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OHIO WELCOME-BONUS PLAYBOOK

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A step-by-step educational system for comparing Ohio sportsbook welcome offers without mistaking promotional credit for cash or risking more than you planned.

RESEARCH SNAPSHOTAUGUST 14, 2026OFFERS CAN CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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THE MOST IMPORTANT TRUTH

A “$150 BONUS” IS
NOT $150 CASH.

01

THE CREDIT IS RESTRICTED

Bonus Bets, bet credits, and FanCash ordinarily cannot be withdrawn directly.

02

THE STAKE IS REMOVED

When a Bonus Bet wins, the operator normally pays only profit—not the promotional stake.

03

NOTHING IS GUARANTEED

No plan or promotion guarantees that promotional value becomes withdrawable money.

THE STADIUM METHOD

HOW THIS WORKS

Every participant remains the sole owner and decision-maker for their account and money.
1

READ THE PLAYBOOK

Review the current rankings, requirements, deadlines, and risk flags before creating any account.

2

VERIFY THE LIVE OFFER

Confirm the exact promotion on the operator’s final signup screen. Screenshot the terms before registering.

3

USE YOUR OWN ACCOUNT

You must register in your own legal name, pass verification, fund and control your own account, and place your own wagers while physically in Ohio.

4

SET YOUR LIMITS

Choose a pre-established deposit, wager, and time limit. A headline maximum is never a recommended amount.

5

TRACK EVERY DEADLINE

Record the signup, qualifying wager, settlement, reward, expiration, withdrawal terms, and tax records.

6

ASK FOR NAVIGATION HELP

Stadium can explain published terms and the sequence. Stadium does not access accounts, handle credentials, control wagers, or guarantee results.

BUSINESS MODEL & TRANSPARENCY

HOW STADIUM MAY BE PAID

CURRENT PUBLIC MODEL

EDUCATION + DISCLOSED AFFILIATE REFERRALS

The guide is educational. If Stadium later uses an approved operator referral link, the operator may pay Stadium a disclosed marketing commission. The customer’s eligible reward, account ownership, wager decisions, funds, and winnings remain the customer’s.

  • No fee based on whether a wager wins or loses
  • No access to the customer’s sportsbook account
  • No possession of passwords, verification codes, or devices
  • No promise of profit or guaranteed bonus conversion
NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED

CAPITAL ADVANCE + 50/50 PROFIT SHARE

The proposed arrangement—Stadium supplies signup/wager money, receives its advance back, then divides winnings—is not currently offered or available through this website.

It must not launch unless Ohio gaming counsel and every applicable sportsbook approve the precise written structure. Ohio law requires individual accounts and requires operators to prevent wagering on behalf of another person. Operator funding, promotion, tax, lending, and money-transmission rules may also apply.

LEGAL REVIEW REQUIRED BEFORE ACTIVATION

ALL 14 OHIO OPERATORS

WELCOME + REFERRAL + FUNDING

Every operator now receives the same full-detail treatment. The live operator screen always controls.
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BEST VERIFIED LOW-CASH START

bet365

Deposit and wager $10 to receive $150 in Bonus Bets, win or lose. Choose this instead of the higher-exposure safety net.

REFERRAL BONUS

Reported $50 Bonus Bet to each eligible person after the referred friend deposits and completes the qualifying wager; reported annual referrer cap $500. The live My Offers referral card controls.

ACCEPTED FUNDING METHODS

Debit card · online banking/Trustly · PayPal · Venmo · Apple Pay · PayNearMe. Minimums and withdrawal eligibility vary.

  • At least one selection at -500 or longer
  • Qualifying wager settles within 30 days
  • Bonus Bets expire seven days after credit
  • Referral and welcome-offer stacking must be confirmed before signup
CHECK OFFICIAL/LIVE TERMS ↗
QUALIFYING CASH$10PROMOTIONAL VALUE$150 Bonus BetsOFFER TYPEBet & GetVERIFIED WELCOME · RECHECK REFERRAL
02
VERIFY AT SIGNUP

DraftKings

Potentially the strongest ratio if the final signup screen confirms $150 from a $5 wager regardless of outcome.

