The prediction market platform Kalshi is offering new users a promotion that allows them to receive up to $500 in bonuses when they make at least $25 in trades. This offer is available for users who sign up with the promo code NYPMAX. Kalshi allows users to trade contracts on various sports markets, including WNBA games, MLB, international soccer, and the NFL.

The promotion is geared towards sports fans who wish to engage with sports they follow. To qualify for the bonus, new users must enter the promo code NYPMAX upon signing up, verify their account, and complete $25 in trades. Specific terms and conditions apply, and the offer is available only to new users aged 18 and over.

Kalshi operates 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 D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. However, it is not available in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, and Washington.

In a related sports note, the New York Liberty are set to play the Chicago Sky. The Liberty have won 10 of their last 12 games, including a close 95-94 victory against the Sky in July. The Liberty hold an overall season record of 22-14, with a 10-9 record in away games. They are currently a 4.5-point road favorite against the Sky, with the total points for the game projected to be around 182.5.

Trading on event contracts on Kalshi involves significant risk and may not be suitable for everyone. Potential users are advised to carefully consider their personal financial circumstances before participating. Further information on regulatory details and product availability can be found on Kalshi's website.