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What Are Kalshi and Polymarket?

Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are scaling operations into the professional football season with active trading boards and state-specific promotional codes for Week 1 games. Platforms feature wagers on matchups such as Cowboys versus Giants, Bills versus Texans, and Browns versus Jaguars. New users can access promotional sign-up bonuses, including a twenty-five dollar bonus on a twenty-five dollar deposit using the Kalshi code CLEVELAND, and a fifty dollar bonus on a ten dollar first deposit via the Polymarket promo code CLEVE. Tema ETFs also offers retail investors pre-IPO access to Kalshi and Polymarket shares through the DICE fund.

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What changed

Prediction markets expanded user acquisition campaigns and trading boards from college football into professional NFL Week 1 matchups.

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  1. Kalshi and Polymarket Expand NFL Week 1 Markets and Promotions

    Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are scaling operations into the professional football season with active trading boards and state-specific promotional codes for Week 1 games. Platforms feature wagers on matchups such as Cowboys versus Giants, Bills versus Texans, and Browns versus Jaguars. New users can access promotional sign-up bonuses, including a twenty-five dollar bonus on a twenty-five dollar deposit using the Kalshi code CLEVELAND, and a fifty dollar bonus on a ten dollar first deposit via the Polymarket promo code CLEVE. Tema ETFs also offers retail investors pre-IPO access to Kalshi and Polymarket shares through the DICE fund.

    Why it matters

    Prediction platforms originally gained traction by hosting contracts on macroeconomic indicators and collegiate athletic events. They now capture significant retail engagement around professional sports leagues alongside traditional sportsbooks. This commercial expansion runs parallel to financial instruments offering early equity access to the private firms behind the platforms.

    What is confirmed

    • Kalshi and Polymarket feature trading boards for Week 1 NFL games including Cowboys versus Giants and Bills versus Texans.
    • The Kalshi code CLEVELAND provides a twenty-five dollar bonus on a twenty-five dollar deposit for new accounts.
    • The Polymarket promo code CLEVE unlocks a fifty dollar bonus on a ten dollar first deposit for new Polymarket US accounts.
    • Tema ETFs launched the DICE fund to give retail investors pre-IPO access to Kalshi and Polymarket shares.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Kalshi and Polymarket are valued at over twenty billion dollars each.

    What to watch next

    • Further integration of professional sports wagering volume into prediction market valuations
    • Public debut performance and regulatory response regarding pre-IPO shares offered by the DICE ETF
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. www.cbssports.com — Week 1 NFL predictions at Kalshi, Polymarket, Underdog: Cowboys-Giants, Sunday Night Football predictions
    2. www.syracuse.com — Experts update Bills vs. Texans prediction after latest Kalshi and Polymarket prices, Cook and Collins props for Week 1
    3. blockonomi.com — DICE ETF Offers Early Access to Kalshi and Polymarket Shares Before Public Debut
    4. www.cleveland.com — Kalshi code “CLEVELAND” updated for Cowboys vs. Giants: which type of Kalshi code it is and where it goes
    5. www.cleveland.com — New Polymarket promo code “CLEVE” upgrades $50 referral promo in time for Browns vs Jaguars
    6. www.al.com — Best NFL prediction market promos for Week 1: Get up to $1600 in bonuses
    7. www.covers.com — Sunday's Best Prediction Market Promos: Get $1,260 in Bonuses for Cowboys vs. Giants Sunday Night Football
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  2. Prediction Markets Expand Week 2 Promos for College Football

    Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are expanding user acquisition campaigns with state-specific promotional codes targeting college football Week 2 games. Platforms are offering cash bonuses for new sign-ups deposited ahead of matchups such as Ohio State versus Texas, Louisiana against USC, and Charlotte hosting Ole Miss. These incentives arrive alongside active financial markets that feature wagers on upcoming macroeconomic indicators. Traders continue to utilize prediction platforms to speculate on both athletic events and federal monetary policy decisions.

    Why it matters

    Prediction markets bridge financial speculation and real-world events, allowing participants to buy and sell contracts based on future outcomes. Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket have scaled rapidly by tying promotions to major sports schedules and economic releases. This operational growth highlights the increasing mainstream adoption of event-based trading across multiple U.S. states.

