The prediction market Kalshi is offering a promotional bonus for new users interested in betting on the World Cup. New traders can use the promo code NYPMAX to receive a $15 bonus after completing $10 in trades on various World Cup markets, including the Golden Boot, Golden Ball, and halftime show performance.
Lionel Messi was in contention for the Golden Boot, with odds indicating he had a 58 percent chance of clinching the award before the World Cup Final. Kylian Mbappé of France trailed closely with a 48 percent chance prior to the third-place match. Messi had previously regained the lead in the Golden Boot race with a late goal in the Round of 16 and had an advantage in tiebreakers due to more assists than Mbappé.
The promotion is available to users in specific 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, and Wisconsin. Users must be 18 years or older with a legal U.S. residential address within an eligible state, D.C., or U.S. territory. The promotion is not available in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, and Ohio.
Kalshi allows users to trade on a variety of event outcomes. To qualify for the bonus, users must sign up, enter the promo code NYPMAX, verify their account, and complete at least $10 in trades.