Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PolyGram Pick polygram.ink |
50% | 50% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Open on PolyGram → |
Polymarket polymarket.com |
50% | 50% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Open on PolyGram → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Open on PolyGram → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Open on PolyGram → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Open on PolyGram → |
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 PolyGram.
Active sub-markets
| Total Kills Over/Under 26.5 in Game 4? | 50% YES | 50% NO |
| Total Kills Over/Under 29.5 in Game 4? | 50% YES | 50% NO |
| Total Kills Over/Under 25.5 in Game 4? | 50% YES | 50% NO |
| Total Kills Over/Under 28.5 in Game 4? | 50% YES | 51% NO |
| Total Kills Over/Under 27.5 in Game 3? | 50% YES | 51% NO |
| First Blood in Game 4? | 50% YES | 50% NO |
Market context
Invictus Gaming face ThunderTalk Gaming in a best-of-five LPL Play-In match scheduled for 23 May at 05:00 ET. The 51% implied probability reflects genuine uncertainty between two teams operating at different competitive tiers within China's regional structure. IG remain a legacy organisation with substantial infrastructure and recent Worlds experience, whilst ThunderTalk represent a lower-seeded challenger attempting to force their way into the main LPL bracket.
Historical context suggests Play-In matches between franchised and emerging organisations typically favour the established side, though the five-game format introduces volatility absent from shorter series. IG's 2023–24 campaign showed inconsistent form across domestic competition, whilst ThunderTalk's qualification for Play-Ins itself indicates they've cleared preliminary hurdles. The near-even split in crowd probability indicates traders are pricing meaningful uncertainty rather than treating this as a formality.
Traders should monitor team roster confirmations and any last-minute substitutions through to match start, as LPL Play-In fixtures occasionally see adjustments to line-ups. Patch notes released before 23 May could shift champion viability for either side. The settlement window closes at 16:45 UTC on match day, providing a narrow window post-completion; any technical delays extending beyond seven days would trigger the 50-50 resolution clause, creating tail-risk exposure for positions held into the final hours.
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
Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.
Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.
FAQ
- Is this market available outside the US?
- PolyGram is available in most jurisdictions where Polymarket isn't directly accessible. Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check local regulations.
- How does resolution work?
- Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.
- What does it cost to trade on PolyGram?
- Zero. PolyGram 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, PolyGram triggers a quick verification flow that finishes in minutes.
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