UConn vs Illinois Offer – Get Paid Out If Your Team Blows 8+ Point Half-Time Lead In March Madness Final Four

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30 Mar 2026
Leigh Copson 30 Mar 2026
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  • Stake offers a special promotion for the March Madness Final Four
  • Get paid if your team leads by 8+ points at half-time but loses
  • Promotion is valid for pre-match, single bets only with capped payout
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Bookmaker Stake is offering new and existing customers the chance to claim a special promotion for the March Madness Final Four showdown between UConn and Illinois.

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, 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 UConn vs Illinois
  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.

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