theScore Bet leads with one of the more forgiving welcome offers in the market: a First Bet Reset. Sign up with theScore Bet promo code ACTNEWS, place a first bet up to $1,000, and if it loses, theScore Bet refunds the stake in bonus bets — so your opening wager is effectively cushioned. It's live for Astros vs. Padres to close the weekend in the MLB, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC from Petco Park in San Diego.
The Reset is the offer to know, but availability splits by state, and theScore Bet runs a bet-and-get promo where the Reset isn't offered. Here's the key info on both theScore Bet promo code ACTNEWS offers:
| Offer | What you get | States | Sign-Up Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Bet Reset up to $1,000 | First bet refunded in bonus bets if it loses | AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, NC, OH, TN, VA | ACTNEWS |
| Bet $10, Get $100 (If You Win) | $100 in bonus bets if your first bet wins | MI, NJ, PA, WV | ACTNEWS |
Click the module below to register with theScore Bet — then enter ACTNEWS at sign-up to attach whichever offer your state runs.
How the theScore Bet First Bet Reset Works
The appeal of a Reset is that it removes most of the sting from a losing first wager: bet up to $1,000, and if it doesn't cash, you get that amount back in bonus bets to try again. A few points worth weighing:
- Because the downside is covered, you can anchor the Reset to a side you genuinely like rather than steering toward a safe favorite just to protect the bonus.
- The refund arrives as bonus bets, not cash, so plan to play it through rather than withdraw it.
- In the Bet $10, Get $100 states (MI, NJ, PA, WV), the structure flips — there's no reset, and the $100 is earned only if your first bet wins, which makes pick selection the whole game.
Click the appropriate module below, and register with theScore Bet promo code ACTNEWS today:
Astros vs. Padres Prediction (Aug. 9) — Sunday Night Baseball on NBC
- Matchup: Houston Astros at San Diego Padres
- First pitch: 8:20 p.m. ET, Petco Park, San Diego · TV: NBC / Peacock
- Odds: Padres moneyline (−116), Astros moneyline (+107), total 8.5 (-110)
Because the Reset cushions a loss, this offer frees you to back the side you actually prefer rather than the one that merely protects the bonus. San Diego sits at −116 as the slim home favorite at Petco — a reasonable line — but if you lean toward Houston at +107 as a live road dog, the Reset is exactly the structure that lets you take that swing with a safety net underneath it.
the theScore Bet Promo Code ACTNEWS: Registration Steps
To open an account on theScore Bet, which is one of of the more established sportsbooks and betting sites, follow the steps below:
- Click the theScoreBet promo code ACTNEWS link to reach theScore Bet's new-user page.
- Create an account with your standard registration details.
- Enter promo code ACTNEWS when prompted — this offer requires it.
- Make a qualifying deposit and place your first bet (up to $1,000) on Astros vs. Padres or another market at eligible MLB odds.
- If that first bet loses, your stake is refunded in bonus bets, up to $1,000.
Tip: The Action Network odds calculator is a quick way to preview the return on your chosen wager
New users only, 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Must be physically present in AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, NC, OH, TN, and VA in order to wager. Players must sign up using a specified Promotion code and then place an Eligible Wager on an Eligible Game during the Promotion Period. Please Gamble Responsibly.
New users only, 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Must be physically present in MI, NJ, PA, WV in order to wager. Players must sign up using a specified Promotion code and then place an Eligible Wager on an Eligible Game during the Promotion Period. Bonus Bets will be credited if your bet wins. Please Gamble Responsibly.