REFERRAL BONUS

Official program confirmed, but the amount changes. Reported versions range from a $25 fixed Bonus Bet to a deposit match up to $100 each. The member referral screen controls.

ACCEPTED FUNDING METHODS

Debit card · online banking/bank transfer · PayPal · Venmo · Apple Pay · Play+ · VIP Preferred. Credit-card availability is restricted.

  • Confirm whether the first bet must win
  • Do not rely on older $300 claims
  • Open the exact referral link before creating the account
  • Confirm stacking on the final screen
CHECK OFFICIAL/LIVE TERMS ↗
QUALIFYING CASH$5PROMOTIONAL VALUEApprox. $150 Bonus BetsOFFER TYPELive offer variesCHECK LIVE
03
SIMPLE QUALIFICATION

Bally Bet

A straightforward low-cash offer commonly advertised without requiring the first wager to win.

REFERRAL BONUS

Reported: $50 to the referrer and $10 to the friend after the referred customer deposits and wagers at least $10. Treat as unverified until displayed in the Ohio app.

ACCEPTED FUNDING METHODS

Debit cards · American Express · eCheck · Apple Pay · PayPal. Venmo was not verified in the current Ohio material.

  • Commonly issued as two $25 Bonus Bets
  • Bonus Bets commonly expire after seven days
  • Referral amount must be captured in-app before signup
  • Use the correct referral field or link
CHECK OFFICIAL/LIVE TERMS ↗
QUALIFYING CASH$10PROMOTIONAL VALUE$50 Bonus BetsOFFER TYPEBet & GetWELCOME VERIFIED · REFERRAL REPORTED
04
FIRST BET MUST WIN

Hard Rock Bet

High promotional ratio, but the qualifying first cash wager must settle as a win.

REFERRAL BONUS

Officially described as a Bonus Bet equal to the referred friend’s first wager, up to $50 for each person. Reported minimum first bet $10 at -250 or longer; 20-referral cap; seven-day expiration.

ACCEPTED FUNDING METHODS

Bank transfer · debit card · PayPal · Venmo · Apple Pay. Exact Ohio cashier availability controls.

  • Qualifying wager odds -500 or longer
  • First wager must win
  • Early cash-out does not qualify
  • Six $25 Bonus Bets commonly expire in seven days
CHECK OFFICIAL/LIVE TERMS ↗
QUALIFYING CASH$5PROMOTIONAL VALUE$150 Bonus BetsOFFER TYPEConditionalOFFICIAL TERMS FOUND
05
TEN-DAY PROGRAM

Fanatics Sportsbook

Select a sustainable daily amount; do not wager $1,000 merely to chase the headline.

REFERRAL BONUS

Reported referral rewards can reach $100 FanCash per friend, but Fanatics states the award is offer-specific. Display only the amount in the member’s current invite link.

ACCEPTED FUNDING METHODS

Debit card · online bank transfer · PayPal · Venmo · Apple Pay · Fanatics Play+. Credit cards are generally not accepted.

  • One opportunity per day for ten days
  • Reported odds minimum -200 or longer
  • Missing a day may reduce maximum
  • FanCash is not withdrawable cash
CHECK OFFICIAL/LIVE TERMS ↗
QUALIFYING CASH$1–$100 dailyPROMOTIONAL VALUEMatching FanCashOFFER TYPEDaily matchCHECK LIVE
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CHANGES FREQUENTLY

FanDuel

Document the reward, result requirement, required days, and expiration directly from the app before registering.

REFERRAL BONUS

Official referral promotion requires signup through the personal link, deposit, and a settled cash bet. The reward amount varies by campaign; confirm it in the Referral Hub before sending the link.

ACCEPTED FUNDING METHODS

Online banking · debit card · PayPal · Venmo · Apple Pay · Play+ · PayNearMe/gift card where available. U.S. sportsbook credit-card deposits are restricted.

