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Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code WTOPFAN: Get $1,000 Bonus for MLB + NFL Preseason (Aug. 22)

Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new players a $1,000 bonus via promo code WTOPFAN, with the bonus structured as daily FanCash matches over 10 days. The offer is available for MLB games on August 22, including the Braves-Brewers matchup, and is not available in New York.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 22–23, 2026 Published 1d ago

Fanatics Sportsbook Launches $1,000 Sign-Up Bonus for MLB and NFL Preseason

New players can claim a $1,000 bonus at Fanatics Sportsbook using the promo code WTOPFAN, according to WTOP. The bonus is structured as a bet match offer over 10 consecutive days, with Fanatics matching daily wagers up to $100 in FanCash, reaching the full $1,000 total. The offer is valid for August 22 games, covering both MLB and NFL preseason matchups.

WTOP describes the bonus as a way to "spread out our action," allowing bettors to wager incrementally rather than placing a single large bet. The promotion appears designed to encourage daily engagement with the sportsbook.

Key Terms and Conditions

The bonus is not available to bettors in New York, as reported by WTOP. The promotion requires players to be at least 21 years old and to make a minimum deposit of $10. To qualify, players must opt in and apply the promotion to a wager through their bet slip once per day for up to 10 consecutive days. Only one qualifying wager per game day is eligible.

FanCash issued as part of the promotion carries specific restrictions. WTOP notes that FanCash is non-withdrawable and subject to a 1x playthrough requirement. Winnings are calculated based solely on the cash portion of a wager, with FanCash stakes excluded from winnings calculations.

According to the New York Post, a similar offer may be available from Fanatics but the paper's report focuses on a different promo code and game. The New York Post highlights that the promotion is valid for the first 10 days on the app, with daily bets up to $100; losing bets are reimbursed with FanCash. The paper also outlines a sign-up process: select the bonus, choose state, fill login details, enter the code, and make a deposit.

Receiving FanCash rewards to equal the qualifying wager amount, with a maximum of $100 FanCash per day, as reported by the New York Post. The Post notes that FanCash issued under the promotion expires at 11:59 p.m. ET seven days from issuance. New customers must apply the promotion in bet slip and place a $1+ cash wager at minimum odds of -200, daily for 10 consecutive days starting from the day of account creation.

Game Spotlight: Braves vs. Brewers and Cardinals vs. Phillies

Two of the National League's top teams will meet when the Braves take on the Brewers on Sunday night, as reported by the New York Post. The game will be held in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for the 2026 MLB Little League Classic, with participants, coaches, and families involved in the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series in attendance.

WTOP's coverage focuses on the Cardinals vs. Phillies matchup. His reports note the Phillies' eight-game winning streak, with Andrew Painter starting for the Phillies. Alec Bohm walked off St. Louis in extras Friday in a three-hit effort, and Phillies rookie reliever Alex McFarlane picked up the win in that Friday game.

WTOP also uses the offer to draw bettors to this matchup, noting that the Phillies will look to make it eight straight wins and pull within three games of the Atlanta Braves in the NL East. This context helps bettors decide on their wagers.

How each outlet told it

New York Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC

Framing: Headline highlights the promo code and $1,000 matched in FanCash for a specific game, Braves vs. Brewers, but omits the game's location and any additional context like the Little League Classic. — Energetic and informative, combining promotion with game info, using phrases like 'shape their action' and 'great way to start with.'

Facts Included:

Promo code NYPOST26 allows up to $1,000 matched in FanCash for Braves vs Brewers game.
Both teams are top National League teams, meeting in Williamsport, PA for 2026 MLB Little League Classic.
The offer is available in states: AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, WY.
Offer applies to first 10 days on the app, daily bets up to $100, losing bets reimbursed with FanCash.
Steps to sign up: Select bonus, choose state, fill login details, enter code, make deposit.
Participants, coaches, and families of 2026 Little League Baseball World Series will be in attendance.
Terms: must be new customers, apply promotion in bet slip, place $1+ cash wager with min odds -200, for 10 consecutive days.
FanCash rewards equal qualifying wager amount (max $100/day).
FanCash expires at 11:59 p.m. ET 7 days from issuance.
Author is a journalist with expertise in player props and sportsbook offers.

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WTOP as of Aug 22, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

Framing: Headline emphasizes the promo code and $1,000 bonus for MLB and NFL preseason, while omitting specific games or matchups. — Promotional and enthusiastic, using phrases like 'massive $1,000 bonus' and 'fantastic way to spread out our action.'

