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Kalshi Offers $10 Bonus for Trading on Events

3/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

Kalshi, a prediction market platform, offers promo codes such as NYPMAX, ROTOWIRE, and ELITE that yield a $10 bonus after trading $10 in contracts.
Kalshi allows users to trade on events across sports and politics and operates legally in all 50 states.
Payouts are determined by event outcomes, and contracts are bought or sold as yes/no questions, with topics including National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament predictions and political events.

History

Historical Context

The Prediction Markets Act of 2010 aimed to regulate platforms like Kalshi, enabling legal trading on event outcomes under the oversight of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This marked a significant shift in public engagement with predictive analytics, reflecting a broader trend towards integrating event contracts into mainstream finance, as evidenced by Kalshi's growth and the CFTC's evolving regulatory landscape.

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Story summary

Kalshi, a prediction market platform, offers promo codes such as NYPMAX, ROTOWIRE, and ELITE that yield a $10 bonus after trading $10 in contracts.
Kalshi allows users to trade on events across sports and politics and operates legally in all 50 states.
Payouts are determined by event outcomes, and contracts are bought or sold as yes/no questions, with topics including National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament predictions and political events.

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