Kalshi offers new users $10 sign-up bonus for $10 in trades

12 articles · Updated · WTOP · May 10

Using promo code WTOP, eligible customers aged 18 or older in all 50 states can qualify after depositing at least $1 and completing $10 in trades.
The offer was promoted ahead of the May 10 Minnesota Timberwolves-San Antonio Spurs game and can also be used on other NBA playoff markets.
Kalshi said users may also trade markets tied to NHL playoffs, MLB, politics, culture, crypto and climate once the bonus is unlocked.

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