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Kalshi Offers $10 Bonus for NFL Wild Card Bets

1/11/2026

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Summary

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Kalshi, the prediction market platform, offers new users a $10 bonus after $100 in trades when signing up with promo codes NEWSWEEK or WTOP.
This weekend, Kalshi lists NFL Wild Card matchups such as Los Angeles Rams vs. Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears.
Kalshi operates legally across all 50 U.S. states and allows trading on player props and future championships.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved regulated prediction markets in 2010, following earlier models like the Iowa Electronic Markets from 1988. The repeal of PASPA in 2018 spurred sports betting growth, allowing platforms like Kalshi to thrive. By 2024, Kalshi's legal victories further legitimized prediction markets, reflecting a significant shift in U.S. gambling laws and market participation.

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Story summary

Kalshi, the prediction market platform, offers new users a $10 bonus after $100 in trades when signing up with promo codes NEWSWEEK or WTOP.
This weekend, Kalshi lists NFL Wild Card matchups such as Los Angeles Rams vs. Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears.
Kalshi operates legally across all 50 U.S. states and allows trading on player props and future championships.

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