Polymarket promo code NYPMAX1: Deposit $10, get $20 for MLB postseason markets

Nypost · Aug 10, 2026 · 437 words · By Malik Smith

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What to know about Polymarket promo code NYPMAX1: Deposit $10, get $20 for MLB postseason markets

This MLB postseason is fast approaching and Post readers can take advantage of a Polymarket welcome offer that triggers a $20 bonus when they use the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX1 to create an account.

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Why it matters

The race to make the postseason is taking an interesting shape in the National League, where the Brewers, Braves and Dodgers are all fighting for the top spot in the standings.

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How the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX1 works New York Post readers who enter the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX1 when creating an account are eligible to receive a free $20 bonus after they make their first deposit of $10.

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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 Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated derivatives exchange and clearing organization.”

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Multiple independent cross-references from the New York Post confirm the relationship between the Polymarket US App, Polymarket US, and Polymarket Clearing.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated derivatives exchange and clearing organization.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/betting/polymarket-promo-code-…

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Claim 2: “The Brewers, Cubs and Braves have been the best teams in the NL over that span, while the Dodgers are under .500 during that stretch.”

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While search results discuss the Dodgers and Brewers, there is no specific data provided to confirm the exact records of the Cubs and Braves or the Dodgers' sub-.500 status over that specific 20-game span.

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web search NEUTRAL — Continue? You have selected an away game. Tickets for this game will be purchased from the home club.
https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/schedule

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web search NEUTRAL — A 7-3 record over their previous 10 games leaves the Dodgers just two games behind the Milwaukee Brewers for the NL's top seed. Even so, the club’s success has masked a bullpen moving in the wrong dir…
https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/1-problem-d…

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web search NEUTRAL — Elder has been has usual inconsistent self, though homer issues (see that large FIP-xFIP gap) have made it difficult for him to have an unequivocally good start recently. He hasn’t had a start with an…
https://www.batterypower.com/atlanta-braves-game-information…

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Claim 3: “Deposit $20 to get a $50 bonus, with the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX1.”

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The provided web search results for this claim are completely irrelevant, discussing a fire department in Connecticut rather than Polymarket bonuses.

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web search NEUTRAL — Incorporated as a volunteer organization in 1948,the RVFD provides 24hr. emergency response to Roxbury's firefighting, hazardous material and rescue needs.
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web search NEUTRAL — 27 NORTH ST. ROXBURY CT 06783 ISSUED FOR BID & CONSTRUCTION COVER AS NOTED JULY 3, 2025
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web search NEUTRAL — Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department is located at 27 North Street, Roxbury, CT. For non-emergency inquiries such as burn permits or inspection scheduling, call the station's administrative line during b…
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Claim 4: “Not available in AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NV, and OH.”

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Multiple independent cross-references from the New York Post confirm the list of states where the service is not available.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Not available in AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NV, and OH.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/betting/polymarket-promo-code-…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Not available in AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NV, and OH.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/betting/polymarket-promo-code-…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Not available in AZ, IL, MA, MD, MI, MT, NV, and OH.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/08/betting/polymarket-promo-code-…

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Claim 5: “Post readers can take advantage of a Polymarket welcome offer that triggers a $20 bonus when they use the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX1 to create an account.”

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Multiple independent cross-references from the New York Post confirm the $20 bonus offer using promo code NYPMAX1.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Post readers can take advantage of a Polymarket welcome offer that triggers a $20 bonus when they use the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX1 to create an account.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/betting/polymarket-promo-code-…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — readers of The Post can nab a Polymarket welcome offer that qualifies you for a $20 bonus when they use the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX1 to create an account.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/07/betting/polymarket-promo-code-…

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Claim 6: “The Polymarket promo is available to eligible 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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The claim lists 37 eligible states, but a web search result from RotoWire explicitly states that Polymarket is available in most US states 'with the exception of New York and Nevada', which contradicts the claim's inclusion of New York.

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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 — 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 …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 3 January 2026, the United States launched a military strike in Venezuela and captured incumbent Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The US operation, codenamed Operatio…
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Claim 7: “The Brewers have notably taken a lead in the NL, passing the Dodgers during the 20-game stretch following the All-Star break.”

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Web search results indicate the Brewers took a lead over the Dodgers, with one source specifically mentioning a victory securing a three-game lead in August 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Milwaukee Brewers season was the 56th season for the Brewers in Milwaukee, their 28th in the National League, and their 57th overall. The Brewers' home opener on March 31, 2025, an 11–1 loss …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Milwaukee_Brewers_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Milwaukee Brewers are an American professional baseball team based in Milwaukee. The Brewers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central Division. T…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Milwaukee Brewers season is the 57th season for the Brewers in Milwaukee, their 29th in the National League, and their 58th overall.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Milwaukee_Brewers_season

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Claim 8: “Malik Smith has been immersed in the sports betting industry since 2017.”

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Multiple independent cross-references from the New York Post confirm Malik Smith's industry experience since 2017.

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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.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Malik Smith has been immersed in the sports betting industry since 2017.
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Claim 9: “New York Post readers who enter the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX1 when creating an account are eligible to receive a free $20 bonus after they make their first deposit of $10.”

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The claim is corroborated by a New York Post cross-reference and a web search result from Covers, which specifies a $20 bonus for a $10 deposit.

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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 — Unlike polls or punditry, Polymarket shows you real-time odds on All predictions backed by financial conviction that are often faster and more accurate than experts or surveys.
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web search NEUTRAL — Polymarket US is operated by QCX LLC d/b/a Polymarket US, a CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market. This international platform is not regulated by the CFTC and operates independently.
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Claim 10: “The Dodgers have a 47 percent chance to win the NL, with the Braves (16 percent), Brewers (15 percent), and Cubs (13 percent) trailing behind.”

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The provided evidence contains general information about the Braves and Dodgers but does not list the specific percentage probabilities for the NL win on Polymarket.

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web search NEUTRAL — The official website of the Atlanta Braves with the most up-to-date information on news, tickets, schedule, stadium, roster, rumors, scores, and stats.Get updates from the Braves.
https://www.mlb.com/braves

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web search NEUTRAL — One is backup catcher Ben Rortvedt who is hitless in two at-bats, and Alex Call who has a .400 average in five at-bats. Fortunately for Smith-Shawver and the Braves, the Dodgers have not exactly been …
https://www.batterypower.com/atlanta-braves-game-information…

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web search NEUTRAL — View your Polymarket portfolio and track your trades and winnings.
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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.