New users signing up for the betting platform Polymarket can receive a $50 bonus when they deposit $20, ahead of the World Cup quarterfinals. The promotion is available to eligible new users in specific U.S. states, including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Virginia.
The bonus can be applied to various markets offered on the platform, such as soccer, baseball, and women's basketball. The offer requires users to be at least 18 years old and possess a valid U.S. residential address within an eligible state, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territories. It is not available in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, and Ohio.
The World Cup quarterfinals are underway, featuring matches such as Norway versus England. Norway, initially considered a dark horse, has advanced through the tournament, while England reached the quarterfinals after a series of competitive matches. Notable players in the Norway vs. England match include Erling Haaland for Norway, and Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane for England, who have been instrumental in their team's progress.