Counter-Strike: Inner Circle Esports vs Sharks (BO3) - Super DraculaN Group A

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Market context

The real-world event is the Counter-Strike 2 upper bracket semifinal match between Inner Circle Esports and Sharks, scheduled for 8:00 AM ET on 24 June 2026 within the Digital Crusade Super DraculaN Season 1 tournament. This fixture determines which team advances in Group A, with the market resolving to Inner Circle Esports if they win and to Sharks if they prevail. A cancellation or tie results in a 50-50 settlement, reflecting the current crowd-implied probability of exactly 50% YES.

Historically, matches between newly formed British CS2 entrants like Inner Circle Esports, who entered the scene in January 2025[4], and established regional squads often display high volatility in early tournament stages. Comparable cases from the BLAST Bounty Malta Season 1 show that teams with limited head-to-head records, such as Inner Circle versus Spirit[5], frequently produce unpredictable outcomes that defy pre-match statistical models. This lack of established history frames the current 50% probability as a rational assessment of uncertainty rather than a bias toward either side.

Traders approaching this market programmatically should monitor live server status, player roster announcements, and any schedule dependencies that might delay the fixture beyond the seven-day resolution window. Recent updates from the Digital Crusade tournament organisers confirm the match timing remains fixed, though minor delays in stream availability have occurred in previous rounds[1]. Conditional orders should be set to trigger only upon confirmed match initiation, as automated bots must distinguish between a delayed start and a full cancellation to avoid premature settlement errors.

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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 Bot 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

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

On Polymarket Bot 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 Bot UK?

Zero. Polymarket Bot 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.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

Not under $1,500 of lifetime trading volume. Above that threshold, Polymarket Bot UK triggers a quick verification flow that finishes in minutes.