Kalshi, a federally regulated prediction market platform, is offering new users a chance to earn up to $500 in trading bonuses through its latest promotional campaign. By using the promo code NOLA during registration, new players can unlock a randomized bonus that ranges from $15 to $500, depending on their luck. The offer is timed to coincide with Major League Baseball action this weekend, but the bonus funds can be applied to any MLB matchup, including those in the upcoming playoffs.

To qualify, users must first create a new account and make an initial deposit of at least $1. After that, they need to execute a total of $25 in trades across Kalshi's prediction markets. The trades do not have to be a single transaction; users can spread their funds across multiple markets. Once the cumulative trade volume reaches $25, the bonus is automatically unlocked based on a predefined probability distribution. According to the platform, 70% of participants will receive a $15 trading bonus, 24% will get $35, 5% will get $75, 0.65% will get $100, and a lucky 0.35% will receive the top prize of $500.

Kalshi stands out among prediction market platforms because it is available to users in all 50 states, unlike many competitors that restrict access based on location. Participants must be at least 18 years old to register. As a federally regulated financial exchange, Kalshi requires identity verification during the sign-up process, which involves providing standard personal information such as name, address, and email, as well as proof of identification. The promo code NOLA must be entered at the time of registration to attach the welcome offer to the account.

For baseball fans looking to capitalize on the current MLB slate, the offer provides an efficient way to enter the prediction markets. The bonus funds can be used to place trades on any game, including the featured matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kalshi's platform displays current probabilities for each game, giving users a data-driven perspective. For the Dodgers-Diamondbacks matchup, the Dodgers have a 61% chance of winning, while the Diamondbacks are at 39%. The Dodgers boast a strong away batting average of .262 and a road OPS of .771, while the Diamondbacks have struggled at home, hitting just .243 with a 4.21 pitching ERA. Starting pitchers for the game are Roki Sasaki (4.64 ERA) for the Dodgers and Merrill Kelly (5.04 ERA) for the Diamondbacks.

To activate the bonus, users simply follow the steps: create an account, verify identity, enter the promo code NOLA, make a deposit, and place $25 in trades. Once the requirements are met, the randomized bonus appears automatically in the account, ready to be deployed on future MLB prediction markets. The offer was last verified on August 7, 2026. For those who may need help with gambling issues, Kalshi provides a helpline: call 1-877-770-STOP or visit the website for resources.