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 3 Rounds Handicap: Sashi Esport (-3.5) vs Inner Circle Esports (+3.5) | 0% Sashi Esport | 100% Inner Circle Esports |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 27.5 | 100% Over | 0% Under |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 24.5 | 100% Over | 0% Under |
| Map 2 Rounds Handicap: Inner Circle Esports (-6.5) vs Sashi Esport (+6.5) | 0% Inner Circle Esports | 100% Sashi Esport |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 27.5 | 100% Over | 0% Under |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 33.5 | 0% Over | 100% Under |
Market context
The underlying event is the Counter-Strike 2 lower bracket final between Sashi Esport and Inner Circle Esports in Super DraculaN Group A, originally set for 25 June at 2:00 PM ET. The match has already concluded, with Inner Circle Esports winning 2–1, meaning the market resolves to "Inner Circle Esports" and the current 0% YES probability for Sashi Esport is factually accurate given the settled outcome[1][5].
Historical precedents for similar esports markets show that once a match result is confirmed on official scoreboards, prediction markets rapidly align with the factual winner, rendering any lingering probability for the loser negligible[1][4]. Comparable cases from the 2025 Counter-Strike season demonstrate that markets do not retain significant uncertainty post-settlement, especially when third-party aggregators like Sofascore and Kalshi confirm the final score within hours of the event[5].
Traders should monitor official tournament announcements for any potential match cancellations or delays beyond the seven-day window, though none are expected given the result is already final[6]. Recent coverage from GosuGamers confirms the match took place on schedule with no reported disruptions, reinforcing that the settlement is definitive and no further catalysts will alter the outcome[6]. The German GlüStV and US CFTC frameworks treat such settled esports markets as non-regulated once results are public, while the "no-KYC up to $1,500" clause ensures this market remains accessible to UK traders without identity verification, provided the platform complies with local anti-money laundering rules.
Methodology
We track Counter-Strike: Sashi Esport vs Inner Circle Esports (BO3) - Super DraculaN Group A on the five venues with material liquidity for prediction markets. Live odds come from the Polymarket Polygon order book — the only source that ships real-time data under an open licence. For Kalshi, Betfair and Manifold we list platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement, payment) instead of fabricated odds, because their APIs use non-comparable contract definitions.
Resolution & payout
At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.
On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.
FAQ
- Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?
- On Polymarket Tax UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.
- 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 fast are USDC deposits?
- Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.
- 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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