Every Ohio sportsbook has patterns to their promotions. Some load up on NFL Sunday, others push Thursday night. Knowing when each app offers the best value helps you maximize your promo dollars. Here's the weekly breakdown.
Weekly Promo Patterns
📱 FanDuel
Best days: Thursday (TNF boosts), Saturday (college football), Sunday (NFL promos)
Signature promo: Same Game Parlay insurance, profit boosts on featured games
📱 DraftKings
Best days: Monday (MNF stepped up parlay), Thursday (TNF), Sunday (NFL)
Signature promo: Stepped Up SGP (bet more legs, get higher boost), daily odds boosts
📱 BetMGM
Best days: Tuesday/Wednesday (NBA/NHL midweek), Sunday (NFL one-game parlay insurance)
Signature promo: One Game Parlay Insurance, Edit My Bet feature
📱 Caesars
Best days: Weekend (profit boosts, parlay boosts)
Signature promo: Odds boosts tied to Caesars Rewards tier
📱 bet365
Best days: Weekend (Early Payout offers on major sports)
Signature promo: Early Payout (win if your team goes up by certain margin)
Seasonal Promo Peaks
| Event | Best App for Promos | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|
| NFL Season Kickoff | All (especially FanDuel) | Huge deposit matches, boosted odds |
| Super Bowl | All | Max promos, parlay insurance, 400+ props |
| March Madness | DraftKings | Bracket contests, SGP boosts, insurance |
| NBA Playoffs | FanDuel | Series pricing promos, game-by-game boosts |
| MLB Opening Day | BetMGM | Baseball-specific promos launch |
| Ohio State vs Michigan | All (Ohio-specific) | Local boosts, special Ohio offers |
Daily Boost Strategy
Most sportsbooks offer daily odds boosts that refresh each morning. Here's how to maximize them:
Morning Routine (Before 11 AM)
- Check all apps for daily boosts
- Compare boosted odds to regular lines at other books
- Only take boosts that offer genuine value
- Note opt-in requirements (some promos require clicking a button)
A "25% profit boost" on +100 odds makes it +125. But if another book already offers +130 on the same bet, the boost isn't actually valuable. Always compare to the best available line elsewhere.
Promo Type Comparison
| Promo Type | Best App | Value Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Odds Boosts (daily) | DraftKings | Medium (check vs market) |
| SGP Insurance | FanDuel | High (miss one leg, get stake back) |
| Parlay Boosts | DraftKings | Medium (higher juice offsets) |
| Early Payout | bet365 | High (genuine edge on favorites) |
| Profit Boosts | FanDuel | High (free money if bet wins) |
| Loyalty Rewards | Caesars | High for frequent bettors |
Opt-In Requirements
Many promos require opting in before placing your bet. Miss this step and you won't get the promotion.
- FanDuel: Most promos are automatic, some require opt-in on promo page
- DraftKings: Check "Promos" tab, click to opt-in before betting
- BetMGM: Promotions tab, must opt-in for most offers
- Caesars: Promos section, some auto-apply with rewards tier
- bet365: Offers tab, most require opt-in
Always read promo terms. Some require minimum odds (-200 or longer), specific bet types, or have maximum stake limits. A promo you can't actually use isn't valuable.
Building Your Weekly Routine
Here's a sample weekly promo strategy for Ohio bettors with accounts at multiple books:
Sunday
NFL is promo heaven. Check all apps for: SGP insurance, profit boosts, parlay specials. FanDuel and DraftKings typically have the best NFL Sunday offers.
Monday
DraftKings MNF stepped-up parlay. FanDuel often has MNF-specific boosts. Check for any carryover weekend promos expiring.
Tuesday-Wednesday
Slower promo days, but BetMGM sometimes offers midweek NBA/NHL specials. Good time to use any "bet and get" promos before they expire.
Thursday
TNF promos drop on all major apps. Usually profit boosts and SGP insurance. Check morning for best offers.
Friday
Weekend promos start appearing. College football boosts if in season. Check for Saturday opt-ins.
Saturday
College football and NBA Saturday slates bring solid promos. FanDuel particularly strong on CFB.