DraftKings NC promo + FanDuel NC promo code: $500 bonus for Friday night March Madness

Now through Sunday evening presents dozens of ways to wager on on the action, including a double your money offer on Duke to score at least one point over at DraftKings North Carolina.

But the headliner here is the bet $5, get $250 in Bonus Bets offer at DraftKings that pairs up with a similar $250 bonus at FanDuel NC (which requires a winning moneyline pick on any game) .These offers will not last forever, so there's not a better time to take advantage than during this opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament.

DraftKings is one of the top sportsbook brands in the country, known for a wide array of markets. And it's no wonder why. Their low deposit, lower age requirement for some states and incredible welcome offer makes DK a fan-favorite across the board.

Want to join in on the fun with $250 in Bonus Bets at your disposal? Here's how to get started:

Keep in mind: No need to manually enter a promo code to collect this offer, which automatically loads through using the link on this page.

Upon completion of required fields to create an account (birthday, address, etc) you will need to deposit at least $5 and make a qualifying wager of $5 or more to collect $250 in Bonus Bets

It's estimated that $2.7 billion in wagers will be placed by Americans for March Madness this month, which is... a lot. But it's also a testament to just how much Americans love the NCAA Tournament, both men's and women's.

There are plenty of storylines to be aware of, from UConn searching for back-to-back titles to teams such as Grambling and Stetson reaching their first ever NCAA Tournament. Who will this year's Cinderella pick be?

DraftKings has the usual moneyline, spread and over/under picks that you can choose from for all 32 Round of 64 games taking place on Thursday and Friday. On top of that, DraftKings has the following specials on their site:

Colin Cowherd's No-Sweat Upset Bet: Place a pre-game moneyline bet on a double-digit seed and get a bonus bet back if your selected team loses.

This is just scratching the surface, folks. DraftKings' site is filled with tons of game props, "madness" props, player props, parlay builders, you name it. DraftKings is pulling out all the stops for this year's NCAA Tournament, and all the bets above can be wagered on with your $250 bet bonus for signing up.

Similarly, the FanDuel offer will allow players to bet any team to win, including big moneyline favorites like Duke -- the overall spread and and magnitude of the line doesn't matter. If the wager wins, players receive $250 in bonus bets to go to work with for the remaining games this weekend.

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