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[^9]\n\nNew users in California can claim a $50 bonus trading credit by using the promo code CBSSPORTS after making a minimum deposit of $10. [^10]\n\nThe Polymarket US platform is distinct from polymarket.com, a global cryptocurrency exchange that is not legal or available in the United States. [^11]\n\nThe $50 trading bonus is non-withdrawable and expires 30 days after issuance, but earnings from settled trades convert to withdrawable cash. 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