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First Goalscorer Thursday

Sportsbook Insurance Bet & Get - First Goalscorer Thursday T&Cs (the “Terms and Conditions”) 

 

Place a $10+ cash wager on one (1) “First Goalscorer” market bets, using the NHL games played during the Promotion Period. If the bet settles as a LOSS, get 50% back up to $20 paid in a Bonus Bet (defined below). Only the first eligible wager placed after opt-in will count towards the promotion. 

 

The “Sportsbook Insurance Bet & Get - First Goalscorer Thursday” (“Promotion”) is subject to the Promotional Terms and Conditions (“Promotion Terms”) of ESPN BET, which can be viewed at ESPN BET Help Center > Legal > Promotional Terms and Conditions, and the following: 

 

  1. Description of Promotion 

How It Works (short terms)  

  • Opt-in Requirement: Opt-in is required. 

  • Eligibility: Available to select and invited players with an active and verified Account (see Section 3). 

  • Eligible Games: Any NHL Games available on ESPN BET during the Promotion Period. 

  • Eligible Wagers: Players must opt-in and place a cash wager on one (1) “First Goalscorer” market bets, using any NHL game played during the Promotion Period. Only the first wager placed, after opt-in, will count towards the Promotion.  

  • Promotion Offer: Players who opt-in and place an Eligible Wager on the Eligible Game will receive 50% back, up to $20 paid in a Bonus Bet, if the wager settles as a loss. Limit of one (1) Promotion Offer per player. Bonus Bet may be wagered on any market or game available on ESPN BET. 

  • Bonus Bets are bonus funds which may only be used on ESPN BET. Wagering with Bonus Bets makes no deductions from your cash balance. Wagers with Bonus Bets that settle as a WIN will only return the winnings to the player in withdrawable cash. For more information on Bonus Bets please see Sections 9 and 11 of the promotion’s full terms and conditions or visit our Bonus page. 

  • Promotion Period: March 6, 2025: 9:00:00 AM ET - 11:59:59 PM ET    

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  • Ineligible Wagers: Any wager that does not meet the Eligible Wager requirements or falls under any of the following below: 

  • Bets settled as “Cash Out” or “Voided.” 

  • Bets not funded with the cash wallet. 

  • Bets placed prior to opt-in. 

  • Parlay or Same Game Parlay (SGP) wagers 

 

Additional Terms 

  • Available to select and invited players with an active and verified Account (see Section 3).  

  • All wagers MUST be funded with your cash wallet balance. 

  • Bonus Bets will be applied to the player’s Account within 72 hours of the Promotion Period ending and must be used within seven (7) days of receipt. 

  • For more information on Bonus Bets please visit our Bonus page.  

  • To cancel participation in this or any promotion, contact customer support by email at support@espnbet.com with your cancellation request. Upon cancellation, you may withdraw any funds you have deposited into your account without restriction or Play Through Requirements.  

  • For any further questions regarding this Promotion, please contact our Player Experience team by email at support@espnbet.com. 

  • Must be physically present in AZ, CO, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, or WV in order to wager. 

  • This Promotion is offered by Penn Sports Interactive, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, the “Sponsor”). 

 

  1. Promotion Period 

March 6, 2025: 9:00:00 AM ET - 11:59:59 PM ET     

  1. Eligibility 

  • Available to select and invited players with an active and verified Account. 

  • Eligibility restrictions apply. See the ‘Eligibility’ section of the Promotion Terms for details. 

 

  1. Action Required 

Players must opt-in and place a $10+ cash wager on one (1) “First Goalscorer” market, using any NHL Game played during the Promotion Period. Only the first wager placed, after opt-in, will count towards the Promotion. 

 

  1. Claiming Promotion Offer 

Bonus Bets will be applied to the player’s Account within 72 hours of the Promotion Period ending and must be used within seven (7) days of receipt. Limit of one (1) Promotion Offers per player. For more information on bonus bets please visit our Bonus page. 

 

  1. Registration Procedures 

To qualify for the Promotion, eligible individuals must have successfully registered for an Account on ESPN BET, as defined in the Terms of Use. Creating an Account on ESPN BET is free. By submitting your information and creating an Account, however, participants will be required to agree to the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. If you do not agree to the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, you cannot create an Account or participate in this Promotion.  

