Polymarket, a prediction market platform, is offering new users a $20 bonus to bet on college football games, including the upcoming UNLV vs. Memphis matchup. To be eligible for the bonus, new users must sign up with the promo code NYPMAX1 and deposit $10 into their account.
The bonus can be applied to various markets on the platform, which has seen increased popularity for its ability to host markets on public interest events, such as mayoral elections, pop culture debates, and breaking news. The Polymarket mobile app is accessible through the promo code.
The platform is available to eligible new users in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. However, it is not available in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, and Washington.
The UNLV vs. Memphis game is part of the Week 0 college football schedule. Both teams are considered contenders for the College Football Playoff. UNLV has quarterback Jackson Arnold, while Memphis is led by Charles Huff.
Trading on Polymarket involves risk, and users can lose their entire investment. The platform is operated by Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, a CFTC-regulated entity.