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NCAA March Madness Offer – Get Paid Out If Your Team Leads By 8+ Points At Half Time But Loses

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  • Stake offers payouts on losing bets if your team leads by 8+ pts at halftime
  • Applies to 'Winner (Incl. Overtime)' bets placed on March Madness games
  • Minimum $5 bet, max $100 payout
Leigh Copson
Written by Leigh Copson
Sports Editor25+ Years Experience, US & Combat Sports Specialist
Updated: Mar 12, 2026
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Get paid out if your team blows an 8+ points half-time lead!

Bookmaker Stake is offering new and existing customers the chance to claim a special promotion for the 2026 March Madness college basketball tournament.

By visiting via this page and betting on the ‘Winner (Incl. Overtime)’ market, you will be paid out as a winner if the team you back leads by eight or more points at half time but goes on to lose.

This offer is available until the start of the game you wish to bet on, providing you follow the simple terms and conditions.

To claim this college basketball offer:


  1. Go to Stake’s March Madness – Half Time Payout promotion page
  2. Sign into your account or open a new one using Stake promo code NEWBONUS
  3. Place a ‘Winner (Incl. Overtime)’ bet on any March Madness game
  4. If the team you back leads by eight or more points at half time but goes on to lose, you will be paid out as a winner, up to $100.

March Madness – Half Time Payout Terms & Conditions


  • Pre-match, single bets in the Winner (Incl. Overtime) market for all NCAA March Madness matches
  • Only the first bet per match, per customer, per household qualifies
  • Bets must be placed before the scheduled time indicated on Stake.com
  • Minimum Stake: $5 USD
  • Maximum Payout: $100 USD
  • If your selection is leading by 8+ points at half time, but doesn't go on to win the match, you’ll be paid out as a winner.
  • No cashed out or voided bets will be eligible
  • Backing either team in related markets is subject to review and may result in disqualification from the promotion
  • Please allow up to 48 hours for winnings to be processed and credited
  • Stake reserves the right to disqualify any user due to promotion or account abuse, which may also result in a permanent ban
  • Any user deemed to have a conflict of interest such as a professional association with Stake will also be disqualified
  • In fiat currency view, crypto values use live exchange rates and may differ from your original bet amount. This may impact your eligibility for promotions.
Leigh Copson
Leigh Copson

Sports Editor25+ Years Experience, US & Combat Sports Specialist

During his career he has covered some of the biggest sporting events on the planet, including the Super Bowl, the Champions League Final and the World Cup Final. He has also covered almost every major boxing match and UFC fight card during this time.. His specialist sports are American Football, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts and Football.


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