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UPDATE: Bet365 Bonus Code WTOP365 Gets $200 Bonus for NFL Wild Card

By Russell Joy
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With the NFL Wild Card round delivering a historic clash between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, new sports bettors can start their postseason journey on this matchup or any other this weekend with a guaranteed bonus. This guide breaks down how to use the bet365 bonus code WTOP365 to unlock an incredible welcome offer: Bet just $5 on any Wild Card market and receive $200 in bonus bets, regardless of whether your wager wins or loses.




This bonus gives you a fantastic opportunity to place additional wagers on the Packers-Bears game or any other matchups on the Wild Card slate. As an added perk, some users may receive specific casino perks, while others may be eligible for bonus spins for the bet365 online casino

bet365 Bonus Code WTOP365: Bet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets

New customers looking to get in on the Packers vs. Bears Wild Card action can take advantage of a fantastic welcome offer from bet365. By signing up, you may be eligible for a bonus offer by placing a qualifying wager. The best part? You receive the $200 in bonus bets regardless of whether your initial bet wins or loses.

To qualify, your first bet must have odds of -500 or longer (e.g., -400, -110, +150) and must meet settlement conditions. Looking at the odds for this NFC showdown, any wager on the spread, moneyline, or total would easily meet this requirement. Once your qualifying $5 bet is settled, the $200 in bonus bets will be added to your account balance.

Unlike some promotions that tie you down to one big wager, bet365 gives you flexibility – you may be able to break down bonus bets into smaller amounts and use them across multiple markets. Just remember that any unused bonus bets may have an expiration period.

Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears Odds & Analysis

The Packers enter this historic rivalry matchup as slight road favorites in what promises to be a classic NFC North battle. While Green Bay has historically dominated this series, recent betting trends suggest a much closer contest, particularly when it comes to the spread.

Here’s where it gets interesting for my money. While the Packers have a strong 13-3-1 (.765) record in their last 17 games when favored by fewer than 7 points, they’ve been absolutely brutal to cover the spread in that role. Green Bay is just 3-9 (.250) against the spread (ATS) in their last 12 games as a favorite and an even worse 1-5 (.167) ATS in their last 6 as a road favorite. That’s the kind of trend that makes me lean heavily toward the home dog.

This plays directly into Chicago’s wheelhouse. The Bears have been money as home underdogs, posting an impressive 6-1-1 (.750) record against the spread in their last 8 such games at Soldier Field. Add in the fact that the Bears have covered the spread in 3 of their last 4 games against the Packers, and you’ve got a compelling case for taking the points.

How to Activate the bet365 Bonus Code WTOP365

Getting started with this welcome bonus is straightforward. Here’s your game plan to create your account and claim your $200 in bonus bets ahead of Packers vs. Bears kickoff:

  1. Register a New Account: Create your new bet365 account. During registration, follow any required steps to qualify for promotions. During registration, make sure to use the bonus code WTOP365 to qualify for the promotion.
  2. Make an Initial Deposit: Once your account is verified, fund it with an initial deposit. bet365 offers various deposit methods.
  3. Claim the Offer: After depositing, follow instructions to officially claim the offer. This step is part of activating the promotion on your account.
  4. Place Your Bet: With the offer activated, you’re ready to place your qualifying $5 wager on any eligible market, such as the Packers vs. Bears Wild Card game.

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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