Prediction Market Promos Target Cowboys-Cardinals Preseason Game
As the Dallas Cowboys travel to Arizona to face the Cardinals in a preseason matchup, both DraftKings Predictions and Kalshi are promoting new-user bonuses tied to the game and other NFL markets. The offers differ in structure and scope, with DraftKings advertising two separate incentives and Kalshi promoting a smaller bonus for its prediction market.
DraftKings Predictions: Two Promo Offers
DraftKings Predictions is currently running two promotional offers for new users, as reported by the New York Post. One promo code allows new users to trade $5 and receive $150 in prediction dollars to apply to NFL preseason games, MLB games, and other markets. A separate offer, also reported by the Post, advertises $200 in prediction dollars after a $5 trade, applied toward NFL markets including MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, and the Super Bowl winner.
Both promotions are available to eligible new users in most U.S. states, with the Post noting that Maine and New Hampshire are excluded from DraftKings Predictions. Only 18 states offer all markets, including sports: California, Hawaii, Alaska, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Delaware, and Rhode Island.
The platform is described as a CFTC-registered Introducing Broker and NFA member, offering Event Contract Trading. According to the Post, the maximum reward is $150, issued as non-withdrawable Predictions Dollars in installments, with the promotion ending on 8/23/26 at 11:59 PM ET.
Expert Take on Cowboys-Cardinals
The New York Post's expert analysis for the Cowboys-Cardinals game notes that the Cowboys will not play their starters in the preseason, and rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is out with an ankle injury. The Cardinals, by contrast, have received solid quarterback play from their backups. Jacoby Brissett went 5-of-5 for 44 yards and a touchdown in Arizona's second preseason game, while Gardner Minshew was 14-of-16 for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Rookie Carson Beck impressed in the Hall of Fame Game before suffering a rib injury during practice.
Super Bowl Winner Market
In a separate analysis focused on the Super Bowl winner market, the Post's expert opinion places the Rams (+525) as the top favorite, followed by the Bills and Seahawks at +900. Long-shot picks include the Bengals (19/1) and Giants (+3233).
Kalshi Promo: $25 Bonus
Meanwhile, the Baton Rouge Advocate reports that Kalshi promo code NOLA offers new users a $25 bonus after spending $25 in trades. The bonus applies to the Cowboys-Cardinals matchup and other NFL games. Eligible new customers must deposit at least $1, and users must be at least 18 years old.
Kalshi is described as a federally regulated prediction market available in all 50 states. The Advocate notes that the current market probabilities for the Cowboys-Cardinals game are Cardinals 49%, Cowboys 51%, indicating a close contest.
The sign-up process involves creating an account, applying the code, funding the wallet, and trading. The bonus is activated when cumulative trading volume reaches $25.
Perspectives
- DraftKings Predictions: Emphasizes a larger bonus ($150-$200) for trading $5, with a focus on NFL markets including preseason games and Super Bowl winner. The platform is positioned as a regulated prediction market, available in most states but excluding Maine and New Hampshire.
- Kalshi: Offers a smaller $25 bonus after $25 in trades, with a simpler eligibility requirement (all 50 states, 18+). The promotion is framed as a practical opportunity for new users to engage with prediction markets, with a focus on the Cowboys-Cardinals matchup.