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Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $25, get up to $500 for MLB playoff markets

Nypost · · 491 words · By Malik Smith
Financial Incentive Sports Betting/Prediction Platform Promotion
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With the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX, new users who want to make predictions on sports can trade $25 and get $500 when they sign up.

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Baseball fans across the country have a much better sense of where their favorite team stands after the trade deadline and clubs begin their postseason push.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The Astros have a 54 percent chance to make the playoffs, according to users on Kalshi.”
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No external evidence confirms the specific 54% probability figure from Kalshi market data; the search results only confirm Kalshi exists and is used for trading.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Frederick, also known by his online handle freddyLA7, or simply Freddy (stylized in all lowercase) is believed to be an anonymous German soccer fan. He gained international publicity following his tri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddy_(soccer_fan)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of notable members of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Delta_Tau_Delta_member…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kalshi is a regulated exchange & prediction market where you can trade on the outcome of real-world events.Market integrityLearn how we keep markets fair. Markets over MonopoliesFair markets protect c…
https://kalshi.com/
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Claim 2: “Kalshi operates in the following states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.”
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Sources conflict on the exact number of states. One source claims 41 states (excluding NV, AZ, MI), while another claims 47+ states and DC.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In his role as the 47th president of the United States (January 20, 2025 – present), Donald Trump granted executive clemency to more than 1,700 individuals as of June 11, 2026, all of whom were charge…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_granted_executi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Gaming Act 1710 (9 Ann. c. 19) was an act of the Parliament of Great Britain.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaming_Act_1710
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Keith Maurice Ellison (born August 4, 1963) is an American politician and lawyer serving as the 30th attorney general of Minnesota since 2019. From 2007 to 2019, Ellison was the U.S. representative fo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Ellison
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Claim 3: “the Rangers and Mariners are under .500.”
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The evidence mentions the Mariners and Rangers are struggling or playing each other, but does not provide their current winning percentages to confirm they are both under .500.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Valle (; born October 30, 1960) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brew…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Valle
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jarred Robert Kelenic ( KEL-nik; born July 16, 1999) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Texas Rangers organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarred_Kelenic
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Matthew Joseph Festa (born March 11, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Seattle Mari…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Festa
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Claim 4: “Not available in AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NV, OH, and WA.”
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No evidence was found after searching to confirm or deny the specific list of states where Kalshi is unavailable.
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Claim 5: “Kalshi users can trade on various sports markets, including golf, WNBA games, MLB games, international soccer matches, NFL markets, and more.”
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Web search results explicitly mention Kalshi offering markets for NFL, MLB, WNBA, and Golf.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kalshi is a regulated exchange & prediction market where you can trade on the outcome of real-world events.Market integrityLearn how we keep markets fair. Markets over MonopoliesFair markets protect c…
https://kalshi.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Kalshi NFL MVP trading preview. The NFL MVP race has been electrifying to watch the last few seasons, and dating back to 2021, four of the five winners were new. The sole exception is Ravens quarterba…
https://www.cbssports.com/prediction/news/kalshi-promo-code-…
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web search NEUTRAL — MLB. NHL. Golf. Soccer Odds.Kalshi operates as a federally regulated exchange under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Unlike sportsbooks, Kalshi allows traders to engage in event-based …
https://www.covers.com/daily-promos/kalshi-promo-code-mlb-wn…
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Claim 6: “Malik Smith has been immersed in the sports betting industry since 2017.”
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The claim is repeated multiple times in cross-references, but all cross-references originate from the same source (Nypost), meaning it is not corroborated by independent organizations.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Malik Smith has been immersed in the sports betting industry since 2017.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/betting/bet365-bonus-code-bet-…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Malik Smith has been immersed in the sports betting industry since 2017.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Malik Smith has been immersed in the sports betting industry since 2017.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/03/betting/chalkboard-promo-code-…
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Claim 7: “With the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX, new users who want to make predictions on sports can trade $25 and get $500 when they sign up.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that using promo code NYPMAX and trading at least $25 makes new users eligible for a bonus of up to $500.
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web search NEUTRAL — Once users have signed up, they’ll enter the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX, verify their account information, and complete at least $25 in trades to be eligible for the $500 trading bonus.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/08/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypm…
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web search NEUTRAL — Once users have signed up, they’ll enter the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX, verify their account information, and complete at least $25 in trades to qualify for up to $500 in bonuses. That’s all. Where is …
https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypm…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kalshi offers new users up to a $500 bonus by trading $25 with the Kalshi referral code CBSSPORTS.
https://www.cbssports.com/prediction/news/kalshi-promo-code-…
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Claim 8: “The offer is available to new users only, subject to the terms and conditions at kalshi.com/tc/500. 18+ only.”
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While Kalshi is a real platform, the specific terms (18+, new users only, and the specific URL kalshi.com/tc/500) are not corroborated by the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kalshi Inc. is a prediction market platform based in Manhattan, New York City, that launched in July 2021. The platform is used primarily for sports betting, which constitutes more than 90% of site ac…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalshi
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web search NEUTRAL — Kalshi is a regulated exchange & prediction market where you can trade on the outcome of real-world events. Buy and sell Event Contracts.
https://kalshi.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore all Kalshi prediction markets in one place. View live odds, market prices, and crowd-sourced predictions across politics, sports, crypto, and more.
https://kalshi.com/category/all
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Claim 9: “The Mariners have a 44 percent chance, and the Rangers have a 40 percent chance.”
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No external evidence confirms the specific 44% and 40% probability figures for the Mariners and Rangers.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and condit…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JKgjIMbDuM
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web search NEUTRAL — Where the Mariners have seen their games consistently decided by a close margin, the Rangers have been much more volatile.Seattle Mariners Game InformationFeb 25. 40 in 40: The Mariners have a type, a…
https://www.lookoutlanding.com/2015/4/27/8503939/series-prev…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kalshi is a regulated exchange & prediction market where you can trade on the outcome of real-world events. Buy and sell Event Contracts.Democrats have not won a Senate election in Texas since 1988.
https://kalshi.com/
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Claim 10: “the Astros entered August in the lead for the first time since April.”
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While the evidence confirms the Astros are in the AL West, none of the provided search results or Wikipedia snippets confirm the specific timing of them taking the lead in August for the first time since April.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2017 Houston Astros season was the 56th season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise located in Houston, Texas, their 53rd as the Astros, fifth in both the American League (AL) and AL West…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Houston_Astros_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022 Houston Astros season was the 61st season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise located in Houston, Texas, their 58th as the Astros, 10th in both the American League (AL) and AL West …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Houston_Astros_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Houston Astros season is the 65th season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise located in Houston, Texas, their 62nd as the Astros, 14th in both the American League (AL) and AL West d…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Houston_Astros_season
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.