  • Do not hard-code the headline amount
  • Calculate total cash exposure first
  • Confirm whether welcome and referral offers stack
  • Referral Bonus Bets are not cash
CHECK OFFICIAL/LIVE TERMS ↗
QUALIFYING CASHVariesPROMOTIONAL VALUEVariesOFFER TYPELive offerCHECK APP
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PROFIT BOOSTS

Caesars Sportsbook

A profit boost is not a dollar-for-dollar Bonus Bet; value depends on stake, odds, percentage, cap, result, and expiration.

REFERRAL BONUS

Official Refer a Friend program is active and rewards both people after required deposits and settled cash wagers. The precise reward is campaign-specific; reported versions use Bonus Bets or Caesars Reward Credits.

ACCEPTED FUNDING METHODS

Debit card · ACH/eCheck · PayPal · Venmo · Play+ · VIP Preferred · PayNearMe · wire/cash where available. State restrictions apply.

  • Confirm maximum boosted stake
  • Confirm token expiration
  • No guaranteed headline value
  • Check whether referral reward is Bonus Bets or Reward Credits
CHECK OFFICIAL/LIVE TERMS ↗
QUALIFYING CASHFrom $1PROMOTIONAL VALUEReported 20 boostsOFFER TYPEBoost tokensVARIABLE VALUE
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SECOND CHANCE

BetRivers

A losing first wager may be replaced with promotional credit; a winning wager receives the normal payout and no replacement.

REFERRAL BONUS

Reported Ohio-style programs require a personal referral link, $50 deposit, and $50 in settled play; the referrer may receive a variable scratch-card award. Capture the live rules first.

ACCEPTED FUNDING METHODS

Debit/credit cards · ACH/online banking · PayPal · Venmo · Play+ · PayNearMe · Vanilla Direct · eligible cash cage.

  • Use a selected amount below the ceiling
  • Replacement credit is not cash
  • Confirm odds and expiration
  • Referral award may be variable rather than fixed
CHECK OFFICIAL/LIVE TERMS ↗
QUALIFYING CASHUp to $100PROMOTIONAL VALUEReplacement if lossOFFER TYPELoss protectionCHECK OHIO APP
09
PROTECTED FIRST BET

betJACK

Treat the advertised protection as a ceiling, not a recommended wager.

REFERRAL BONUS

No dependable public Ohio referral amount was verified. Check the app’s Promotions or Refer a Friend area before registration.

ACCEPTED FUNDING METHODS

Ohio cashier controls. Common categories may include debit card, online banking, digital wallet, and approved retail options; verify inside betJACK before depositing.

  • Reported minimum odds -200 or longer
  • Replacement commonly expires in seven days
  • First-bet win ends the protection
  • Do not advertise an exact referral reward without a live capture
CHECK OFFICIAL/LIVE TERMS ↗
QUALIFYING CASHUp to approx. $500PROMOTIONAL VALUEReplacement if lossOFFER TYPELoss protectionUNVERIFIED LIVE
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HIGHEST CASH EXPOSURE

BetMGM

Never describe this as cash back and never recommend risking the maximum to unlock the headline.

REFERRAL BONUS

Official reported structure: $100 Sports Bonus for both people after the friend deposits $100+, selects the referral signup offer, and settles $100 in wagers at minimum -200 odds. Recheck the live terms.

ACCEPTED FUNDING METHODS

Debit card · ACH/bank transfer · PayPal · Venmo · Skrill · Play+ · PayNearMe · VIP Preferred · wire/gift card where available.

  • Bonus Bets reportedly expire in seven days
  • Winning first bet gets normal payout, no replacement
  • Referral and welcome offer may not stack
  • Use only a pre-budgeted amount
CHECK OFFICIAL/LIVE TERMS ↗
QUALIFYING CASHUp to $1,500PROMOTIONAL VALUEBonus Bets if no winOFFER TYPEFirst-bet protectionREFERRAL OFFICIAL
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BET RESET REPORTED

theScore Bet

Current acquisition and personalized offers vary. Confirm the Ohio signup screen before stating a value.

