DraftKings Rolls Out Memorial Day Promos with $300 Bonus and Veteran Support

A Holiday Betting Boost

DraftKings is sparking big buzz this Memorial Day 2025 with a pair of promotions that juice up the playoff action and give back to veterans.

New users can score $300 in bonus bets if their first $5 wager wins, perfect for the NBA and NHL playoffs, while a free $5,000 NBA playoff pool ties bets to donations for VetsInTech.

For those new to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Memorial Day deal is a slam dunk. Sign up, deposit at least $5, and place a $5 bet on any sport, say, the Timberwolves vs. Thunder in the NBA playoffs, and if it cashes, you’ll pocket $300 in bonus bets.

These come as twelve $25 single-use tokens, valid for seven days, but only the profit pays out, so a $25 bonus bet at +100 odds nets $25, not $50. No promo code’s needed, and the offer runs through June 22, 2025, in states like Wyoming, New York, and Colorado.

Betting on the Playoffs

The $300 bonus is tailor-made for the high-stakes NBA and NHL playoffs. Timberwolves vs. Thunder and Panthers vs. Hurricanes offered prime betting chances, with DraftKings listing the Thunder as favorites.

New users could’ve bet $5 on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s points prop or a Hurricanes puck line, unlocking the bonus if it hit

DraftKings isn’t just about cash. They’re giving back through a free $5,000 NBA playoff pool tied to their DK S.E.R.V.E.S. initiative. From May 19 to May 26, 2025, every entry into the pool triggered a $5 donation to VetsInTech, up to $50,000, supporting veterans’ tech training.

Since 2018, DraftKings has donated over $3 million and trained 1,000+ veterans and military spouses via VetsInTech’s Tech for Heroes program.