When new users sign up for a new account with Caesars Sportsbook, they’ll have a chance to claim a first bet worth up to $1,000. If you’re unsure what a first bet is, we will explain.

Let’s say you believe there is no way that Michigan will lose to Minnesota on Saturday afternoon. You’re so confident that you line shop at Michigan’s best sportsbooks for odds and settle on Caesars. You then decide to put $1,000 on the Wolverines to cover at -9.5.

But then game day comes, and the Gophers put up a better fight than anyone anticipated, and Michigan only wins by three. Since it’s your first bet, it is protected by the First Bet promo offer. That means Caesars Sportsbook will credit your account with a bonus bet equal to your stake up to $1,000.

Since you bet $1,000, you’ll get a $1,000 bonus bet. Had you bet $500, you’d get a $500 bonus bet. But had you bet $2,000, you’d only get a $1,000 bonus bet, the maximum according to the promo’s terms and conditions.

Of course, you must be of legal betting age. In most states where sports betting is legal, the age requirement is 18. You’ll need to make a deposit, at minimum $10, but there isn’t a minimum odds requirement for your wager.

You’ll have 14 days to use your bonus bet on Michigan betting apps, and if you do not use it within that time frame, you’ll lose it.

How to claim a Caesars Sportsbook promo

Now that you know what a $1,000 first bet is, let’s review what you need to do to claim one for yourself. Just follow these instructions:

• Click on the “Get Bonus” button on this page.
• On the page, you will be prompted to select the name of the state you are physically located in from the drop-down menu. Click on continue.
• Follow the prompts provided by Caesars to complete the registration process.
• Make your first deposit.
• Place your bet.

If you lose that bet, Caesar will credit your account with a $1,000 bonus bet. But there will be terms and conditions that must be met.

Terms and conditions for the Caesars welcome promo

• You must place your first bet within 30 days of opening your account.
• You will have 14 days to use your bonus bet.
• No matter how much you bet (up to $1,000), you’ll get your stake back in the form of a single bonus bet that cannot be broken down into smaller bonuses.
• If you win a wager with one as the stake, the value of the bonus bet is not included in the payout.

This week in football betting

We are in the heart of football season, which sometimes means we will often not go a day without one game on somewhere. This week, bettors can find action Thursday through Sunday:

• Thursday Night Football: Cowboys (-5.5) @ Giants (+205)
• Friday: Virginia Tech (+19) @ Miami (-1000)
• Saturday: Georgia (-2) @ Alabama (+105)
• Sunday: Vikings (+2.5) @ Packers (-150)
• Monday Night Football: Seahawks (+3.5) vs. Lions (-195)

Additional Caesars Sportsbook promotions

The following is a sample of promotions Caesars uses to help keep existing user active:

• 50% SGP Profit Boost: Opt in and use it on an SGP for a game and boost your potential profit.
• Mystery SGP Profit Boost
• Tuesday Dingers: Opt-In to claim a Profit Boost to use on a Player To Hit A Home Run in a specific game.