REFERRAL BONUS

Reported: $25 Bonus Bets to each person after signup through the unique link, a $25 deposit, and one settled $25 cash wager. Confirm Ohio availability and live terms.

ACCEPTED FUNDING METHODS

Debit cards · digital wallets including PayPal/Venmo where shown · bank transfer/online banking · cash deposits where supported.

  • Personalized offers are common
  • Do not reuse ESPN BET terms automatically
  • Capture current Ohio referral terms
  • Confirm reward expiration
CHECK OFFICIAL/LIVE TERMS ↗
QUALIFYING CASHVariesPROMOTIONAL VALUEReported up to $1,000OFFER TYPELive/targetedCHECK SIGNUP SCREEN
12
ROLLOVER REQUIRED

Prime Sportsbook

A deposit match with substantial rollover is less valuable than a simple Bet & Get offer.

REFERRAL BONUS

No verified public Ohio referral amount was found. Check the current Prime member account before advertising or sharing a referral link.

ACCEPTED FUNDING METHODS

PayPal · Venmo · online banking/Plaid · debit/credit card · Play+. Deposit and withdrawal options may differ.

  • Prime’s published examples show significant playthrough
  • Straight-wager and odds limits may apply
  • Early withdrawal may cancel promotional funds
  • Do not assume the headline match rate is identical in every state
CHECK OFFICIAL/LIVE TERMS ↗
QUALIFYING CASH$10+ depositPROMOTIONAL VALUEOhio match variesOFFER TYPEDeposit matchVERIFY OHIO RATE
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ACTIVE · OFFER UNVERIFIED

Betly

Betly is active in Ohio, but a reliable current statewide welcome offer was not confirmed.

REFERRAL BONUS

No verified public Ohio referral amount. Record the exact friend/referrer rewards, deposit, wager, odds, deadline, and stacking rule from the app before signup.

ACCEPTED FUNDING METHODS

Cashier methods were not reliably verified for Ohio. Use only the payment methods displayed inside the official Betly app; do not send payment details to Stadium.

  • Do not assign a dollar value yet
  • Capture complete terms before registration
  • Confirm withdrawal method availability
  • Keep Picks/casino promotions separate
CHECK OFFICIAL/LIVE TERMS ↗
QUALIFYING CASHUnknownPROMOTIONAL VALUEUnknownOFFER TYPECheck appCAPTURE REQUIRED
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PRODUCT-SPECIFIC

Betr

Betr Sportsbook, Betr Picks, and Social Sportsbook rewards are different products and must be labeled separately.

REFERRAL BONUS

Official July 2026 all-product program reports $20 to each person after the friend signs up and completes cumulative qualifying real-money activity. Reward may be Betr Bucks or Betr Cash depending on product.

ACCEPTED FUNDING METHODS

Official app cashier controls. Payment methods and eligibility differ across conventional sportsbook, Picks, Social Sportsbook, and other Betr products.

  • Confirm which Betr product the link opens
  • Do not call Betr Bucks cash
  • Verify Ohio conventional-sportsbook eligibility
  • Capture the product-specific referral terms
CHECK OFFICIAL/LIVE TERMS ↗
QUALIFYING CASHVariesPROMOTIONAL VALUENo conventional offer verifiedOFFER TYPESocial/Picks differsDO NOT MIX PRODUCTS

NON-NEGOTIABLE

PROGRAM RULES

✓ Must be 21 or older and physically located in Ohio to wager.

✓ Use only an account in your own full legal name.

✓ You alone control your account, funding, device, and wagers.

✓ Verify every offer before signup or deposit.

✓ Set limits before beginning and never chase losses.

✓ Keep complete deposit, wager, payout, and tax records.

✕ Never describe Bonus Bets as free cash.

✕ Never create duplicate accounts or share credentials.

✕ Never place a wager for another person.

✕ Never use outdated or unverified referral claims.

✕ Never risk a maximum solely to unlock a promotion.

✕ Never expect or promise a guaranteed profit.

GAMBLING SHOULD REMAIN ENTERTAINMENT.

If it stops being fun, stop immediately. Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET or 1-800-GAMBLER for confidential help.