Fanatics Sportsbook promo code NYPOST: Bet $20, get $200 in bonus bets for Wild vs. Avalanche

Nypost · May 13, 2026 · 521 words · By Malik Smith

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The Fanatics Sportsbook promo code NYPOST presents hockey bettors a can’t-miss offer that will make the Stanley Cup playoffs even more thrilling to watch this spring.

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The Fanatics Sportsbook promo code NYPOST presents hockey bettors a can’t-miss offer that will make the Stanley Cup playoffs even more thrilling to watch this spring.

Why it matters

New users who create an account using the Fanatics sportsbook promo code NYPOST can trigger the latest welcome promotion from the sportsbook: bet $20 and get $200 bonus bets instantly.

Common ground

The Avalanche host the Wild in Game 5 of their series with a chance to close things out in the only hockey game on the slate Wednesday.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The Avalanche host the Wild in Game 5 of their series with a chance to close things out in the only hockey game on the slate Wednesday.”

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Web search results and Wikipedia entries for the 2025-26 season confirm a playoff series between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild, with a specific game scheduled for May 13, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 Minnesota Wild season is the 26th season of operation (25th season of play) of the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 25, 1997. On April 2, 2026, the Wild …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_Minnesota_Wild_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024–25 Colorado Avalanche season was the 46th season for the Avalanche as the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that joined the league in 1979, and their 29th playing season since the franch…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024–25_Colorado_Avalanche_sea…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 Colorado Avalanche season is the 47th season for the Avalanche as the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that joined the league in 1979, and their 30th playing season since the franchi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_Colorado_Avalanche_sea…

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Claim 2: “Malik Smith has been immersed in the sports betting industry since 2017.”

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The claim is repeated multiple times, but all cross-references originate from the same source (Nypost). No independent external verification is provided.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Malik Smith has been immersed in the sports betting industry since 2017.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/betting/betmgm-bonus-code-nypn…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Malik Smith has been immersed in the sports betting industry since 2017.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/betting/bet365-bonus-code-bet-…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Malik Smith has been immersed in the sports betting industry since 2017.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/betting/polymarket-promo-code-…

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Claim 3: “The Avs are -205 favorites to close out this series on their home ice, where they are 4-0 so far in the playoffs.”

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A web search result specifically states the Avalanche are 4-0 at home in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, winning Games 1 and 2 against the Kings and the Wild in the current round.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2000–01 Colorado Avalanche season was the franchise's 29th season, 22nd in the National Hockey League, and sixth as the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche won their second Stanley Cup by defeating …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000–01_Colorado_Avalanche_sea…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. The Avalanche compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Avalanche

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Claim 4: “Bonus Bets issued in connection with this Promotion expires 24 hours from issuance.”

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Multiple independent web sources (Goal.com and a March Madness betting promo site) explicitly state that bonus bets for users in CT, MO, NC, NJ, VA, and WV expire 24 hours from issuance.

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web search NEUTRAL — Claim some of the best US sports betting bonuses in May 2026. All sportsbooks bonuses tested and verified by our team of sports experts.The Bet & Get (MI, NJ, PA, WV): If you are physically located in…
https://www.wsn.com/bonuses/

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web search NEUTRAL — New customers in CT, MO, NC, NJ, VA, WV.Bonus Bets issued in connection with this Promotion expires 24 hours from issuance. Terms apply-see Fanatics Sportsbook app.
https://www.fantasylabs.com/articles/march-madness-betting-p…

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web search NEUTRAL — New customers in CT, MO, NC, NJ, OH, VA, WV.Bonus Bets issued in connection with this Promotion expires 24 hours from issuance. Terms apply-see Fanatics Sportsbook app.
https://www.goal.com/en-us/betting/fanatics-sportsbook-promo…

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Claim 5: “Bettors who sign up in Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, or Washington D.C. and use the Fanatics Sportsbook with promo code NYPOST will get their bonus bets immediately after placing the first wager.”

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The specific list of states (CO, KS, LA, MD, MI, PA, DC) receiving immediate bonus bets is confirmed by the Nypost cross-reference and supporting web search results regarding the NYPOST promo code.

