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BetMGM Bonus Code TOP1500: Claim $1,500 Bonus for NBA, NFL Christmas Day

By Russell Joy
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Christmas features an awesome day in the sports world between NBA and NFL games, and all new users can redeem the BetMGM bonus code TOP1500 to unlock a $1,500 first bet offer (in most states) or $150 in bonus bets with a winning wager (in select states). There are three NFL games between the Cowboys-Commanders, Lions-Vikings and Broncos-Chiefs, along with five NBA games starting at noon and going until 10:30 p.m. ET.



Create a new account with bonus code TOP150 in select states to qualify for a 15-1 odds boost. Bet $10 to get $150 in bonuses with a win in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or West Virginia. All other users in a valid BetMGM state will receive the $1,500 first bet offer, allowing you to back up a large wager on the app in the form of bonus bets, should that initial wager settle as a loss.

BetMGM Bonus Code TOP1500 for NBA, NFL Bonus on Christmas

BetMGM Bonus Code TOP150 or TOP1500
New User Offer Bet $10, Get $150 Bonus With a Win (NJ, PA, MI and WV Only) or $1,500 First Bet
In-App Promos for the NFL NFL SGP Boost, NFL First TD Second Chance, $100K Football Frenzy, Any Sport Parlay Boost, NBA Odds Boost, etc.
Terms and Conditions New Players 21+ in Eligible States
Bonus Last Verified On December 25, 2025
Information Confirmed By WTOP

There are two different offers on the table for all new users who create an account, it just depends on your location:

  • The majority of users will receive a $1,500 first bet offer, which will back up your first wager on the app, up to that amount, should it settle as a loss.
  • Lock in a $150 bonus in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or West Virginia. Place a $10 wager to receive a $150 bonus if that initial wager settles as a loss.

NFL, NBA Christmas Day Betting Preview

Between these two sports, there are eight total games to dive into, including the three NFL games below:

  • Commanders vs. Cowboys, 1 p.m. ET
  • Lions vs. Vikings, 4:30 p.m. ET
  • Broncos vs. Chiefs, 8:15 p.m. ET

Admittedly, the QB injuries and lack of playoff implications in all three of these games have impacted the importance of what this schedule looked like before the season started, but they will still be fun to watch and dive into on BetMGM.

Then, we have an additional five NBA games to check out:

  • Cavaliers vs. Knicks, 12 p.m. ET
  • Spurs vs. Thunder, 2:30 p.m. ET
  • Mavericks vs. Warriors, 5 p.m. ET
  • Rockets vs. Lakers, 8 p.m. ET
  • Timberwolves vs. Nuggets, 10:30 p.m. ET

10 of the best teams in the NBA are taking the hardwood, which also includes some of the best players in the NBA. We will see the two teams favored to meet in the NBA Finals (Knicks and Thunder), both facing off against potential playoff foes in the Cavs and Spurs.

BetMGM will have you covered for these games with promotions across all sports, along with comprehensive markets to cover any type of play you would like to wager on.

BetMGM Bonus Code TOP1500: How to Sign Up

Creating a new account on BetMGM Sportsbook is a breeze. Follow these simple steps to get in on the action:

  • Use the links and bonus codes on this page that correspond with your location.
  • Answer the necessary information sections to set up a new account.
  • Using any of the preferred payment methods, make a cash deposit of $10 or more.
  • Place a $10 bet to get a $150 bonus (MI, NJ, PA and WV) or start with a $1,500 first bet.
  • Any losses on the first bet will trigger a refund of up to $1,500 in bonuses.

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Ryan Fox wins first career major at 2026 Open Championship

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(CNN) — Ryan Fox took home the Claret Jug after draining a birdie putt on the 18th hole to win the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on Sunday.The 39-year-old Fox beat out American Cameron Young to win his first career major title, becoming only the third New Zealander to win a men’s major golf championship.Fox came into the final hole tied with Young, after the 29-year-old finished the round at 6-under 64 a few hours before.The Kiwi powered his drive into the middle of the fairway and then set up the biggest putt of his golf career so far with an approach shot that landed about 12 feet from the pin.As the putt fell into the hole, the crowd in Southport, England, gave Fox a rousing ovation as he raised both arms in the air to celebrate the achievement.The putt capped off four birdies in the last six holes for Fox.Fox was at a loss for words while speaking to the NBC Sports broadcast after the win.“I don’t really know what to think at the moment. I’ve got a lot of people to thank. First of all, my family. My wife and kids are in Florida at the moment. I spoke to my kids last night and they said, bring back a trophy. I think that’s a pretty cool one to bring back for them,” Fox said. “My family back in New Zealand and all my supporters back there. I know it’s been a long night for them, but I’m glad it was worthwhile.”Fox finished with a 2-under 68 after trailing Sam Burns, who held a two-stroke lead coming into Sunday’s final round.Fox also becomes the third-oldest major winner in the last 10 years, trailing only Phil Mickelson at the 2021 PGA Championship and Tiger Woods at the 2019 Masters.“Just an unbelievable week. The golf course was fantastic. The English weather was fantastic. You guys out there were fantastic. The support was amazing. This is pretty cool. I’m sorry if I’ve forgotten anyone, but thank you very much,” Fox added.It is another disappointment for Young, who is still looking for his first career major title despite winning The Players earlier this year. Young finished one shot back of the win at the 2022 Open Championship at St. Andrews and held the lead heading into the final round at the Masters back in April.It is also another let down for Burns, another golfer looking for his maiden major win.The Louisiana State University alum came into the round ahead by two strokes but quickly lost it and went birdie-free for the final 12 holes.“(Fox) is a well-earned champion and hats off to him,” Burns said. “He did what he needed to do down the stretch and ultimately just came up a couple short today.”Defending champion Scottie Scheffler stayed within striking range throughout the round, but wound up with a 3-under 67 on Sunday to finish tied for fourth with Tommy Fleetwood.After a drama-filled tournament, Bryson DeChambeau finished tied for 14th while Rory McIlroy, who has been critical of the LIV Golfer all tournament long, ended tied for 40th.Fox’s journey to first major winFox’s road to his first career major title wasn’t the easiest. It came with many bumps and U-turns.While speaking to CNN’s Don Riddell ahead of the Desert Classic in Dubai in early 2025, Fox opened up about his mental health issues, including being an older rookie after spending years on the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour of Australia.“I think being a rookie at 37 years old on the PGA Tour was, I probably wasn’t quite prepared for what that was again,” Fox told CNN.“I knew all the golf courses, knew how to travel work, knew where to stay, and everything was new on the PGA Tour, and that was probably a shock to the system more than anything.”Fox comes from a lineage of athletes within his family tree, including his father, Grant Fox, who was a main kicker for the New Zealand national rugby team and his grandfather, Merv Wallace, a former New Zealand cricketer who later coached the national team.Fox spoke out on the “pressure” a golfer faces, mentioning the 2024 death of former PGA Tour golfer Grayson Murray, whose parents later confirmed it was death by suicide.“It can be a stressful life. It’s all performance-based. There’s a lot of pressure on – Looking after your mental health is really, really important, and having people to talk to and all of that is part of that,” Fox said.“It’s a shame it got to that point with Grayson that, you know, we’ve had to have those, those pretty tough conversations now, but it will help – hopefully it helps someone else in a similar situation going forward because we certainly don’t want to see it again.”CNN’s Kyle Tatelbaum and Don Riddell contributed to this reporting This write has been updated with additional reporting The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.
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