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NBA Showdown Tonight as Trade Deadline Looms

1/31/2026

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NBA Matchups & Bonuses

Tonight's NBA schedule features the Pistons vs. Warriors and Lakers vs. Cavaliers, at a time when the trade deadline approaches and playoff positioning is at stake.
Betr offers up to $210 in bonuses for new users who sign up.
theScore Bet offers $100 in bonus bets with a $10 wager for new users.
Kalshi offers a $10 bonus after completing $100 in trades.

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Kalshi Offers Bonuses

Kalshi, the prediction markets platform, offers a $10 bonus for new users signing up with promo code NYPMAX, enabling predictions ahead of the Patriots vs. Seahawks championship game.
Sam Darnold has over a 50% chance to throw at least two touchdowns, while Drake Maye's chances are slightly above 40%.
Kalshi operates legally in many states, excluding Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, and Ohio.

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UFC Switches Streaming

U.S. sports fans will see UFC move to a streaming model on Paramount+ with a championship fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes, signaling a major access shift.
This weekend features nine NBA matchups and UFC 325, signaling a crowded slate across basketball and MMA.
Kalshi offers a $10 sign-up bonus for new users who make $100 in trades.
Sports betting platforms promote offers as the NBA trade deadline approaches.

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Historical Context

The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992 banned sports betting in most U.S. states, allowing only Nevada and a few others to operate legally. In 2018, the Supreme Court ruled PASPA unconstitutional, enabling states to regulate sports betting. This shift has led to over $300 billion in wagers, transforming fan engagement with sports and betting, particularly as platforms like Kalshi emerge.

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NBA Matchups & Bonuses

Tonight's NBA schedule features the Pistons vs. Warriors and Lakers vs. Cavaliers, at a time when the trade deadline approaches and playoff positioning is at stake.
Betr offers up to $210 in bonuses for new users who sign up.
theScore Bet offers $100 in bonus bets with a $10 wager for new users.
Kalshi offers a $10 bonus after completing $100 in trades.

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