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web search NEUTRAL — New bettors who sign up using the Fanatics sportsbook promo code NYPOST can activate the latest promotion from the sportsbook: bet $20 and get $200 bonus bets instantly .
https://www.aol.com/articles/fanatics-sportsbook-promo-code-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Fanatics Sportsbook promo gets new users up to $1,000 matched in FanCash over the course of 10 days.Where Fanatics really stands out is in how the sportsbook integrates with the broader shopping e…
https://www.rotowire.com/news/fanatics-sportsbook-promo-get-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code Key Terms. All new users, regardless of state (except NY), can also claim Fanatics' 10-day Bet Match offer.
https://bookies.com/news/promo/fanatics-sportsbook-promo-cod…

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Claim 6: “New users who create an account using the Fanatics sportsbook promo code NYPOST can trigger the latest welcome promotion from the sportsbook: bet $20 and get $200 bonus bets instantly.”

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The claim is confirmed by a cross-reference from Nypost and multiple independent web search results stating that new users using promo code NYPOST can bet $20 and get $200 in bonus bets.

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web search NEUTRAL — New users who register at Fanatics Sportsbook using promo code NYPOST will receive $200 in FanCash immediately after placing their first $20 bet. This initial wager can be on Warriors vs. Clippers or …
https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/betting/fanatics-sportsbook-pr…

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web search NEUTRAL — New bettors who sign up using the Fanatics sportsbook promo code NYPOST can trigger the latest welcome offer from the sportsbook: bet $20 and get $200 bonus bets instantly.
https://www.aol.com/articles/fanatics-sportsbook-promo-code-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users a promotion tied to promo code NYPOST for Tuesday’s NBA playoff games.
https://www.rantsports.com/news/nba/fanatics-sportsbook-prom…

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Claim 7: “Three of the four games have gone over the total and one team has scored at least five goals in every game thus far.”

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While evidence confirms the series exists and Game 4 ended 5-2, there is no specific data provided in the evidence regarding the 'over/under' totals for the first four games or a confirmation that one team scored 5+ goals in every single game.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Buffalo Sabres finished first in the Atlantic Division with 109 points. The Boston Bruins earned 100 points to finish as the first wild card in the Eastern Conference. This was the ninth playoff m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Stanley_Cup_playoffs

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web search NEUTRAL — The Avalanche have won seven of their first eight games in the playoffs for the third time in history. They won the Stanley Cup the other two times they started 7-1 (2001 and 2022). "It's up to us to …
https://www.nhl.com/news/minnesota-wild-colorado-avalanche-g…

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web search NEUTRAL — Avalanche vs Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Playoffs Game 4. Yesterday. Save for later.The @Avalanche are just ONE win away from returning to the Western Conference Final for the firs…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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Claim 8: “Bettors who sign up in Connecticut, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, or West Virginia and use the Fanatics Sportsbook with promo code NYPOST will get their $200 in bonus bets dispersed in $50 increments over the course of four days.”

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The claim that users in CT, MO, NC, NJ, OH, VA, and WV receive bonus bets in increments is supported by the Nypost cross-reference and multiple web search results detailing the specific state-based distribution rules.

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web search NEUTRAL — New customers in CT, MO, NC, NJ, VA, WV.Must opt in each day to claim Bonus Bets. Bonus Bets issued in connection with this Promotion expires 24 hours from issuance. Terms apply-see Fanatics Sportsboo…
https://www.aol.com/articles/fanatics-sportsbook-promo-code-…

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web search NEUTRAL — When new users in CT, MO, NJ, NC, and WV use our links to sign up with the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code, you can unlock $200 in bonus bets after placing a f irst bet of $20 or more .
https://www.si.com/betting/sportsbook-promos/fanatics-sports…

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web search NEUTRAL — Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code 2026. Fanatics Sportsbook has quickly become one of the most trusted names in the US sports betting industry, and after spending time on the app and website, it's easy t…
https://www.goal.com/en-us/betting/fanatics-sportsbook-promo…

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Claim 9: “The Over, listed 6.5”

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The web search results returned dictionary definitions of the word 'Over' rather than the specific betting line for the Game 5 matchup.

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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of OVER is across a barrier or intervening space; specifically : across the goal line in football. How to use over in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over

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web search NEUTRAL — OVER definition: 1. above or higher than something else, sometimes so that one thing covers the other; above: 2. in…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/over

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web search NEUTRAL — 31 senses: 1. directly above; on the top of; via the top or upper surface of 2. on or to the other side of 3. during; through,.... Click for more definitions.
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/over

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Claim 10: “Bonus Bets expire 7 days from issuance (at 11:59pm ET).”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm or deny the 7-day expiration period for the specified states.

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