NFL $25,000 Playoff Pick’em 2026

BetOnline Launches $25,000 NFL Playoff Pick’em Contest for the 2025–2026 Postseason

Football fans have a new reason to get excited for the 2025 NFL Playoffs. BetOnline has officially announced its $25,000 NFL Playoff Pick’em Contest, a free-to-enter handicapping competition running from Wild Card Weekend through the Super Bowl. With cash prizes, free spins, and a guaranteed $25,000 prize pool, this promotion is set to be one of the most popular NFL contests of the postseason.


How to Enter the $25,000 NFL Playoff Pick’em Contest

Registration for the contest opens Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and closes Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm ET.
To join:

  • Log into your BetOnline account.
  • Submit your picks for every NFL Playoff matchup—from the Wild Card round to the Super Bowl.
  • Registration is available exclusively online; phone, chat, and email entries are not accepted.
  • Only one entry per account is allowed. Multiple-account entries will be disqualified.

Although the contest is free, players must place at least $50 in wagers (Sportsbook, Casino, or Racebook) between January 10, 2026 at 12:00 am ET and February 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET to qualify for prizes. All wagers must be fully graded by February 9, 2026 at 6:00 am ET.

BetOnline reserves the right to modify or cancel the promotion at any time.


How the NFL Playoff Pick’em Contest Works

Participants must make two selections for every playoff game:

  • Against the Spread (ATS)
  • Total (Over/Under)

Once BetOnline posts the contest lines, they remain fixed for the duration of the contest.

Key Gameplay Rules

  • Picks can only be made online.
  • Selections automatically save once submitted.
  • You may edit your picks until the official start time of each game.
  • You cannot choose both sides of the same matchup.
  • Scoring:
    • 1 point for each correct pick
    • 0.5 points for a push
  • Missed picks earn zero points.
  • The contest reopens weekly on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm ET for upcoming games.
  • If a game is postponed or canceled, it must be played by the following Tuesday to count.
  • If the NFL Playoffs are canceled, the contest is void.

$25,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool

At the end of the postseason, the top performers will share a guaranteed $25,000 in cash and casino free spins. Here’s the full payout structure:

Tie Rules

There are no tiebreaker questions. If multiple players tie for a position, they split the combined prize amounts for the tied spots.
Example: If three players tie for 3rd place, they split the 3rd, 4th, and 5th place prizes ($250 + $150 + $100), giving each $166.67.


Prize Distribution and Free Spins

  • All cash prizes are paid directly into winners’ BetOnline accounts by Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00 pm ET.
  • Cash prizes have no rollover requirements.
  • Free Spins are awarded on a randomly selected casino game and appear in your Casino Bonus Wallet.
  • Maximum winnings from Free Spins are capped at $100.
  • Free Spins expire 7 days after being issued.
  • All prizes are non-transferable.
  • BetOnline Promo Codes:
    • Promo Code : Welcome Bonus: 50% match up to $250 Risk Free Sports Bets & 100 Free Spins (code: FREE250, $55 minimum, 1x rollover).
    • Promo Code : Crypto Bonus: 100% match up to $1,000 for first crypto deposit (code: CRYPTO100, 14x rollover).
    • Promo Code : Reload Bonus: 25% match up to $250 weekly (code: LIFEBONUS, 10x rollover)..
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