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Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $25, get up to $500 in bonuses for the college football season

Nypost · 🇮🇳 public India · · 451 words · By Michael Leboff
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College football markets are up at Kalshi, one of the biggest prediction market platforms on the planet, and new users can get in on the action with the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX.

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What happened

College football markets are up at Kalshi, one of the biggest prediction market platforms on the planet, and new users can get in on the action with the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX.

Why it matters

New players who want to make predictions on the upcoming campaign can trade $25 and get up to $500 in bonuses when they sign up.

Common ground

Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oregon, Georgia and Indiana top the board as we head into the new school year.

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.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/16/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-25-get-up-t…

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Glittering Generalities 70% confidence
Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing glittering generalities helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

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: “USC, led by Lincoln Riley”
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Multiple independent sources, including Yahoo Search and BetMGM, confirm that Lincoln Riley is the head coach of the USC Trojans.
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web search NEUTRAL — Learn about Lincoln Riley, the American college football coach and former player who is the head coach of the USC Trojans. He won four Big 12 championships and mentored three Heisman Trophy winners at…
https://m.search.yahoo.com/v1/en-US/w/sapp?ei=UTF-8&p=Lincol…
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web search NEUTRAL — “Would someone in California explain to me why Lincoln Riley is still the head coach of (USC)?”Lemon followed Riley to USC from Oklahoma, where he initially committed to go as a 2023 recruit. He sat o…
https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news…
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web search NEUTRAL — Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley watches his team warm up before the matchup with Oregon in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Eugene, Ore.Lincoln Riley is thought t…
https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/college-football/top-colle…
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Claim 2: “Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oregon, Georgia and Indiana top the board as we head into the new school year.”
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The provided evidence includes general Wikipedia entries for Ohio and Notre Dame, but no evidence confirms the specific rankings or 'board' status of these teams on Kalshi.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team was an American football team that represented the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. In …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Notre_Dame_Fighting_Irish…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team will represent the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Fighting Irish will be led by fi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Notre_Dame_Fighting_Irish…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Notre Dame Academy is an all-girls Catholic high school located in Toledo, Ohio. It is within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo and is sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame. The academy was found…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre_Dame_Academy_(Toledo,_Oh…
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Claim 3: “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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Cross-references and web search results (Rotowire, CBS Sports) confirm the offer is for new users, mentions the terms URL, and specifies the 18+ age requirement.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Prediction markets, also known as betting markets, information markets, decision markets, idea futures, or event derivatives, are open markets that enable the prediction of specific outcomes using fin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prediction_market
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wikipedia 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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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 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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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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While web search results discuss Kalshi's legality and restricted jurisdictions, none of the provided evidence lists the specific 42 states mentioned in the claim to verify the list's accuracy.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 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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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Matthew David Klein (born September 29, 1967) is an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 53 in …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Klein
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — George Anthony Devolder Santos (born July 22, 1988) is an American former politician and convicted fraudster who served as the U.S. representative for New York's 3rd congressional district from Januar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Santos
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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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Multiple cross-references from the NY Post explicitly list golf, WNBA, MLB, international soccer, and NFL as markets available to Kalshi users.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Kalshi users can trade on various sports markets, including golf, WNBA games, MLB games, international soccer matches, NFL markets, and more.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypm…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Kalshi users can trade on various sports markets, including golf, WNBA games, MLB games, international soccer matches, NFL markets, and more.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/15/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypm…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Kalshi users can trade on various sports markets, including golf, WNBA games, MLB games, international soccer matches, NFL preseason markets, and more.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/09/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypm…
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Claim 6: “New players who want to make predictions on the upcoming campaign can trade $25 and get up to $500 in bonuses when they sign up.”
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Multiple cross-references from the NY Post confirm that new users can trade $25 and receive up to $500 in bonuses using the promo code NYPMAX.
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wikipedia 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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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tarek Mansour (born 1996) is a Lebanese American entrepreneur, billionaire, and co-founder and CEO of the online prediction market Kalshi. His net worth is estimated at $2.6 billion in June 2026.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarek_Mansour
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — George Anthony Devolder Santos (born July 22, 1988) is an American former politician and convicted fraudster who served as the U.S. representative for New York's 3rd congressional district from Januar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Santos
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Claim 7: “new users can get in on the action with the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX”
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Three independent web search results confirm that the promo code NYPMAX is valid for new users to receive bonuses on the Kalshi platform.
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web search NEUTRAL — Upon sign-up, new users must enter the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX, verify their account information, and complete at least $10 in trades to qualify for the bonus.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/kalshi-promo-code-nypma…
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web search NEUTRAL — Upon sign-up, new users must enter the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX, verify their account information, and complete at least $10 in trades to qualify for the $10 bonus. It’s that simple.
https://nypost.com/2026/02/27/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypm…
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web search NEUTRAL — How to use the Kalshi referral code. Kalshi is offering readers of the Post a $10 promo code when they create an account using the code.Upon sign-up, new users must enter the Kalshi promo codeNYPMAX, …
https://www.aol.com/news/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-earn-18000…
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Claim 8: “Michael Leboff... with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry.”
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The claim is repeated in multiple cross-references, but all are from the same source (Nypost). No independent verification of Michael Leboff's professional history is provided.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Michael Leboff... [has] 10 years of experience in the gambling industry.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/09/betting/fanatics-sportsbook-pr…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Michael Leboff... [has] 10 years of experience in the gambling industry.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/09/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypm…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Michael Leboff... with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry
https://nypost.com/2026/05/30/betting/betmgm-bonus-code-nypn…
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Claim 9: “Not available in AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NV, OH, and WA.”
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The claim is repeated multiple times in cross-references, but all these references originate from the same source (Nypost). No independent second source confirms these specific state restrictions.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Not available in AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NV, OH, and WA.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypm…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Not available in AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NV, OH, and WA.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/09/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypm…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Not available in AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NV, OH, and WA.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/05/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypm…
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Claim 10: “College football markets are up at Kalshi”
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Web search results confirm Kalshi is a prediction market and mentions crypto and general events, but none of the provided evidence specifically confirms that 'college football markets' are currently active or 'up'.
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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.Markets over MonopoliesFair markets protect consumers. Responsi…
https://kalshi.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Kalshi offers crypto-linked prediction markets focused on price milestones and broader market events, for example, whether Bitcoin crosses a specific price threshold by a set date. It's worth noting t…
https://www.si.com/prediction-markets/reviews/kalshi
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web search NEUTRAL — Comparing the Kalshi Promo Code. Kalshi asks for more upfront trading than some competing prediction market offers. Polymarket and Novig currently start with a $10 deposit, while ProphetX requires a $…
https://www.actionnetwork.com/prediction-markets/promo-codes…
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.