Retail Sportsbooks Luring Bettors In With Beer, Wings, And Odds Boosts

Later this year, as Michigan online sports betting becomes available, players will have the opportunity to explore numerous promotions and free bets, enhancing their chances of winning on a weekly basis.

Currently, as the state only offers retail sportsbooks for sports betting, casinos are actively seeking strategies to attract sports enthusiasts.

Once online sportsbook apps are launched, it is expected that odds boosts like the ones offered by FanDuel Sportsbook at MotorCity Casino will become a common feature.

Beer specials are how others are attracting customers in the traditional manner.

This fall, promotions hold an elevated significance due to the emergence of sports betting and the apprehension of certain players to return amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Take a glimpse into the strategies employed by Michigan casinos to entice the initial influx of sports bets during the upcoming football season.

Thursday FanDuel odds boosts are 3 for 3 at MotorCity

Throughout this season, FanDuel has consistently provided odds boosts for every Thursday night NFL game, and occasionally, they have also offered boosts for Sunday matchups.

FanDuel’s Thursday boosts have been successful every week this season leading up to the New York Jets and Denver Broncos game. However, the book’s Sunday boosts have not had the same level of success.

The Thursday bets were:

• The boosted odds of +154 to +250 resulted in a successful parlay bet where Patrick Mahomes threw for three or more touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs emerged victorious.
• The boosted odds for a winning wager on a two-bet parlay involving Cleveland and Cincinnati scoring over 9.5 points in the first quarter and the Browns winning, increased from +169 to +250.
• The bet predicting that both Jacksonville and Miami would score a minimum of one touchdown in each half was successful, resulting in a cash payout. The odds were increased from +142 to +200.

Starting this week, an exciting development awaits as the Broncos and Jets are anticipated to accumulate 15 points or higher. The odds have been magnified from -104 to +140.

FanDuel’s odds boost for this Sunday features a moneyline parlay involving Tampa Bay, Seattle, and Dallas. Originally set at +152, the odds have now been boosted to +220.

Every customer is allowed to make a single boosted bet, with a maximum limit of $200.

Little River has weekly ‘Pick The Winners’ contest

Little River Casino in Manistee has introduced an exciting football picks contest resembling an office pool, to attract fans and encourage their participation.

Participate in The River Rock Sportsbook & Lounge’s “Pick The Winners” contest for a shot at winning over $12,000 in Rivers credits throughout the season. Simply visit the lounge between Tuesday and Thursday each week and make your football winner selections.

In addition to T-shirt giveaways, the Manistee sportsbook rewards players who place bets of $100 or more.

On Thursdays and Saturdays, you can enjoy a brat and a 16-ounce beer for only $5 as part of our food specials.

Greektown drawings give free Super Bowl bets

On its Twitter page, the Greektown Casino sportsbook has announced an exciting Future Frenzy contest.

As per the announcement, the casino will conduct random draws during NFL game days, offering participants an opportunity to win exciting prizes. These prizes consist of $50 in bonus play and a $25 free bet on any NFL team to emerge victorious in the Super Bowl.

To be eligible, participants must play a slot machine or table game with their rewards card and the contest will be ongoing until October 12th.

Beer specials work for sportsbooks too

• During football season, the BetAmerica Sportsbook at Island Resort & Casino offers $3 Miller Lites on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
• At Turtle Creek Casino in Williamsburg, the Onyx Sports Book by William Hill offers a fantastic deal of $2 off beer buckets every Thursday. Don’t forget to explore the various drink specials available!