Updated
Updated · CBS Sports · Jul 13
Kalshi Offers $15 Trading Bonus for $15 in Trades on Derby, World Cup Markets
Updated
Updated · CBS Sports · Jul 13

Kalshi Offers $15 Trading Bonus for $15 in Trades on Derby, World Cup Markets

3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Jul 13

Summary

  • $15 in trades now unlocks a $15 bonus for new Kalshi users who sign up with promo code CBSSPORTS, targeting Monday markets tied to the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby and World Cup semifinals.
  • Three highlighted trades use that offer across the two events: Jac Caglianone to win the Derby at $0.13 per share, France-Spain over 2.5 goals at $0.52, and France to win in regulation at $0.42.
  • SportsLine analysts backed Caglianone on recent home-run form and youth, while soccer picks leaned on France's 2.67 goals per game and a recent run of high-scoring France-Spain meetings.
  • Kalshi said its event contracts are regulated by the CFTC and pointed users to risk controls including trading breaks, voluntary opt-out and personalized funding caps.

Insights

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