Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket Tax UK Pick polygram.ink |
0% | 100% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Open on Polymarket Tax UK → |
Polymarket polymarket.com |
0% | 100% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Open on Polymarket Tax UK → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Open on Polymarket Tax UK → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Open on Polymarket Tax UK → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Open on Polymarket Tax UK → |
Live odds for Polymarket-based markets come from the Polygon order book. Non-Polymarket venues show attributes only; clicking any row opens the market on Polymarket Tax UK.
Active sub-markets
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: FOKUS (-3.5) vs Infinite (+3.5) | 0% FOKUS | 100% Infinite |
| Map 2 Rounds Handicap: FOKUS (-3.5) vs Infinite (+3.5) | 0% FOKUS | 100% Infinite |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 24.5 | 0% Over | 100% Under |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: FOKUS (-6.5) vs Infinite (+6.5) | 0% FOKUS | 100% Infinite |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 24.5 | 0% Over | 100% Under |
| Match Winner | 100% Infinite | 0% FOKUS |
Market context
The underlying event is a Counter-Strike lower bracket semifinal match between Infinite and FOKUS, scheduled for 8:00 AM ET on 25 June 2026 in the Super DraculaN Group B, where the market resolves to "Infinite" if they win and "FOKUS" if they prevail.
Historical precedents in esports prediction markets show that when crowd-implied probability sits at 0%, it often reflects either a severe mismatch in team form or an unplayed status; for instance, similar 0% markets in the 2025 DraculaN Group resolved only after match confirmations, suggesting the current figure may be provisional rather than definitive[1][3]. Traders should monitor official tournament announcements, live stream confirmations, and any schedule shifts, as delays beyond seven days trigger a 50-50 resolution; recent updates from EGamersWorld confirm the match is listed as upcoming but unplayed, warranting caution[5].
Regulatory frameworks shape accessibility: under Germany’s GlüStV, unlicensed betting platforms face restrictions, while the US CFTC maintains reach over unregistered derivatives, yet the "no-KYC up to $1,500" clause allows users to access this market without identity verification, enhancing liquidity for smaller traders. This accessibility does not constitute legal advice but reflects current operational parameters for unlicensed platforms operating in grey zones.
Methodology
This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote (Polymarket), four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to Polymarket Tax UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.
Resolution & payout
Settlement runs on-chain. Polymarket's contract logic separates YES and NO shares as conditional tokens; at resolution the winning share lifts to $1.00 and the losing one to $0. The outcome input comes from the UMA Optimistic Oracle, which secures against bad resolution with a bond + dispute window.
Once finalised, the smart contract pays USDC to the holders' wallets within minutes — no withdrawal fees beyond Polygon network gas. Kalshi settles in USD via CFTC clearance, Betfair in account currency net of commission, Manifold in play-money mana with no cash-out.
FAQ
- Is this market available outside the US?
- Polymarket Tax UK is available in most jurisdictions where Polymarket isn't directly accessible. Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check local regulations.
- How does resolution work?
- Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.
- What's the difference between YES and NO shares?
- A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.
- What does it cost to trade on Polymarket Tax UK?
- Zero. Polymarket Tax UK routes every order to the live Polymarket order book; the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction.
- How reliable are the quoted odds?
- The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.
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