Bet365 Welcome Bonus For Illinois March Madness Launch

Written By Nate Weitzer | Published at March 16, 2025

NCAA Basketball — Mississippi State center Michael Nwoko (23) knocks the ball away from Florida guard Will Richard during the first half of game on Feb. 11 in Starkville, Miss. (AP photo / Rogelio V. Solis)

By the time March Madness tips off this month, bet365 could officially be offering its welcome bonus in Illinois.

New bet365 customers will get $150 in bonus bets with a $10 deposit and an Illinois-exclusive super boost.

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Use promo code THELINES when signing up to unlock this March Madness betting promo. Click the affiliated link to reach the site and fill out the necessary information, depositing at least $10 to qualify for a choice between two welcome promotions.

New customers can get $150 in bonus bets guaranteed when they place a first bet of $5 or more, regardless of whether it wins or loses, as long as the odds are -500 or greater. Bonus bets must be played through on the site and will expire seven days after bet365 issues them.

The Illinois betting super boost is this special: 1 point to be scored in the first game of the men's college basketball tournament (+100).

Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to sign up for March Madness promotions for bet365 in all eligible states (offers may vary):

Follow the link and sign up for a new account at bet365 Sportsbook.
Use the promo code THELINES and deposit at least $10 to unlock the welcome offer.
Receive $150 in bonus bets when placing your first $5 wager.

Best bets for March Madness at bet365 sportsbook

Florida (+700) to win the national championship outright

Few teams enter the Big Dance hotter than Florida. The Gators won nine of their last 10 regular season games, including impressive road victories over Auburn and Alabama.

Florida’s deep frontcourt can control the glass in a tournament setting, as the team averaged the nation's second-most rebounds per game (42.4) this season and recently grabbed 20 offensive rebounds in the win at Alabama. Todd Golden has done a fantastic job as head coach this year, and the Gators could be peaking at the right time.