Polymarket promo code NYPMAX: Deposit $20, get $20 for Knicks vs. 76ers on Friday

Nypost · 🇮🇳 public India · May 08, 2026 · 385 words · By Michael Leboff

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The Knicks and 76ers continue their best-of-7 series on Friday, and Polymarket has an exclusive sign-up offer for readers of The Post when they create an account on the fast-growing prediction market using the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX.

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In addition to the bonus, you can apply the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX to skip the line and gain access to the Polymarket mobile app with the Polymarket invite code.

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This offer can be used for Friday’s Game 3 in Philadelphia or any other market on the rising platform.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 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 Polymarket promo is available to new users who reside in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, or Virginia.”

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Only one web search result snippet mentions the specific list of 37 states for the promo; other sources discuss Polymarket's general global or US status without confirming this specific list.

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web search NEUTRAL — US warns shipping firms over paying Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg.com.Polymarket operates globally through separate legal entities.
https://polymarket.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Deposit $20 to get a $20 bonus, with the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX to skip the waitlist. Where can I sign up for Polymarket? The Polymarket promo is available to new users who reside in Alabama, Al…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/betting/polymarket-promo-code-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Polymarket is a global cryptocurrency-based prediction market, headquartered in Manhattan, New York City.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymarket

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Claim 2: “Must be 18 years or older and have a legal, U.S. residential address within the applicable state, D.C., or U.S. territories.”

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The requirement for users to be 18+ with a legal US address is confirmed by both cross-references and general platform descriptions in web searches.

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web search NEUTRAL — Polymarket is an American cryptocurrency -based prediction market which offers a platform where individuals can place bets on future outcomes, including sports matches, economic indicators, weather pa…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymarket

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web search NEUTRAL — Polymarket is the world's largest prediction market, allowing you to stay informed and profit from your knowledge by trading on future events across various topics.
https://polymarket.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Real-time prediction market data, analytics, and dashboards for Polymarket. Track top traders and access powerful research tools for informed decision-making.
https://polymarketanalytics.com/

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Claim 3: “The Knicks and 76ers continue their best-of-7 series on Friday”

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Multiple web search results confirm a Knicks vs. 76ers series with a game scheduled for Friday, specifically referring to Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023–24 New York Knicks season was the 78th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Knicks reached the knockout stage of the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament as the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023–24_New_York_Knicks_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 New York Knicks season is the 80th season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On June 3, 2025, the Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after five seasons with…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_New_York_Knicks_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Knickerbockers, shortened and more commonly referred to as the New York Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. The Knicks co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Knicks

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Claim 4: “Polymarket has an exclusive sign-up offer for readers of The Post when they create an account on the fast-growing prediction market using the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX.”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Polymarket is offering a sign-up promotion for New York Post readers using the promo code NYPMAX.

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web search NEUTRAL — Polymarket is offering a hefty welcome promotion for any new users who create an account: Deposit $20 to get a $20 bonus, with the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX to skip the waitlist.
https://nypost.com/betting/polymarket-promo-code/

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web search NEUTRAL — Readers of The Post interested in trying out Polymarket, the fast-growing prediction market, can collect a $20 bonus when they create an account using the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX. Polymarket ...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nhl/polymarket-promo-code-n…

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web search NEUTRAL — Polymarket is offering NY Post readers a $20 bonus with the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX. Note that you will only get early access to the mobile app via the Polymarket invite code.
https://www.aol.com/news/polymarket-promo-code-nypmax-deposi…

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Claim 5: “New York Post readers who enter the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX when creating an account are eligible to receive a free $20 bonus after they make their first deposit of $20.”

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Multiple cross-references from the New York Post confirm the $20 bonus offer for new users who deposit $20 using the code NYPMAX.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — When new users sign up and enter the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX, they receive an instant $20 bonus after depositing $20.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/03/betting/polymarket-promo-code-…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Post readers who enter the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX when creating an account are eligible to receive a free $20 bonus after they make their first deposit of $20.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/betting/polymarket-promo-code-…

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Claim 6: “you can apply the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX to skip the line and gain access to the Polymarket mobile app”

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Multiple web search results explicitly state that the promo code NYPMAX allows users to skip the waitlist and gain instant access to the mobile app.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Polymarket promo code NYPMAX offers new players an exclusive benefit: instant app access, bypassing the waitlist. Additionally, new users who deposit $20 will receive a $20 bonus, which they ...
https://nypost.com/betting/polymarket-promo-code/

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web search NEUTRAL — Along with the bonuses, using the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX offers new users exclusive access to their mobile app with the Polymarket invite code.
https://www.aol.com/news/polymarket-promo-code-nypmax-deposi…

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Claim 7: “This offer can be used for Friday’s Game 3 in Philadelphia”

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Web search results from ESPN and other sources confirm that Game 3 of the Knicks-76ers series is taking place in Philadelphia on Friday.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NBA playoffs is the ongoing postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2025–26 season. The playoffs began on April 18 and will end with the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Fina…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NBA_playoffs

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joshua Aaron Hart (born March 6, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He holds the Knicks franchise record for the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Hart

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Wilt Chamberlain set the single-game scoring record in the National Basketball Association (NBA) by scoring 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169–147 win over the New York Knicks on March …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilt_Chamberlain's_100-point_g…

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Claim 8: “Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry.”

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Multiple cross-references from the New York Post consistently describe Michael Leboff as an Islanders fan and a sports bettor with 10 years of experience.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Michael Leboff... with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry
https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/betting/hurricanes-vs-flyers-g…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Michael Leboff is a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry
https://nypost.com/2026/04/06/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypm…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/betting/fanduel-racing-promo-c…

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Claim 9: “Not available in AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NV, and OH.”

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While the claim lists specific excluded states, one web search result (PredScope) explicitly states 'Polymarket is not available to US residents' due to a CFTC settlement, contradicting the idea that it is available in most US states.

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web search NEUTRAL — Polymarket is a global cryptocurrency-based prediction market, headquartered in Manhattan, New York City. Launched in 2020, it offers a platform where individuals can place bets on future outcomes, in…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymarket

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web search NEUTRAL — Polymarket is not available in certain countries and regions due to regulatory requirements and compliance with international sanctions. This page provides a comprehensive list of all geographically r…
https://help.polymarket.com/en/articles/13364163-geographic-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Polymarket offers one of the widest selections of prediction markets available on any platform.Polymarket is not available to US residents. In January 2022, Polymarket settled with the CFTC for $1.4 m…
https://predscope.com/guide/what-is-polymarket

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.