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What happened
Interested in joining Kalshi, one of the most popular prediction market platforms out there?
Why it matters
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.
Common ground
We’re a little over a month away from the start of the NFL season, and now is a fine time during the summer to think about potential award winners while there is value on the board.
Perspective signals
The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.
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fact_checkClaims Checked
eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.
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Claim 1: “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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Two independent web search results confirm that using promo code NYPMAX and trading $25 qualifies users for up to $500 in bonuses.
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— 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 the $500 bonus.
https://nypost.com/2026/07/29/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypm…
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— 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/2026/08/13/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypm…
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— Kalshi offers new users a $25 bonus by trading $25 with the Kalshi referral code CBSSPORTS.New users can get the Kalshi promo code to receive this offer. For those who haven't used Kalshi and want a $…
https://www.cbssports.com/prediction/news/kalshi-promo-code-…
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Claim 2: “Not available in AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NV, OH, and WA.”
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Two independent web search results (one mentioning a promo code and another comparing Kalshi to Polymarket) confirm that Kalshi is unavailable in AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NV, and OH. Note: WA is not explicitly listed in the evidence, but the majority of the list is corroborated.
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— Sports markets are currently unavailable in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, and Ohio, while Nevada doesn’t have access to Kalshi.
https://www.fantasylabs.com/articles/kalshi-signup-bonus/
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— Trading on Kalshi involves risk and may not be appropriate for all. Members risk losing their cost to enter any transaction, including fees. You should carefully consider whether trading on Kalshi is …
https://kalshi.com/
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— It's blocked in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, and Ohio.Illinois blocks Polymarket but isn't on Kalshi's restricted list. New Jersey tried to restrict Kalshi an…
https://www.oddsshopper.com/articles/comparisons/kalshi-vs-p…
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Claim 3: “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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The claim is repeated twice in the cross-references, but both references are from the same source (Nypost). No other independent sources confirm the specific list of sports markets.
Claim 4: “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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The list of operational states is provided by Nypost. The Wikipedia results provided are irrelevant to Kalshi's operational geography.
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— 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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— 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…
Claim 6: “Garrett is now part of the Rams after a blockbuster trade earlier this summer”
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Multiple independent sources (Nypost and Flipboard) report that Myles Garrett was traded to the Los Angeles Rams.
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— The 2026 season will be the Los Angeles Rams' 89th in the National Football League (NFL), their 90th overall, 60th in the Greater Los Angeles Area, seventh playing their home games at SoFi Stadium and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Los_Angeles_Rams_season
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— Myles Lorenz Garrett (born December 29, 1995) is an American professional football outside linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myles_Garrett
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— 1,725 players have appeared in at least one regular season or postseason game in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams franchise since 1936. This list includes those whose last n…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Rams_all-time_rost…
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Claim 7: “Garrett is the favorite to win this year’s DPOY award with a 20 percent chance among Kalshi users”
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While web search results confirm Myles Garrett's existence and Kalshi's nature as a prediction market, none of the provided evidence mentions a specific 20% probability for him to win DPOY on the Kalshi platform.
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— With the Browns, Garrett won NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2023 and 2025, in addition to receiving seven Pro Bowl and five first-team All-Pro selections. Garrett is also the Browns' all-time sac…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myles_Garrett
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— Kalshi is a regulated exchange & prediction market where you can trade on the outcome of real-world events. Buy and sell Event Contracts.Trading on Kalshi involves risk and may not be appropriate for …
https://kalshi.com/
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Claim 8: “Will Anderson is the second-most popular choice at 13 percent.”
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Evidence confirms Will Anderson's identity and Kalshi's general activity, but there is no specific evidence regarding a 13% probability for him to win DPOY on Kalshi.
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— The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in the United States, as well as predicted and scheduled events that have not yet occurred.
July 4, 2026 was the 250th anniversary of the signing of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_in_the_United_States
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— The 2026 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2025–26 season and conclusion to the season's playoffs. The best-of-seven series ended when the Eastern C…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NBA_Finals
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infoDisclaimer: 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.