Facts Included:

Promo code WTOPFAN offers a $1,000 bonus for new Fanatics Sportsbook players for August 22 games.
The bonus is structured over 10 days, matching daily wagers up to $100 in FanCash.
Must be 21 years or older, and offer not available in New York.
Minimum deposit of $10 is required.
Must opt in and apply the promotion to a wager on the bet slip once per day for up to 10 consecutive days.
Only one qualifying wager per game day is eligible.
FanCash is non-withdrawable and subject to a 1x playthrough requirement.
Winnings are calculated based solely on the cash portion of a wager; FanCash stakes are excluded.
Mentions Cardinals vs. Phillies game, including Phillies' eight-game win streak, Andrew Painter starting, Alec Bohm's walk-off, and Alex McFarlane as winning pitcher.

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What was claimed, and who backed it

Each row is one claim, attributed to the outlet whose wording states it most clearly. Confidence rates how directly the source text states the claim — explicit and unhedged rates high; hedged, pieced-together, or internally inconsistent statements rate lower. It does not measure whether the claim is true. Status counts the distinct outlets we found asserting it — so a single-source claim can still show high confidence, and a multi-source claim can show medium. Every one of those outlets is named beside the status, so you can check the count against the list. For claims extracted before we began storing that list, the row says so: it names the outlet the claim is quoted from and states that we have not recorded which outlets backed it. Outlets wrote at different times, so a figure that evolves — a casualty count, for example — can legitimately differ between rows; check the "as of" time next to each claim's source.

Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe Fanatics Sportsbook promo code WTOPFAN offers new players a $1,000 bonus for August 22 games.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WTOP as of Aug 22, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe $1,000 bonus is structured over 10 consecutive days, with Fanatics matching daily wagers up to $100 in FanCash.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via WTOP as of Aug 22, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC, New York Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
ClaimTo claim the Fanatics Sportsbook promo, players must be 21 years of age or older.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WTOP as of Aug 22, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe Fanatics Sportsbook promo code WTOPFAN offer is not available to bettors in New York.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WTOP as of Aug 22, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC
ClaimA minimum deposit of $10 is required to claim the Fanatics Sportsbook bonus.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WTOP as of Aug 22, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC
ClaimPlayers must opt in and apply the promotion to a wager through their bet slip once per day for up to 10 consecutive days.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WTOP as of Aug 22, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC
ClaimOnly one qualifying wager per game day is eligible for the Fanatics sign-up promotion.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WTOP as of Aug 22, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC
ClaimFanCash is non-withdrawable and subject to a 1x playthrough requirement.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WTOP as of Aug 22, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC
ClaimWinnings are calculated based solely on the cash portion of a wager; FanCash stakes are excluded from winnings calculations.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WTOP as of Aug 22, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe Phillies will look to make it eight straight wins and pull within three games of the Atlanta Braves in the NL East.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via WTOP as of Aug 22, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC
ClaimAndrew Painter starts for the Phillies in the Cardinals vs. Phillies game.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WTOP as of Aug 22, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC
ClaimAlec Bohm walked off St. Louis in extras Friday in a three-hit effort.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WTOP as of Aug 22, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC
ClaimPhillies rookie reliever Alex McFarlane picked up the win in the Friday game against St. Louis.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WTOP as of Aug 22, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe Fanatics Sportsbook promo code NYPOST26 allows up to $1,000 matched in FanCash for the Braves vs Brewers game.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe Braves and Brewers meet in Williamsport, PA, for the 2026 MLB Little League Classic.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe Fanatics Sportsbook promo code NYYPOST26 offer is available in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, WY.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe promotion is valid for your first 10 days on the app, and each day you can place bets of up to $100; losing bets are reimbursed with FanCash.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
ClaimParticipants, coaches, and families involved in the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series will be in attendance.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
ClaimNew customers must apply the promotion in bet slip and place a $1+ cash wager (min odds -200) daily for 10 consecutive days starting day of account creation.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
ClaimFanCash rewards will equal the qualifying wager amount (max $100 FanCash per day).	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
ClaimFanCash issued under the promotion expires at 11:59 p.m. ET 7 days from issuance.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
ClaimMike Turay is a sports journalist and editor who follows the NBA, NFL, college sports and UFC, with nearly three years of demonstrated expertise in NBA and NFL player prop bets.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Aug 23, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: New York Post, WTOP 22 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-23