Kalshi, a prediction market platform, is offering a promotional deal for new users ahead of the college football season's opening weekend. The promotion allows new users to receive a $25 bonus after making at least $25 in trades when they sign up using the promo code NYPMAX.

This offer is accessible to sports fans interested in making predictions on various events. The bonus can be applied to contracts related to college football, including Week 0 games, as well as daily baseball games and international soccer matches.

To qualify for the $25 bonus, new users must sign up for an account, enter the promo code NYPMAX, verify their information, and complete a minimum of $25 in trades. The promotion is available to new users only and is subject to specific terms and conditions, including age restrictions.

The Kalshi promotion is available in multiple U.S. 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 D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. It is not available in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, and Washington.

College Football Week 0 is scheduled to feature eight FBS games, including matchups such as San Jose State vs. USC, NC State vs. Virginia, and Memphis vs. UNLV. Event contract trading on Kalshi carries significant financial risk and may not be suitable for everyone, with users advised to consider their personal financial circumstances carefully.