    What is confirmed

    • Polymarket promo code CUSE unlocks a $50 bonus on a $10 deposit for new US accounts.
    • Polymarket promo code CLEVE provides a $50 bonus on a $10 first deposit for new US accounts.
    • Polymarket promo code MASS unlocks a $50 bonus on a $10 deposit for new Polymarket US accounts.
    • Kalshi code SYRACUSE offers a $25 bonus for College Football Week 2 night games.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Prediction market odds accurately reflect the true probability of upcoming political midterm election control.

    What to watch next

    • Federal Reserve rate decision on September 16
    • Platform user growth metrics following Week 2 college football promotional sign-ups
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. www.cbssports.com — Charlotte vs. Ole Miss prediction markets: Kalshi, Polymarket promos, trades for Week 2 college football
    2. www.syracuse.com — $50 Polymarket referral code “CUSE” updated for Louisiana vs. No. 14 USC in NY, CA, TX and FL
    3. www.cleveland.com — New Polymarket promo code “CLEVE” updates $50 referral promo in time for Ohio State vs Texas CFB Week 2
    4. www.phillyburbs.com — Who is winning the midterms now? Latest midterm predictions update
    5. www.masslive.com — New Polymarket promo code “MASS” updates $50 referral promo in time for UMass vs Sacred Heart in CFB Week 2
    6. www.syracuse.com — Kalshi extends $25 referral code “SYRACUSE” for CFB Week 2 Saturday night
    7. www.cleveland.com — Polymarket referral code “CLEVE” updates $50 bonus in OH for Ohio State vs Texas tonight
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  3. Kalshi and Polymarket Expand Sports and Economic Prediction Markets

    Kalshi and Polymarket are prediction markets where users trade on the outcomes of sports events and economic indicators. Current activity includes betting on college football Week 2 and MLB games. On the economic front, Polymarket bettors have wagered over $190 million, pricing an 83% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike on September 16 following a high CPI print. Both platforms are offering promotional bonuses for new users in various U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, and Ohio, to attract traders ahead of NFL and NCAA matchups.

    Why it matters

    Prediction markets differ from traditional betting by allowing users to trade contracts based on the probability of an event occurring. These platforms serve as real-time sentiment indicators for both professional sports and global financial policy.

    What is confirmed

    • Kalshi and Polymarket provide markets for sports and economic predictions.
    • Prediction market options are available in California and Texas.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Polymarket bettors price an 83% chance of a Fed rate hike on September 16.
    • Kalshi is offering a $50 total bonus for a $25 deposit using code SYRACUSE for the Bills vs. Texans game.
    • Polymarket is offering a $50 bonus on a $10 deposit for new US accounts using code MASS.

    What to watch next

    • The Federal Reserve rate decision on September 16
    • Outcome of college football Week 2 markets
    • NFL game results for Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, Cleveland Browns, and Jacksonville Jaguars
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. The New York Times — What Are Kalshi and Polymarket?
    2. RotoWire — Georgia Prediction Market Apps: Best Prediction Markets in GA
    3. Mile High Sports — How Does Polymarket Work: A Beginner’s Guide to Trading Sports on Polymarket
    4. ftw.usatoday.com — Best California Prediction Markets for September 2026: Trade at Polymarket, Kalshi & More
    5. www.cbssports.com — Alabama vs. Kentucky picks, predictions: 2026 Week 2 college football markets at Kalshi, Polymarket, Underdog
    6. cryptobriefing.com — Polymarket predicts 83% chance of Fed rate hike on September 16
    7. www.covers.com — Saturday's Best Prediction Market Promos: Get $1,260 in Bonuses for College Football Week 2
    8. www.masslive.com — $50 Polymarket referral code “MASS” enhanced for MLB tonight
    9. www.syracuse.com — Kalshi boosts $25 promo code “SYRACUSE” for Bills vs Texans Sunday
    10. www.cleveland.com — Kalshi code “CLEVELAND” upgraded $25 bonus for Browns vs Jaguars Sunday in OH, FL, CA and TX
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