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The best sports betting promos come from Caesars, DraftKings, BetMGM and FanDuel among others and together, they're offering thousands of dollars in bonuses to new customers ahead of Thursday Night Football and a pair of MLB playoff games on Oct. 17. 

New customers can claim NFL sportsbook bonuses and MLB betting promos by registering at any of the best sports betting sites listed below: 

BetMGM bonus code PLAYSPORT guarantees access to a first-bet offer up to $1,500. Simply register, make a deposit and place your initial wager.

If it falls short, BetMGM will match those losses in bonus bets so you can take another crack at profits without risking anything extra funds. 

To get started, click one any of our FanDuel Sportsbook promo links to get started. Once you are redirected to FanDuel: 

If your wager wins, your winnings plus an additional $300 in bonus bets will be headed your way. FanDuel Sportsbook welcome bonus bets show up in your account within 72 hours of your qualifying bet. They must be used within 14 days of issuance and can be broken up into multiple wagers. 

Simply register, make a deposit and place your first wager to claim each part of the the DraftKings signup bonus. Here's the entire multi-part bonus offer:

Initial registration and deposit will qualify you for the $50 bonus bet (to be paid instantly) and the 20% deposit match. Then, place a bet of $5 or more on the odds of your choice.

Win or lose, $200 in bonus bets will be instantly added to your account (on top of any potential winnings). 

The NFL Week 7 slate opens up in New Orleans as the Saints get set to host the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football. 

New Orleans scored 27 points to erase a huge deficit early against Tampa Bay, but they were outscored 27-0 in the second half and gave up 51 points in total. Denver's offense is much less potent, which is a welcome sight. 

The Broncos showed some fight against the Chargers, scoring double digits in the fourth quarter, but couldn't muster enough offense to beat Los Ageles. Denver remains a strong team against the spread at 4-2 while New Orleans is 3-3. 

Thursday's MLB playoff schedule features a pair of games as the NLCS and ALCS continue: 

The Yankees head on the road to Cleveland for Games 3 and 4, and they start things off with Clarke Schmidt on the mound as they look to take a 3-0 lead. Back in New York, it will be Jose Quintana vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a pivotal Game 4 at Citi Field with the Dodgers up 2-1. 

The Week 7 schedule has plenty to offer on Sunday and the Underdog Fantasy promo code BETFPB for NFL guarantees a $1,000 deposit bonus for wagering on player props during today's games.

Note: This Underdog Fantasy bonus is available in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MN, MS, NE, NM, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY & All Canadian Provinces except ON.

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Brian Sausa is a New York-based content creator for Catena Media with an extensive betting history and several years of iGaming industry experience. A journalism graduate with a ranging sports background, Brian’s previous employment includes the flagship sites for multiple professional leagues including the MLB and NHL.

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