Virginia Sportsbooks Get Creative For NCAA College Football Opening Weekend

Written By Dann Stupp on September 3, 2021Last Updated on September 14, 2021
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Opening weekend of the 2021 NCAA college football season has commenced, accompanied by impressive promotions from Virginia sportsbooks.

Certainly, Virginian sports bettors are unable to place bets on Virginia colleges and universities, at least not while situated within the state’s borders.

However, this weekend’s schedule is still packed with exciting games, despite the absence of the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Liberty University (led by standout QB Malik Willis), and other schools from Virginia.

The opening weekend is jam-packed with an impressive lineup of games. A total of 8 NCAA college football games are set for Friday evening, followed by an additional 58 games scheduled for Saturday. Notably, we also have the privilege of witnessing a thrilling match on Sunday between No. 9 Notre Dame and Florida State, as well as a game on Monday, Labor Day, featuring Louisville against Ole Miss.

Make sure to take a look at the promotional offers from sportsbooks in Virginia if you intend to place bets on any of these numerous games in Week 1. They have come up with some innovative deals.

NCAA college football promos at DraftKings

For NCAA college football’s opening weekend, DraftKings offers a few appealing promotions that are worth exploring.

One of them, in fact, is exclusively meant for customers residing in Virginia.

An easy “Hammer the Over” at DraftKings

Is it even a question whether the University of Georgia (32.3 points per game in 2020) and Clemson University (43.5) can collectively score a solitary point in their upcoming Saturday night game? It’s a clear-cut answer, isn’t it?

Fortunately, the latest Hammer the Over promotion at DraftKings is centered around that game. The total points are expected to decrease as more DK customers bet on it. Currently, it stands at only three points on Friday afternoon and is projected to reach zero or near-zero by the start of the game.

Both new and existing customers are eligible for the offer.

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Simply locate the unique market within the college football section and proceed to make your bet, with odds of +100, for an amount of up to $25. This particular wager is extremely reliable and considered one of the safest options in the realm of sports betting.

ACC profit boosts at DK

In addition to excluding Virginia sports bettors from wagering on the Cavaliers or Hokies, DraftKings is offering them a consolation by providing a boost when they place bets on other Atlantic Coast Conference games.

During the Week 1 games (Sept. 2-6) in the ACC, DK is providing three profit boosts of 10% on your winnings.

Make sure to select the boost option on your betting slip, allowing you to wager a maximum of $50 per game and potentially win up to an additional $100.

Before claiming these promotions, make sure to check for the latest DraftKings Sportsbook promo code for Virginia. While live bets and parlays are eligible, free bets, cash out bets, voided bets, and odds boosts are not.

A trio of college football offerings from Caesars

Caesars Sportsbook has been actively seeking new and existing players ever since its rebranding from William Hill a month ago.

Caesars has introduced three promotions to kick off the college football season.

V for Victory (and $500)

Players participating in the V for Victory promotion are required to place a minimum bet of $50 on the spread of five designated games. If all five wagers turn out to be successful, players will receive an additional bonus of $500, on top of their regular winnings.

The games include:

  • Alabama vs Miami (FL)
  • Indiana vs Iowa
  • West Virginia vs Maryland
  • Navy vs Marshall
  • Central Michigan vs Missouri

Winning a five-leg parlay is a rare occurrence, with only a 4% chance of success. However, if you are already placing bets on the games, it presents a pleasant additional opportunity. On the other hand, if you wish to pursue this long shot, you will need to risk $250 for a chance to win $500.

Parlay Diem

By taking advantage of the Parlay Diem promotion, bettors can enjoy a virtually risk-free opportunity to place a four-leg college football parlay bet.

Select four games from the Saturday schedule and in the event of losing your parlay, receive a complimentary bet equivalent to 100% of your initial wager, with a maximum value of $25.

In order to place a bet, the minimum odds required are +300 or higher. Additionally, it is not allowed to bet on both sides of a game.

End Zone Energy: Fighting Irish vs. Seminoles

Florida State will be hosting Notre Dame for the only Labor Day matchup on Monday. To add excitement to the primetime game, Caesars has organized the End Zone Energy promotion.

By wagering a minimum of $50 on the game’s spread and witnessing your team’s victory, you will receive an additional $10 for every touchdown they score.

For instance, if you place a bet on the Irish (-7) and they triumph with a score of 42-28, surpassing the spread, you will receive the bonus. Assuming that Notre Dame scored all of their points through six touchdowns, you will be awarded an additional $60 bonus in addition to your usual winnings.

The promotion is exclusively for the Notre Dame-FSU game, and placing bets on both teams is not permitted.

Get a $25 cash-free wager at FanDuel

For both new and existing players, FanDuel presents a relatively simple offer.

Your first bet on Week 1 college football will be risk-free during the period from now until September 6.

To participate, visit the promotions page and choose to enroll. Proceed by placing a bet with odds equal to or exceeding -200 (-200, -100, +200, etc.). In the event that your initial bet turns out to be unsuccessful, you will receive a refund (maximum $25) in the form of site credit.

To qualify for parlays, all legs must consist of college football games. However, bets made with bonus funds, odds boosts, and cashed out bets are not eligible.

Risk-free token, one-game parlay at BetMGM

Pigskin enthusiasts can also find enticing offers at BetMGM.

All players have the opportunity to claim a $25 risk-free token. This token can be utilized in your bet slip for any college football game during the 2021 season. In the event of a loss, your wager will be refunded as a free bet.

BetMGM is also drawing attention to its one-game parlay choices. By wagering a minimum of $25 on a college football one-game parlay, you will be rewarded with a $10 free bet that can be utilized for any live sports wager.

Players can enjoy the OGP $10 free bet promotion throughout the entire season, with the opportunity to earn a $10 free bet every week from Thursday to Sunday.

Ensure that you select the option to opt-in on the Promotions page.

Other NCAA college football promotions in VA

This weekend, Virginians can find various offerings from other Old Dominion sportsbooks.

  • Unibet presents the “Get $6 With Every Touchdown” promotion. To participate, simply place a minimum wager of $50 on the Georgia-Clemson spread. For every touchdown your team scores during the game, regardless of the outcome, you will receive $6 in free bets.
  • BetRivers is offering an odds boost for the Clemson-Georgia game’s prop bet of “over 6.5 TDs scored” between the two teams. The game’s total was 51 as of Friday afternoon. Initially, the odds for over 6.5 TDs were -106, but now they have been increased to +150.
  • If you wager a total of $100, WynnBET will reward you with a $20 free bet on the following Wednesday. Just participate in the effortless Wednesday promotion by opting in, and place your bets on college football or any other sports.
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Dann Stupp, a seasoned sports journalist, has an extensive writing and editing background with notable publications such as The Athletic, USA Today, ESPN, and MLB.com, among others. Currently, he resides in Lexington, Virginia.

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