FanDuel & DraftKings Promos for North Carolina: Earn $500 Total Sign-Up Bonus

DraftKings and FanDuel are rolling out similar promos in North Carolina, offering bettors $250 each after just a $5 wager. From the two leading sportsbooks in the U.S., that's $500 in total bonus bet value.

Fortunately, that's most of what there is to know about these offers, and they're pretty similar, but we'll explore some more details below. From those bonus bets, you'll keep the profit if it wins, but not the stake of the bonus bet.

What to Know about the FanDuel NC Promo

FanDuel gives new users $250 in bonus bets with any $10 deposit and $5 wager.

The nice thing about FanDuel's bonus bets is they can be split up into any increment; you don't have to bet them in preset amounts, like some other sportsbooks (including DraftKings).

So if you want to place a $5 bonus bet wager, great. Then $100. Then $1. Go for it! The bonus bets do expire in seven days, so turn on notifications so you don't miss the expiration.

Signing up at FanDuel

1. No promo code is need — just download the FanDuel app.
2. Click on "Join Us" once you're brought to the first landing screen.
3. The signup process is simple, but make sure you enter all your real information that matches your photo ID, or you may be delayed in verification, and you won't be able to bet for a day days.
4. Add money to your account using one of the many payment options — I find debit card is the most reliable, but bank account or PayPal work too. Add at least $10.
5. Place a $5 bet, then use your bonus bets in seven days.

What to Know about the DraftKings NC Promo

DraftKings' offer is just like FanDuel's in North Carolina — deposit $10, bet $5, get $250.

Their bonus bets do come split up into preset increments — with this offer you'll get 10, $25 bonus bets. You have seven days to use them, and they're good for any sport.

With bonus bets, you keep the profit, but not the stake itself. So if you place a $25 bonus bet on Memphis +200 live against Wichita State (sorry, first game I saw on the Action college basketball odds screen).

If Memphis wins, you profit $50. If Memphis loses, you just lose the $25 bonus bet.

Signing up at DraftKings

1. Click the relevant module to start your registration.
2. Enter all your personal info — name, address, last four digits of your SSN. If you don’t input the accurate info, your verification will be delayed.
3. Make a cash deposit to register your account. Debit card is the most reliable, but there are tons of options like PayPal, bank transfer, credit card and more.
4. Place a $5 wager on anything, and you'll get $250 in bonus bets.

Must be 21+ and present in North Carolina. Full T&C apply. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov