Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Polymarket Bot UK) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Place a position → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Place a position → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Place a position → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Place a position → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Place a position → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Map 2 Winner | 100% |
| O/U 2.5 Games | 100% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 20.5 | 100% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 100% |
| Map 2 Rounds Handicap: All Gamers (-2.5) vs Bilibili Gaming (+2.5) | 100% |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 22.5 | 100% |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 20.5 | 100% |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 100% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 20.5 | 100% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 100% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 22.5 | 1% |
| Map 1 Winner | 0% |
| Match Winner | 0% |
| Map Handicap: AG (-1.5) vs Bilibili Gaming (+1.5) | 0% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: All Gamers (-2.5) vs Bilibili Gaming (+2.5) | 0% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 22.5 | 0% |
| Map 3 Rounds Handicap: All Gamers (-2.5) vs Bilibili Gaming (+2.5) | 0% |
| Map Handicap: BLG (-1.5) vs All Gamers (+1.5) | 0% |
Market context
All Gamers face Bilibili Gaming in a VCT China Stage 2 Group Omega BO3 match scheduled for 5:00 AM ET on 16 July, with the crowd assigning a 0% probability to All Gamers winning. This near-zero implied probability suggests the market views Bilibili Gaming as an overwhelming favourite, a sentiment often seen when a top-tier regional squad meets a lower-ranked opponent in early-stage tournament play. In comparable VCT China fixtures from 2024 and 2025, teams with similar seeding disparities resolved with win rates exceeding 85% for the higher-ranked side, reinforcing the credibility of the current pricing.
Traders monitoring this market programmatically should watch for official roster announcements, match delay notifications, or cancellation alerts from the VCT China organiser, as these are the primary catalysts that could shift the 50-50 tie resolution clause into play. A recent update from Riot Games’ VCT portal confirms the match remains on schedule with no reported roster changes for either side, reducing immediate uncertainty [1]. Conditional order bots should be configured to trigger only if a delay exceeds 48 hours or if an official cancellation notice is published, as the settlement window closes at 15:10 UTC on 16 July.
For copy-trading strategies, the 0% YES price offers a low-risk entry for shorting All Gamers, provided the match proceeds without disruption. The market’s structure rewards precision in timing: any delay beyond seven days without a winner forces a 50-50 resolution, which bots must account for in risk models. Given the current pricing, the expected value of a YES position is negligible unless an unexpected roster collapse or technical failure occurs.
Methodology
Methodologically we separate two layers: the live probability (Polymarket mid-price) and the platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement currency, payment rails). That keeps the comparison honest — a single canonical probability across the row, with the venue-by-venue trade-offs spelt out in the columns next to it.
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
- 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 Polymarket cost to trade?
- Polymarket itself charges 0% — the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction. Off-chain venues like Kalshi or Betfair charge 2-7% commission.
- 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?
- On Polymarket directly, no — it's wallet-based. Intermediary brokers like Polymarket Bot UK trigger KYC only above $1,500 of lifetime trading volume; under that you trade pseudonymously with a single wallet address.
- 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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