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UFC 291 takes place Saturday, July 29 with two powerhouse American fighters facing off in Salt Lake City. The pride of Arizona Justin Gaethje will square off against Lousiana’s Dustin Poirier for an exciting lightweight bout.
This is the second matchup between the two Americans. Poirier won in a grueling, four round match in 2018 so Gaethje will likely be looking to set the record straight here and pulling hard for the win.
Currently, Poirier is -145 favorite but the two are relatively evenly matched in terms of age and weight, though Gaetje has roughly two inches on Poirier.
Will the pride of Arizona be able to even the score or will Poirier solidify himself as one of the most impressive lightweight fighters of this era?
We’ll figure that out and more on Saturday night. However, users who are looking to place some wagers before the pay-per-view event, can review the list below of the top five promotions and sportsbooks for UFC 291.
We’ve compiled a short list of the best sportsbooks and their current promotions for users to peruse below.
Best UFC 291 Sportsbooks and Promotions
There are always different options for users looking to wager on any major sporting event and while promotions (and at times language) differs from book to book. However, there are some similarities across all the books that users should keep in mind when reviewing the list below and when signing up for any sportsbooks.
First, all of these promotions mention bonus bets in some capacity. Users will likely be familiar with the nature of bonus bets, but for those that are not, bonus bets are essentially credits to a specific sportsbook. Bonus bets are only valid on the book they were distributed from so players cannot get bonus bets from bet365 and spend them at BetMGM.
Additionally, bonus bets are only valid for one wager a piece and thus will not be returned in the event of a successful wager.
Typically, bonus bets will be distributed to a user’s account within 48 hours of the qualifying wager settling, though at times it can be as short as 24 hours. Generally, bonus bets will remain valid for seven days after distribution.
1. bet365
The international sports betting powerhouse, bet365, is finally available in five states across the U.S.
bet365′s current new customer offer is structured as a bet and get promotion. So, as opposed to some of the other welcome offers on this list, users will get bonus bets regardless of how their first wager settles.
Currently, new customers at bet365 can get $200 in bonus bets with a cash wager of at least $2. As noted above, users will collect bonus bets regardless of the status of their qualifying wager.
To claim this promotion, new users can click the bet365 module above and use the bet365 bonus code CTNEWS to sign up for an account with the international betting giant.
Critically though, only wagers with odds of -500 or longer will qualify for this promotion so futures at -750 will not initiate this offer but a moneyline wager at -250 would result in bonus bets.
2. BetMGM
BetMGM is one of the giants of the legal betting landscape. The name recognition, the availability and the generous promotions have brought BetMGM to the pinnacle of the American sports betting market.
The most recent offer is first bet insurance for new users that use the BetMGM bonus code TRIBUNEMGM at sign up.
Once they’ve signed up for an account, new users need to make a cash deposit of at least $10 to trigger this offer.
From there, users are covered on their first bet. So, if they hit on that first wager they’ll collect their profits and keep there stake but will not get any bonus bets.
Conversely though, if that initial wager goes south, players will get their complete stake back in bonus bets — capped at $1,000 — that can be used for any additional wager on the BetMGM platform.
3. FanDuel
FanDuel is another giant in the American betting landscape. Despite being somewhat new to the market compared to classics like Caesars and BetMGM, FanDuel has edged its way to the top for American bettors looking for something different in a sportsbook.
Right now, FanDuel’s bet and get offer is slightly lower than similarly structured promotions, but it is still a great offer for any UFC 291 wagers as it will ensure that users get some kind of bonus bets.
Players who place a cash wager of at least $5 can get $100 in bonus bets, instantly, regardless of how that qualifying wager settles.
Similar to the bet and get promotion above, a player’s first bet is not required to settle as a loss for them to get the bonus bet allotment.
Since this offer doesn’t require a promo code, users can easily claim this offer by clicking the module above and inputting the relevant personal information to create an account.
From there, users will need to make a cash deposit of at least $10 to register their account and place a cash wager of at least $5 to initiate this promotion.
As soon as that wager settles, regardless of the status, users will get $100 in bonus bets.
4. Caesars
Caesars Sportsbook is another giant in American betting, with decades of name recognition and retail locations around the country.
The current Caesars Sportsbook new customer offer is structured as first bet insurance, with players getting their complete stake back in bonus bets when they sign up for an account with the Caesars Sportsbook promo code TRIBUNEFULL.
Despite the similar structure, this promotion has a higher cap and includes two additional bonuses for new users.
With this offer, users are covered up to $1,250 and will collect 1,000 Tier Credits and 1,000 Reward Credits when they sign up with the promo code TRIBUNEFULL.
After signing up, users will need to a cash deposit of at least $10 to register their account and place a cash wager to initiate this promotion.
If that wager is successful, they’ll keep their stake and collect their profits. However, if that wager goes south, new users will be get their complete stake back in bonus bets — up to $1,250.
In addition to the first bet insurance, new users at Caesars can get 1,000 Tier Credits and 1,000 Reward Credits. Both kinds of credits can be used to claim shopping, dining or gaming benefits at any affiliated Caesars location. Reward Credits can also be cashed in online at a rate of 100 credits to $1.
5. DraftKings
DraftKings, like FanDuel, navigated into the betting landscape primarily through DFS. That being said, the promotions at DraftKings are appealing to casual or avid sports bettors.
This is another bet and get promotion with users collecting $150 in bonus bets with just a $5 qualifying wager.
As mentioned above, unlike first bet insurance promotions, bet and get offers do NOT require a user’s first bet to settle as a loss for them to collect any bonus bets. Players will get the bonus bets as soon as their qualifying wager settles, regardless of how it settles.