Fanatics Sportsbook Offering $200 for Massachusetts Users Through Exclusive Beta

Fanatics Sportsbook has gone live with its sportsbook in Massachusetts — one of four states where it's available. And the beta is available to Action Network readers or those in the Fanatics email database.

The apparel giant has been slowly building its betting product over the last 2.5 years and agreed to acquire PointsBet earlier this month, giving it access to New York and more than a dozen legal online betting states. But the deal won't close until Aug. 31, and then Fanatics will slowly start to acquire PointsBet's market access in each state, three at a time, until May 2024 at the latest.

Fanatics got licensed on its own in Massachusetts, paving the way for this beta launch. PointsBet chose not to get licensed and operate in Mass. It's also offering its beta in Maryland, Ohio and Tennessee.

Want to get exclusive to Fanatics Sportsbook in Mass. now? Use the links below.

Joining the Fanatics Beta

So how do you join the Fanatics Sportsbook beta? All you need to do is fill out a survey, and you'll have full access to the sportsbook (plus $200 in bonus bets). This is exclusive to Action Network readers, plus our partner sites.

• Click this link for Massachusetts to get started
• You'll be prompted to fill out a survey if you're on desktop; fill it out. If you're on ioS, there's no survey
• You'll be emailed a code to the email you provided
• Download the Fanatics Sportsbook app and enter that code
• Complete KYC to verify your identity
• Create your Fanatics account using the same email you provided in the survey (if on desktop)
• Receive $200 in bonus bets within 72 hours of completing KYC (no deposit required). Terms apply.*

Who's it for? 

Action users in Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio and Tennessee. The terms of the Fanatics/PointsBet deal says it will be live in all of PointsBet's states by May 2024 at the latest, with the biggest betting states — Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey — likely the first priorities.

What's the promo offer?

You'll get $200 in bonus bets in Mass. with a $5 bet, plus you'll earn up to 5% back in FanCash on every bet you place — 5% for same game parlays, 3% for regular parlays, and 1% on straight bets.

Will there be a better offer later on?

It's hard to say, but getting $200 in bonus bets with a minimal deposit is about the best you can do in U.S. sports betting these days. bet365 has the highest-value "bet/get" offer, also at $200. Gone are the days of a $3,000 deposit match from Caesars.

Where will Fanatics Operate?

PointsBet has a license in 12 states that Fanatics does not, including a few big, expensive states to get into — New York and Pennsylvania among them. Fanatics got its own licenses in Ohio, Tennessee, Massachusetts and Maryland. It plans to launch its beta in MD sometime next week.

• Colorado
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• New Jersey
• New York
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• Tennessee
• Virginia
• West Virginia

Beta testers only. Present in MA, MD, OH, TN only. Must place a cash wager of at least $5 to qualify for $200 in bonus bets. Qualifying wager must be placed before June 29, 2023 to be eligible for promotion. Bonus bet will be credited within 72 hours of qualifying wager. Terms apply. Hope is here: (800)-327-5050 or gamblinghelplinema.org. Must be 21+. Play it Smart from the Start. http://GameSenseMA.com Please play responsibly, for help visit mdgamblinghelp.org or call 1-800-GAMBLER. GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (OH) or Call or Text the Tennessee REDLINE 1-800-889-9789(TN).