“On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me,” we hope it’s an extra sprinkle of luck to take on all the great games and features Bovada has to offer, from the casino to the sportsbook. Bovada is gift-wrapping holiday entertainment if you know how to unlock all the goodies. Allow us to guide you on how to enjoy and play NFL Christmas games 2025, Holiday parlays, and, of course, some casino games in between.
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1. Christmas Day Kickoff – Key NFL Games to Watch
For the first play of Christmas, you have to enjoy some NFL action. The NFL has lined up three matchups, and while you can find NFL odds already for these matchups, expect them to change, and definitely don’t expect to be able to bet on them until Week 16 is over on December 22nd.
We’ve done some quick previews on the matchups to ensure you’re ready while friends and family start shuffling in.
Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders
- Start: December 25 at 1 p.m. ET on Netflix
- Current Spread: Washington -4.5
- Current Total: 50.5
Don’t expect to see Washington’s star quarterback, Jayden Daniels, who has been hampered by injuries all year. That should give the Cowboys a clear advantage as they’re still vying for a playoff spot.
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings
- Start: December 25 at 4:30 p.m. ET on Netflix
- Current Spread: Detroit -1.5
- Current Total: 48.5
Both teams are inconsistent, but Detroit has been the better team overall, with their key pieces, QB Jared Goff, running back Jahmyr Gibbs, and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, still playing at a high level. But this is an NFC North division battle, a time when rivalry energy tends to outweigh records.
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs
- Start: December 25 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video
- Current Spread: Kansas City -4.5
- Current Total: 44.5
This matchup could be the Chiefs’ swan song, or it could be a massive division battle for their playoff/Wild Card chances. Regardless, the Broncos will be a tough matchup. As of Week 14, they boast an 11-2 record, led by an elite defense and timely QB play.
2. Parlay Bells – Make Holiday Parlay Picks
For the second play of Christmas, you can make small bets into huge paydays with parlay bets. A parlay combines several single wagers into one lucrative payday. Get every bet correct, and you win. But get one leg wrong, and it’s all a loss. Risky, but the odds and payout if you’re right make it worth it.
Bovada allows holiday picks not just with spreads, totals, and moneylines, but you can also tie in player props and team props to make for an exciting combination on Christmas Day. If you’re looking for some small wagers that could provide big Christmas Day gifts, this is the way to go.
3. Score with Player Props – Build NFL Bet Ideas
For the third play of Christmas, dig deep into the Fantasy-style sports betting options: Player Props.
Simply click on any of the Week 17 NFL matchups, and you’ll be offered hundreds of different props, including the Prop Builder – which allows you to select a player and decide how many yards or touchdowns you think he’ll go over, under, or in between. You can parlay with the prop builder to make the ultimate parlay for a single game.
4. Jingle All the Reels – Top Holiday Slots
For the fourth play of Christmas, Bovada provides holiday slots that can fill every day of December. But, we’ve narrowed down the top holiday slots you’ll enjoy.
Chubby Santa
A lighthearted Christmas slot starring a lovable, overstuffed Santa who dishes out festive wins through charming bonuses and seasonal features.
Tropical Elvis: X-Mas Edition
Get ready for the ultimate mashup of crazy ideas: A froggy Elvis, celebrating a Hawaiian-style Christmas with a snowy backdrop. Enjoy lucrative spins, musical flair, and Christmas-themed rewards.
Santa’s Reels
A classic five-payline Christmas slot packed with Multiplier Crystals, instant-win Ornaments, and a festive Free Spins round that can lead to massive holiday payouts.
Sleighin’ It
A high-volatility Christmas adventure loaded with Stacked Mystery Symbols, customizable Pick Bonuses, Wild Reels, and jackpot potential fit for Santa’s biggest night.
5. 12 Days of Bonuses – Daily Casino and Sportsbook Deals
For the fifth play of Christmas, why not unlock some daily bonuses? Bovada is always offering Rewards for every bet and every spin when you play online. Reward points can be exchanged for bonus funds or other promotions.
