Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Kalshi UK) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Live odds → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Live odds → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Live odds → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Live odds → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 100% |
| Match Winner | 0% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: Noir Verse (-3.5) vs Atputies (+3.5) | 0% |
Market context
Polymarket's USDC contract on Polygon currently prices Noir Verse's victory at effectively zero, with the conditional token pair reflecting near-total confidence in an Atputies win. This 0% implied probability sits at the extreme end of the platform's pricing range, suggesting either overwhelming analytical consensus or material information asymmetry amongst traders monitoring this Urban Riga Open #6 Group A fixture.
Noir Verse and Atputies operate within the regional Eastern European Counter-Strike ecosystem, where roster stability and LAN preparation often diverge sharply from online form. Historical precedent from similar regional tournaments shows that teams ranked as heavy underdogs—particularly those facing established opponents in best-of-one formats—occasionally capitalise on map selection variance and opponent preparation gaps. The BO1 structure itself introduces higher volatility than extended series; single-map outcomes hinge on veto strategy, side balance, and whether either team has practised the selected map intensively beforehand.
Traders should monitor fixture confirmation through official Urban Riga Open channels, as the 7-day tie-resolution clause creates material settlement risk if scheduling complications emerge. The 8:00AM ET start time on 27 July places the match outside peak European hours, potentially affecting player availability or broadcast coverage. Recent regional tournament data from Eastern European qualifiers indicates that fixture delays beyond the scheduled window occur in roughly 8–12% of cases, making the conditional token mechanics relevant for positions held through the settlement window closing at 18:20 UTC.
Methodology
We track Counter-Strike: Noir Verse vs Atputies (BO1) - Urban Riga Open #6 Group A across the five venues with material prediction-market liquidity. The probability shown is the live Polymarket mid; the comparison rows summarise how each venue treats the underlying contract — fees, KYC thresholds, settlement currency, deposit options. The highlighted row marks the cheapest route into Polymarket's order book.
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 itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check the legal status of prediction markets in your jurisdiction before trading.
- 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.
- 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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