Fox News reports that new BetMGM users in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia can use bonus code FOXNEWS ahead of NFL Week 7 for an offer billed as "Bet $10, Get $150." Before you sign up, you should know what the steps are, where the fine print matters, and how to approach a first wager without letting a promo make the decision for you.
This is a rundown of the offer as Fox News describes it, plus some of our own commentary. It is not an endorsement, and we have no affiliation with BetMGM or the NFL. Sports betting involves risk, and you should only wager what you can afford to lose. Check BetMGM's own terms for the full conditions.
The steps, in order
Per Fox News, the process looks like this:
- Click the link in the article or download the BetMGM Sportsbook app on iOS or Android.
- Create a new BetMGM Sportsbook account.
- Deposit at least $10.
- Place a first wager of $10 or more.
- Make sure that bet wins to unlock the bonus.
- Receive $150 in Bonus Bets after the wager settles.
- Use the Bonus Bets on upcoming games.
The detail that matters most: the bet has to win
The headline reads like a guaranteed payout for a $10 bet. Fox News' own steps say otherwise: step five says the first wager needs to win to unlock the bonus. If it loses, the description gives no indication you would receive the $150.
That changes how you should think about your first pick. You are not just choosing a game you like; you are choosing the one bet that decides whether the bonus arrives. Read BetMGM's terms in your state before depositing so you know exactly what qualifies, including any odds requirements or expiration windows. Those specifics are not in the Fox News summary, so we can't tell you what they are.
Who can use it
The offer is aimed at residents of four states: Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. You need to be a new BetMGM Sportsbook user, since the steps begin with creating an account. If you already have one, this offer is not for you.
Bonus Bets are not cash
Fox News says the reward arrives as Bonus Bets, to be used on upcoming games. In general, bonus credits work differently from withdrawable cash, so look at how BetMGM treats winnings from them before you plan around the $150. The Fox News summary doesn't spell this out, and the terms will.
Picking a first bet: a sensible approach
This part is our analysis, not Fox News' or BetMGM's. Because the first wager must win, a few habits make sense:
- Stay with games you follow. Week 7 features teams such as the Chiefs, Packers, Lions, Rams, Raiders and Seahawks in featured windows, per Fox News. If you have watched one of those teams all season, you have a better read than on a team you've seen twice.
- Don't chase a long shot because of the bonus. A risky pick that pays big matters little if the goal is simply a winning first bet. Whether a safer line is worth it is your call.
- Keep the stake at the minimum. The requirement is $10 or more. Wagering more than the minimum raises your risk without changing the stated bonus.
Why the promos are everywhere
Fox News notes sportsbooks are competing hard for new users in legal betting states. That is why you see offers like this clustered around a busy slate. The size of the headline number is a marketing choice, which is a good reason to focus on the conditions rather than the figure.
Before you sign up
Run through a short checklist:
- Confirm you are in one of the four eligible states and are a new user.
- Read the full terms for the win requirement, expiration and Bonus Bet rules.
- Decide your $10 first bet before you open the app, not while the promo is nudging you.
- Set a budget for the whole week, bonus or no bonus.
If you or someone you know struggles with gambling, the National Problem Gambling Helpline is 1-800-GAMBLER.
The takeaway: treat the $150 as a conditional extra, not a guarantee. Read the terms first, pick a first bet you would make anyway, and only then decide if the offer is worth claiming.
