New users on the Polymarket betting platform can receive a $50 bonus by depositing $20 and using the promo code NYPMAX. This offer is applicable to various markets, including those related to the World Cup.

The World Cup is currently in its knockout stage, with matches determining contenders for the championship. The bonus offer allows new users to engage with these markets upon their initial deposit. The promotion is available to eligible new users in 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. Individuals must be 18 years or older with a legal U.S. residential address within these specified states, D.C., or U.S. territories. The offer is not available in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, and Ohio.

According to Polymarket data, France is considered the favorite to win the World Cup, with a 29 percent chance. Argentina is listed as a distant second with a 19 percent chance, followed by Spain at 11 percent and England at 10 percent. These probabilities are based on the current market activity on the platform.