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Kalshi Offers New Traders Up to $55 Bonus for Predicting Market Outcomes

The prediction market platform is offering a bonus for new users who trade $25, coinciding with the start of the NBA season.

US Politics • 2 hours ago
Kalshi Offers New Traders Up to $55 Bonus for Predicting Market Outcomes

Kalshi, a prediction market platform, is offering a promotional bonus of up to $55 for new users who make $25 worth of trades. The promotion is accessible using the promo code NYPMAX55 at sign-up.

New users can engage with Kalshi to forecast outcomes on various contracts, including men's basketball, football games, international soccer matches, women's playoff basketball, and playoff baseball games. To qualify for the bonus, individuals must sign up, enter the promo code NYPMAX55, verify their account, and complete $25 in trades.

The promotion is available in numerous states and territories across the U.S., including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. However, the platform notes that certain limitations apply, and the offer is for new users only, subject to specific terms and conditions. Kalshi products are not available in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, and Washington.

Kalshi's prediction markets allow users to trade contracts based on the outcomes of real-world events. The company emphasizes that trading on these contracts involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all individuals, advising users to carefully consider their personal financial circumstances. More information on regulatory details can be found on Kalshi's website.


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