With eight games on the NBA schedule, over 50 college basketball matchups and 30 NHL teams in action on Thursday, new users have a number of opportunities to take advantage of the DraftKings promo code offering $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 wager wins. Top NBA matchups on Thursday include Suns vs. Pistons and Timberwolves vs. Thunder and No. 9 Illinois vs. Washington in the Big Ten. Claim your DraftKings promo code here:

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How to claim the DraftKings promo code 

No code is required for this online sports betting offer, but users have to be of legal age in a state where DraftKings legitimately operates. You must also be a new user at the sportsbook to qualify for the offer, meaning you could not have previously signed up for a DraftKings account. Here's how to sign up for one of the top betting sites.

  1. Select "Claim Bonus" on this page, or click here.
  2. Create a DraftKings Sportsbook account by entering all required information, including name, email and the last four digits of your Social Security number.
  3. Agree to DraftKings' terms and conditions.
  4. Make an initial deposit of $5 or more
  5. Place a first bet of at least $5 with odds of -500 or shorter and collect your bonus bets if the wager wins.

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You will receive DraftKings' bonus bets in the form of $25 slips within 72 hours of your qualifying wager settling as a win. Bonus bets are valid for seven days after they are received. They hold no cash value. Payouts from bonus bets are transferred to the user's cash balance and do not include the bonus bet stake.

Thursday college basketball betting preview

The Iowa State Cyclones checked in at No. 8 in the latest AP Top 25 and they'll host the Colorado Buffaloes for a Big 12 matchup that tips off at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday. The Cyclones are 18-2 overall this season and 5-2 in conference play while the Buffaloes are 12-8 with a 2-5 record in the league. The latest college basketball odds from DraftKings list Iowa State as the 17,5-point home favorite while the over/under is 153.5.

Then at 9 p.m. ET, the No. 9 Illinois Fighting Illini will host the Washington Huskies in the Big Ten. The Illini are on the conference's longest winning streak (nine in a row) and are now 17-3 overall with an 8-1 mark in conference play. Meanwhile, the Huskies are 11-9 on the season and have a 3-6 record in the league. Illinois is favored by 12.5 points at home and the over/under is also 153.5. Get $300 in bonus bets after if your first $5 wager wins:

Thursday NBA betting preview

Despite trading away Kevin Durant in an effort to get younger this offseason, the Phoenix Suns (28-19) are currently sixth in the West. On Thursday, they'll host the East-leading Detroit Pistons (34-11) for a 9 p.m. ET tipoff. The latest NBA odds from DraftKings list Detroit as the 4.5-point favorite on the road while the over/under is 214.5.

The West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder (38-10) will also be in action tonight, as they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (28-19). The two franchises met in the Western Conference Finals a season ago and have split their two head-to-head matchups so far this season. The Thunder are favored by 6.5 on the road and the over/under is currently 224.5 points. Get $300 in bonus bets after if your first $5 wager wins:

Responsible Gaming at DraftKings

DraftKings provides a "Responsible Gaming Center" tab for users on their profile pages. This landing page includes help for problem gambling as well as "Safer Play Tools," a list of options that allow users to limit their use of the app with deposit limits (daily, weekly or monthly), wagering limits, max wager limits and time limits. The platform also has a support team available 24/7 via live chat, and provides contact information for state and national helplines for those who need additional help. If you think you may have a gambling problem, you can call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.