more bonus value.

We advise you also bet on a plus-money pick with a First Bet Reset. This is the best way to increase your profits over time and certainly the right way to take full advantage of a sportsbook offer. You won't get another sportsbook promo that equals the welcome offer's value, so we tell readers to follow our expected value guide by going for underdogs.

So let's say you bet Mavericks +170 in Game 2 against the Thunder. We touched upon how Dallas usually doesn't heavily depend on offensive rebounds or free throws to create scoring opportunities, leading to areas where the Mavs could shine in throughout this series.

When you're placing a wager, you'll see your available bonus bets on your betslip. You can choose to use them for your wager or save them for later before it expires. You can find the date bonus bets will expire in the 'Bonus Bets' section of your account, but they all expire within seven days.

Bonus bets are also best used on plus money. They don't stay in your account after use, even if you win with them.

So let's say you want to go with Rangers +146 against the Hurricanes in Game 3. The Rangers power play has been finding success against a regressing Hurricanes penalty kill in the first two games. New York is 4-for-9 to Carolina's 0-for-10 unit.

We thought this would be a series of tough discipline where five-on-five dictates, but it's been the opposite along with the Rangers having the hotter goaltender.

If you placed $100 worth of bonus bets on the Rangers to win, you would get a payout of $146 in real cash.

How to Sign Up at ESPN BET

1. Use the modules above to direct you to the ESPN BET website or mobile app.
2. Register for a new account, ensuring that you supply accurate information regarding your identity.
3. Agree to the terms and conditions of ESPN BET.
4. Claim the ESPN BET promo in your state.
5. Make your first deposit.
6. Place your first bet for any amount.
7. Earn up to $1K in bonus value.

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