Kalshi, a prediction market platform, is offering new users a $15 bonus when they trade $10 using the promo code NYPMAX. This promotion is aimed at individuals interested in making predictions on various sports events.
The welcome offer requires users to sign up, enter the promo code NYPMAX, verify their account, and complete at least $10 in trades to receive the $15 bonus. Kalshi allows users to trade contracts with others on a range of sports markets, including golf, NBA Summer League, WNBA games, MLB All-Star Game, and international soccer matches.
The platform is accessible in numerous states and territories, 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, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. However, it is not available in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, and Ohio.
Kalshi operates under the condition that users must be 18 years or older and possess a legal, U.S. residential address within an applicable state, D.C., or U.S. territory. The promotion is specifically tied to the 2026 Open Championship, though it extends to various other sports markets.
According to predictions from a New York Post expert, Scottie Scheffler is considered the favorite to win the 2026 Open Championship, with a 12 percent chance. Rory McIlroy follows closely with a 9.8 percent chance, and Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, and Jon Rahm are also listed among the top contenders.