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Kalshi Offers $10 Bonus for New NBA Traders

2/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

Kalshi, a trading platform, offers new customers a $10 sign-up bonus after $100 in NBA trades.
The offer covers NBA matchups, including Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks on February 4, 2026, with promo codes MILE, AMNY.
New users must be 18 or older and reside in one of 45 Kalshi-operating states.
The Knicks are favorites after a seven-game winning streak, while Jokic's return shapes the Nuggets' plans.

History

Historical Context

Kalshi, launched in July 2021 by Tarek Mansour and Luana Lopes Lara, became the first regulated prediction market for event contracts, gaining approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in 2020. This innovation parallels the rise of platforms like Robinhood, democratizing trading. As sports betting grows, Kalshi's integration of gambling with financial markets could reshape investment behaviors, reflecting broader trends in consumer finance.

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Story summary

Kalshi, a trading platform, offers new customers a $10 sign-up bonus after $100 in NBA trades.
The offer covers NBA matchups, including Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks on February 4, 2026, with promo codes MILE, AMNY.
New users must be 18 or older and reside in one of 45 Kalshi-operating states.
The Knicks are favorites after a seven-game winning streak, while Jokic's return shapes the Nuggets' plans.

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