Bonuses and promotions

Each offer shows how we verified it: confirmed on the operator's own site, or reported consistently by two reputable comparison sites but not yet confirmed by the operator. You also see the date we checked it and who is eligible.

Offers last checked October 4, 2026.

Top 3 prediction market offers

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Kalshi

The longest-running CFTC-regulated exchange built for event contracts, with one of the broadest market menus.

Best for: Market variety

Strengths

  • Federally regulated exchange operating since 2021
  • Broad market menu: sports, politics, economics, weather and culture
  • Many funding options, including PayPal, Venmo and bank transfer
  • Fees are published and fall to near zero at extreme prices

Limitations

  • Sports contracts blocked or limited by court order in several states
  • Taker fees are highest on contracts priced near 50¢
  • The referral credit amount varies by account and expires in 7 days
  • Subject of active state lawsuits, so availability can change quickly

Sign-up offer

Referral credits for new users (amount shown in your account)

The referral code must be entered at signup or within 72 hours, before your first deposit. Credits must be used within 7 days, and only the profits from them can be withdrawn. Confirmed on Kalshi's site October 4, 2026. Eligibility rules and terms apply. Official terms. Not available in: MA, MI, NV, UT, WA. 18+.

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Polymarket US

The CFTC-regulated US version of Polymarket, with official published fees and maker rebates.

Best for: Low-cost limit-order traders

Strengths

  • Fee schedule is official and public, with a worked formula
  • Makers earn a rebate instead of paying a fee
  • Official, documented new-user credit ($25 for a $10 deposit)
  • Wide range of funding methods, including PayPal and Venmo

Limitations

  • Different product from the global polymarket.com, which confuses many users
  • Sued by New York (Sep 2026) and several other states
  • No official state availability list in its documentation
  • Promotional credits cannot be withdrawn

Sign-up offer

$25 trading credit when you deposit $10 or more

Deposit Incentive program. Credits cannot be withdrawn, but settlement proceeds from trades made with them can. Deposit-and-trade campaigns may add more credits, up to a $2,000 lifetime cap. Confirmed on Polymarket US's site October 4, 2026. Eligibility rules and terms apply. Official terms. Not available in: NV.

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3

FanDuel Predicts

FanDuel's prediction-market app on CME Group contracts, with sports in states without a FanDuel sportsbook.

Best for: Sports fans in eligible states

Strengths

  • Official, clearly dated new-customer offer
  • Simple fee model: 2% of potential payout
  • Familiar FanDuel app experience
  • Backed by CME Group, a major US exchange

Limitations

  • Sports contracts limited to 18 states
  • A flat 2% of payout costs more than formula-based fees except near 50¢ (e.g. $2.00 vs Kalshi's $0.63 per 100 contracts at 90¢)
  • The current offer expires Oct 20, 2026
  • Fees also apply on early cash-out

Sign-up offer

Up to $100 in Predicts Bonus: trade $1 a day for 5 days

You get $20 after your first deposit and trade, then $20 a day on 4 more trade days. Open to 18+ users in the 18 sports-eligible states. Only the winnings from bonus trades can be withdrawn. Confirmed on FanDuel Predicts' site October 4, 2026. Eligibility rules and terms apply. Official terms. 18+.

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Top 3 sweepstakes casino offers

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Modo.us

A US-based sweepstakes casino with unusually detailed public rules, including a low 20 SC gift-card minimum.

Best for: Readers who want clear rules

Strengths

  • Detailed, recently updated official rules (Oct 1, 2026)
  • Low 20 SC minimum for gift-card redemptions
  • Clear mail-in free-entry process
  • Restricted-state list is current with the 2025–2026 bans, including Oklahoma

Limitations

  • Rules allow playthrough of up to 30x, well above the usual 1x
  • Redemptions can take up to 30 days, with one request per day
  • Extensive KYC, including a biometric face scan
  • Excludes 17 states

Welcome offer

Sign-up bonus: 20,000 GC + 1 SC, no purchase needed

First purchase reported as $0.99 for 17,500 GC + 5 SC + 550 VIP points. Sweeps Coins need 1x playthrough. Reported by Covers and Sportsbook Review, not yet confirmed on Modo.us' own site (checked October 4, 2026). Eligibility rules and terms apply. Not available in: AZ, CA, CT, DE, ID, IN, LA, ME, MI, MT, NV, NJ, NY, OK, TN, WA, WV. 21+.

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Zula Casino

A Blazesoft-group sweepstakes casino with official rules that spell out free entry, minimums and win caps.

Best for: Mail-in free entry

Strengths

  • Official rules updated August 2026
  • Mail-in free entry worth 5 SC per request, above the 3 SC at several rivals
  • Clear 50 SC minimum redemption
  • Age 18+ (or age of majority), where many rivals require 21+

Limitations

  • Sweeps Coins expire 60 days after your last login
  • Florida players face a cap on single-play wins
  • KYC is required before free-entry coins can be redeemed
  • Playthrough multiplier is at the operator's discretion

Welcome offer

Sign-up bonus: up to 120,000 GC + 10 SC, no purchase needed

Paid out in steps: sign-up, phone and email verification, marketing consents and social-account links. 18+. Sweeps Coins need 1x playthrough before they can be redeemed. First-purchase deals vary by source, so we do not list one. Confirmed on Zula Casino's site October 4, 2026. Eligibility rules and terms apply. Official terms. Not available in: CA, CT, DE, ID, IL, IN, LA, ME, MI, MT, NV, NJ, NY, TN, WA. 18+.

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Sportzino

A sweepstakes casino that also runs free-to-play sports predictions, from the same group as Zula.

Best for: Sports fans

Strengths

  • Combines casino-style games with free-to-play sports predictions
  • Mail-in free entry worth 5 SC per request
  • Clear 50 SC minimum redemption
  • Official rules updated August 2026

Limitations

  • Excludes Georgia, which most rivals allow
  • Shares ownership, rules and restrictions with Zula, so there is little difference between them
  • Playthrough multiplier is at the operator's discretion
  • Sweeps Coins can expire after inactivity

Welcome offer

Sign-up bonus: up to 170,000 GC + 7 SC, no purchase needed

Registering gives 20,000 GC + 1 SC; the rest unlocks through verification steps (per Sportzino's promotions page). Sportzino's homepage banner showed 150,000 GC + 6 SC on the same day, so the amount you see may differ. Confirmed on Sportzino's site October 4, 2026. Eligibility rules and terms apply. Official terms. Not available in: CA, CT, DE, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, ME, MI, MT, NV, NJ, NY, TN, WA.

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Not yet verified: Coinbase Predictions, Crypto.com Predictions, DraftKings Predictions, Global Poker, Interactive Brokers ForecastTrader, Novig, Robinhood Prediction Markets, Stake.us, Webull Event Contracts.