 

  1. Limitations on Participation 

In addition to the Eligibility requirements outlined in Section 3, the Sponsor reserves the right to refuse or otherwise restrict your eligibility to participate in any Promotion for any reason, in its sole discretion, including based on your wagering patterns or wagering history or if you failed to take advantage of any previous Promotion in good faith. This Promotion is void where prohibited by law.  Participants may be required to sign paperwork issued by Sponsor to receive any reward. For additional information on limitations on participation please see the Promotion Terms for details. 

 

  1. Wagering Requirements/Exclusions 

Any Action Required (see Section 4) completed outside of the Promotion Period, or wagers that are settled using the live “Cash Out” feature are excluded from this Promotion. Unless otherwise specified by Sponsor, this Promotion may not be combined with any other promotional offer. Please see Section 11 for restrictions related to wagering the Promotion Offer. 

 

  1. Order of Funds Used for Wagering 

  • Unless otherwise selected, the player’s cash balance will be used first to place wagers. 

  • Bonus Bets may be wagered on eligible ESPN BET markets and must be manually selected in your betslip window when placing a wager.  

  • For more information and restrictions on bonus funds, please visit our Bonus page. 

 

  1. Eligible Games 

Any NHL Games available on ESPN BET during the Promotion Period. Bonus Bets may be wagered on any market or game available on ESPN BET. 

 

  1. Restrictions on Withdrawal 

Bonus funds awarded are not transferable and cannot be substituted except in the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Bonus funds may only be used for wagering on your Account. Bonus funds may not be withdrawn from your Account until they have been converted to withdrawable cash.  

 

Bonus Bet funds are eligible to be wagered in line with all the following requirements (“Bonus Bet Requirements”) in order to be converted to withdrawable real cash: 

  • Bonus Bet funds can be redeemed on any Sportsbook market, including straights, parlays, and futures. 

  • Bonus Bets may only be redeemed one at a time. 

  • Winnings will automatically convert to real cash upon bet settlement.  

  • Bonus Bets cannot be used on any Casino games. 

 

  1. Cancellation 

To cancel participation in this or any promotion, contact customer support by email at support@espnbet.com with your cancellation request. Upon cancellation, you may withdraw any funds you have deposited into your account without restriction. However, any bonus funds in your account must be converted to cash before it may be withdrawn. 

 

  1. Gambling Problem? 

  • Arizona: Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP. 

  • Colorado, D.C., Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, & Virginia: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call 1-800-GAMBLER.  

  • Iowa: Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-BETS-OFF. 

  • Illinois: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). 

  • Indiana: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. 

  • Kansas: Gambling problem? Getting help is your best bet. Call 1-800-522-4700. 

  • Louisiana: Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. 

  • Massachusetts: Hope is here. Call (800)-327-5050 or gamblinghelplinema.org. 

  • Maryland: Must be 21+. Please play responsibly. For help visit mdgamblinghelp.org or call 1-800-GAMBLER. 

  • North Carolina: Must be 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov 

  • Tennessee: Must be 21+. For problem gambling support, call or text Tennessee REDLINE: 800-889-9789. 

  • West Virginia: Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit 1800gambler.net. 

 

  1. Other Terms 

  • In the event of any discrepancy or conflict between these Terms and Conditions and the Promotion Terms, these Terms and Conditions shall govern and prevail.  

  • All promotions are subject to the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy and general Terms and Conditions. 

  • You may only have one (1) active Account at any time. 

  • By accepting the Promotion Offer or any reward, you agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions of this Promotion offer. 

  • Offer subject to regulatory approval. Void where prohibited by law. 

  • Sponsor expressly reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate this Promotion at any time without prior notice or consent. Administration of this Promotion is at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.  

  • Sponsor reserves the right to restrict at any time any Account holder from participating in this Promotion for any reason. Any questions relating to eligibility, these Terms and Conditions or any other questions concerning this Promotion will be resolved at the sole discretion of the Sponsor and its decisions will be final and binding with respect thereto. No groups, clubs, corporations, companies, partnerships, or organizations may participate in this Promotion or reproduce or distribute any portion of these Terms and Conditions to their members. 

  • Any Account holder who is found to be ineligible to play on ESPN BET immediately forfeits any Promotion Offer or reward. 

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