Polymarket, a prediction market platform, is offering new users a $20 bonus when they deposit $10 to use on various markets, including the upcoming 2026 college football season. The offer is available to eligible new users in numerous U.S. states.
To take advantage of the promotion, new users can enter the promo code NYPMAX1 during account registration. After making an initial deposit of $10, the $20 bonus is instantly credited to their account. This bonus can be applied to a range of markets on the platform, such as college football games, daily baseball matchups, and international soccer events.
Polymarket has gained popularity for its ability to facilitate trading on events of significant public interest. The platform features markets for potential outcomes including mayoral election results, major pop culture debates, and breaking news stories.
The platform is promoting its services in conjunction with the upcoming college football season, with one specific Week 0 game highlighted: North Carolina versus TCU. According to opening trades, 26 percent of the market predicts North Carolina will upset TCU, which is favored by 8.5 points on the spread. This game is scheduled to take place in Dublin, Ireland, as part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.
New users must be at least 18 years old and meet eligibility requirements. The offer is not available in all jurisdictions, and specific states, including Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, and Ohio, are excluded from the U.S. app's availability. Trading on the platform carries risk, and users can incur a 100% loss. Terms and conditions are available on the Polymarket website.