FanDuel Predicts is giving new users a $25 Predicts Bonus after their first real-money trade — and there's no FanDuel promo code to enter. The offer is live in 23 states ahead of Sunday's World Cup Final, Argentina vs. Spain (July 19, 3 p.m. ET, FOX). Below: how the offer works, why a Predicts trade isn't the same thing as a sportsbook bet, and exactly what the $25 does and doesn't get you.
Quick facts
- Offer: $25 Predicts Bonus (non-withdrawable)
- How to trigger it: place your first real-money trade
- FanDuel Promo code required: none
- Minimum age: 18+
- Operator: FanDuel Prediction Markets LLC (a CFTC-registered futures commission merchant)
- Available in: AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY
LATEST UPDATE — [as of July 19]: FanDuel Predicts offers a full slate of markets for Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Traders can buy and sell shares on the outright winner, with additional markets available as betting activity ramps up ahead of kickoff.
Argentina vs. Spain — Predicts market snapshot (as of July 19):
- Spain +130 | Draw +195 | Argentina +260
- Over 2.5 Goals (+135) | Under 2.5 (-165)
Do You Need a FanDuel Promo Code?
No. There's no code to enter for the FanDuel Predicts sign-up offer. You create an account through the promo link, make your first real-money trade, and the $25 Predicts Bonus posts once that trade qualifies. Anyone telling you to enter a specific code is working from outdated sportsbook offers, not this one.
How FanDuel Predicts Differs From a Sportsbook Bet
This is the part most write-ups skip. FanDuel Predicts isn't a sportsbook — it's a prediction market, and the difference changes how the whole offer behaves.
On a sportsbook, you place a fixed-odds wager: the price is locked when you bet, and you're paid out if it wins. On Predicts, you buy and sell event contracts. A contract's price moves with the market before and during the event, and it reflects the implied probability of an outcome. That's why the product is regulated federally by the CFTC rather than by state gaming boards — and why it's available in several states where the FanDuel sportsbook isn't.
| FanDuel Predicts | Traditional sportsbook | |
|---|---|---|
| What you're doing | Buying/selling event contracts | Placing a fixed-odds wager |
| Who regulates it | CFTC (federal) | State gaming regulators |
| Minimum age | 18+ [verify] | 21+ in most states |
| Pricing | Moves with the market | Locked when you bet |
| Exiting a position early | Often possible before settlement | Bet is locked until it settles |
| State availability | 23 states (this offer) | Fewer, varies by state |
For FanDuel Predicts, the main thing to update is the "Exiting a position early" row. FanDuel Predicts does allow users to sell contracts before settlement, provided there is market liquidity and the market remains open.
What the $25 Predicts Bonus Actually Gets You
The bonus is extra trading funds, not free cash. It's non-withdrawable, it's for additional eligible trades, and it expires 7 days after you receive it.
Here's how it plays out. Say you deposit before Sunday's match and place a $75 first real-money trade on an eligible market. Once that trade qualifies, FanDuel adds the $25 Predicts Bonus on top. Your original $75 position still lives or dies on the market — its value moves with the contract price right up to settlement — so the $25 doesn't cancel your risk or convert to a guaranteed payout. It just gives you a second, smaller stake to put to work.
With the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina set for Sunday, eligible users can still unlock the $25 Predicts Bonus by depositing and making a qualifying trade on an eligible market. The bonus must be used within seven days of being credited and can be applied to additional eligible prediction markets rather than withdrawn as cash.
How to Sign Up for FanDuel Predicts
- Open the FanDuel Predicts registration page and confirm it's available in your state.
- Create your account profile and continue — no FanDuel promo code needed.
- Complete the identity and location checks, then log in.
- Deposit using an approved payment method.
- Place your first qualifying real-money trade. Once it settles, the $25 Predicts Bonus posts per the offer terms.
FAQ
Is the $25 withdrawable? No. It's a non-withdrawable bonus for additional eligible trades, and it expires 7 days after you receive it.
Who's eligible? New Predicts users who are 18+ [verify], physically in an eligible state, and making their first real-money trade after a first-time deposit.
Which states is it in? AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY.
What can I trade on for the final? Match-related markets around Argentina vs. Spain. [EDITOR NOTE: list the actual markets offered — winner, total goals, etc. — once you can see them live. Minimum trade amounts and market eligibility apply.]
Can I lose money on Predicts? Yes. Contract values move with the market, and trading derivatives carries real risk. The bonus adds funds; it doesn't remove that risk.
Terms & Conditions
Offered by FanDuel Prediction Markets LLC, a registered futures commission merchant. 18+ and present in select states. First real money trade only. First-time deposit required. Bonus is non-withdrawable and expires 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply, including minimum trade amounts. Trading derivatives involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Manage your activity with our Consumer Protection tools. See terms, including eligible states, at https://www.fanduel.com/predicts/new-customer-offer.
