Prediction market platform Polymarket is offering a promotional deal for new users, providing a $25 trading bonus when they deposit $10 using the code NYPMAX1. This offer is available for the early-season college basketball game between Michigan State and Duke.
The State Farm Champions Classic matchup is scheduled to take place at the United Center in Chicago. Both Michigan State and Duke enter the game with undefeated 2-0 records after winning their initial tune-up games.
To qualify for the bonus, new users must enter the promo code NYPMAX1 during signup and make a $10 deposit. The bonus funds can then be used to trade on the Michigan State vs. Duke market or any other available market on the platform. The promotion is accessible via the Polymarket mobile app.
Eligibility for the Polymarket promotion extends to new users residing in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.
The game features notable guards, including Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., who was a preseason favorite for the Wooden Award, and Duke's Cayden Boozer, recognized for his development as a floor general. The New York Post noted that both teams have won their first two games of the season.
Users should be aware that trading on prediction markets carries risks, and a 100% loss of funds is possible. Polymarket operates under regulatory oversight, and users are encouraged to review the platform's terms of service for more information.