Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Robinhood Prediction Markets) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
75% | 25% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Go to the live market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
75% | 25% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Go to the live market → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Go to the live market → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Go to the live market → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Go to the live market → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| O/U 3.5 Games | 75% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 27.5 in Game 5? | 75% |
| Match Winner | 60% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 27.5 in Game 2? | 59% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 27.5 in Game 3? | 59% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 59% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 59% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 59% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 27.5 in Game 4? | 58% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 27.5 in Game 1? | 57% |
| Game 1 Winner | 56% |
| Game 2 Winner | 56% |
| Game 3 Winner | 56% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 53% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 53% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 52% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 52% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 52% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 52% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 52% |
| First Blood in Game 5? | 51% |
| First Blood in Game 4? | 50% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 30.5 in Game 5? | 50% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 50% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 50% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 50% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 50% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 50% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 50% |
| First Blood in Game 2? | 49% |
| First Blood in Game 1? | 48% |
| First Blood in Game 3? | 48% |
| Game 4 Winner | 44% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 43% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 43% |
| Game Handicap: HLE (-1.5) vs T1 (+1.5) | 41% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 30.5 in Game 1? | 41% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 30.5 in Game 2? | 41% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 30.5 in Game 3? | 41% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 40% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 39% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 39% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 39% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 39% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 38% |
| O/U 4.5 Games | 35% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 28% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 28% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 28% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 30.5 in Game 4? | 26% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 26% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 26% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 26% |
| Game Handicap: HLE (-2.5) vs T1 (+2.5) | 20% |
Market context
Market consensus: 75% chance of lol: hanwha life esports vs t1 (bo5) - lck playoffs. Prediction markets aggregate real capital to produce this probability signal. This market refers to the LoL Lower bracket final match between Hanwha Life Esports and T1 in the LCK Playoffs, initially scheduled for September 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET. This mark…
Methodology
We read LoL: Hanwha Life Esports vs T1 (BO5) - LCK Playoffs from four platform perspectives: Polymarket (on-chain CLOB), Kalshi (CFTC-regulated exchange), Betfair Exchange (sports book exchange), Smarkets (peer-to-peer betting exchange). Polymarket's live mid is the canonical probability; the side-by-side columns benchmark fees, KYC, settlement currency and deposit rails so you can choose the venue that fits your jurisdiction and trade size.
Resolution & payout
Polymarket settles via UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer posts the outcome with a bond, the two-hour window runs, then the smart contract pays USDC.
Kalshi settles USD through the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse — the cleanest variant, with heavier KYC. Betfair Exchange settles in account currency (GBP/EUR), net of 2-5% commission. Smarkets follows the same model as Betfair with a lower default 2% commission.
FAQ
- Polymarket vs Kalshi — which is better?
- Depends on your location. Kalshi is CFTC-regulated, US-only with full KYC. Polymarket is global, on-chain, no KYC up to $1,500. Polymarket has ~10x higher liquidity but higher regulatory risk.
- What does Polymarket cost vs Kalshi?
- Polymarket: 0% fees, only Polygon network costs (~$0.01/trade). Kalshi: up to 7% per trade plus spread. For high-frequency traders, Polymarket is dramatically cheaper.
- Which platform has the deepest liquidity?
- Polymarket — by a wide margin. Top markets reach $50-500M volume, Kalshi ~$200M cumulative, Betfair similar. Deeper liquidity means your trade moves the quote less.
- Which platform is accessible globally?
- Polymarket is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Kalshi is US-only. Betfair and Smarkets are UK-restricted. Robinhood Prediction Markets has a different geo footprint and routes to Polymarket's order book at 0% fees.
- Are all these platforms regulated?
- No. Kalshi is CFTC-regulated (US). Betfair and Smarkets are UK Gambling Commission licensed. Polymarket operates without explicit regulation — a different risk profile than a regulated sportsbook.
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