Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kalshi UK Pick polygram.ink |
50% | 50% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Open on Kalshi UK → |
Polymarket polymarket.com |
50% | 50% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Open on Kalshi UK → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Open on Kalshi UK → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Open on Kalshi UK → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Open on Kalshi 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 Kalshi UK.
Active sub-markets
| Map 1 Winner | 50% Virtus.pro | 50% INOX Division |
| Map 2 Winner | 50% Virtus.pro | 50% INOX Division |
| Match Winner | 50% Virtus.pro | 50% INOX Division |
| O/U 2.5 Games | 50% Over | 50% Under |
| Map Handicap: VP (-1.5) vs INOX Division (+1.5) | 50% Virtus.pro | 50% INOX Division |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 50% Over | 50% Under |
Market context
Virtus.pro, the Polish esports organisation, faces INOX Division in a best-of-three Counter-Strike match during the CCT Europe Series #4 group stage on 12 June at 07:00 ET. Polymarket currently prices this contract at 50-50 USDC on Polygon, reflecting genuine uncertainty about the outcome. The conditional token structure means traders holding YES or NO positions will settle against the match result, with the settlement window closing at 17:00 UTC on the scheduled date—a six-hour buffer accounting for potential delays in a group-stage fixture.
Virtus.pro has experienced significant roster instability over the past eighteen months, cycling through multiple in-game leaders and support players whilst competing in regional qualifiers and lower-tier European tournaments. INOX Division, a lesser-known roster, offers limited recent competitive history at this level, making direct head-to-head precedent scarce. The 50-50 pricing likely reflects this information vacuum rather than balanced skill assessment; traders should scrutinise recent LAN results and online league performances from both teams in the weeks preceding the match, as these will provide the clearest signal of current form.
The critical catalyst is official confirmation of both rosters' final lineups, typically announced 48–72 hours before group-stage matches. Any last-minute substitutions, visa complications, or technical issues affecting either team could shift market expectations. Traders should monitor CCT's official announcements and team social media channels for roster changes or scheduling updates, as the six-hour settlement buffer provides limited margin for rescheduling without triggering the 50-50 tie resolution clause.
Methodology
Methodologically we separate two layers: the live probability (Polymarket mid-price) and the platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement currency, payment rails). The odds column is filled only where we have clean data — that avoids the made-up numbers that get a network demoted when search engines cross-check against the source venue.
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 it cost to trade on Kalshi UK?
- Zero. Kalshi 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, Kalshi UK triggers a quick verification flow that finishes in 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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