You can check out the Daily Rewards here, where you’ll see perks like 15 reward points for every dollar in an NFL parlay or three points for every dollar bet on one of our Christmas slots.
Also, if you deposit $150 or more and wager $500 or more on any casino game over the last seven days, you’ll be eligible to scratch and win a huge amount of reward points: Anywhere from 5,000 to 100,000.
6. Live From the North Pole – Festive Live Dealer Games
On the sixth play of Christmas, dive into some Live Dealer Games that should have a festive twist. Bovada offers 75 different Live Dealer games to dive into through the holidays, and if you load up the right table at the right time, expect to see some holiday cheer on screen from your dealer.
For those new to live dealer games, it’s when you can bet on a real table with a real dealer from the comfort of your home. Games include blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and tri-card poker and expand into specialty games and game shows.
7. Naughty or Nice? – Smart Holiday Betting Tips
Now that we’re in the seventh betting play of Christmas, it’s time for some smart holiday betting tips to ensure playing with Bovada stays as entertainment.
- Set limits before you play: Decide your budget and time window before kickoff or the first spin.
- Treat betting as entertainment, not income: The fun is the experience, not the result.
- Don’t chase losses: Holiday slates are long, but desperation bets snowball fast.
- Take breaks: Step away after big wins or losses to reset your mindset.
- Celebrate small wins: Not every session needs a miracle payout to be a success.
- Know when to stop: Ending on your terms is always a win.
- Keep perspective: No bad beat should ruin a holiday meal or family moment.
8. Stocking Stuffers – Small Bets, Big Wins
On the eighth play of Christmas, why not make some fun bets that could end up being big wins? Some options where small bets could become life-changing jackpots include:
- Place Huge Parlays: You can bet up to 16 legs in a parlay. And if the odds are right enough, your max payout could be $1,000,000.
- Enjoy Hot Drop Jackpot: Hot Drop Jackpots reward random, progressive jackpots every hour, every day, and at every moment as long as you play one of the Hot Drop Jackpot slots.
- Play Table Game Progressive Jackpots: Progressives are not just for slots. Enjoy games like Let ‘Em Ride, Caribbean Hold’em, and Caribbean Stud Poker, which offer progressive jackpots that sometimes reach six digits. Most of these games require a $1 side bet to activate the opportunity.
9. Festive Futures – The Latest Super Bowl and MVP Odds
On the ninth play of Christmas, make your stand for the future – the NFL future. Bovada offers NFL futures on the next Super Bowl champion and the next NFL MVP. Currently, the favorites for each category are as follows:
Both odds reflect the fact that the Rams are the best team in football, with the best QB. Have other options in mind? Check out the NFL future section to check out the odds for all 32 teams and every MVP contender.
10. Spin the Wheel: Holiday Roulette and Specialty Games
On the 10th play of Christmas, it’s time to spin to win. Enjoy various versions of online roulette, including both American and European Roulette, as well as unique variants like Double Dragon Roulette, which offer up to 500x multipliers.
But if you’re looking to spin something more unique, there’s Spin the Wheel, Lucky Wheel, and Live Dealer roulette, which each offer a new way to play the classic game.
11. Holiday Blackjack: Try Your Luck at Festive Tables
On the 11th play of Christmas, enjoy every casino player’s first love – Blackjack. There are 19 versions of blackjack online, and we’ve not even included all the variations of Live Dealer blackjack you can play now.
Blackjack is popular because it’s a casino game that has one of the best payout percentages you’ll find in any casino game – if you play optimal strategy. So don’t forget about the online Blackjack at Bovada, which is optimized for mobile devices in case you’re at Grandma’s over the holidays.
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12. Final Whistle: Year-End Betting Wrap-Up
For the 12th and final play of Christmas, let’s move right along to the New Year. On the sports betting side, not only do you have some critical NFL games that move right into NFL playoff odds, but the College Football Playoff is in full swing with the semifinals on January 8th and 9th and the final on January 19th, 2026.