Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Robinhood Prediction Markets) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
50% | 50% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Go to the live market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
50% | 50% | 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 |
|---|---|
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-4.5) vs LOUD (+4.5) | 50% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 19.5 | 50% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 50% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 20.5 | 50% |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 50% |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 20.5 | 50% |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 19.5 | 50% |
| Map 2 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-4.5) vs LOUD (+4.5) | 50% |
| Map 3 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-4.5) vs LOUD (+4.5) | 50% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 50% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 20.5 | 50% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 19.5 | 50% |
| Map 3 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-3.5) vs LOUD (+3.5) | 50% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-3.5) vs LOUD (+3.5) | 50% |
| Map 2 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-3.5) vs LOUD (+3.5) | 50% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 22.5 | 50% |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 22.5 | 50% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 22.5 | 50% |
| Map 2 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-2.5) vs LOUD (+2.5) | 50% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-2.5) vs LOUD (+2.5) | 50% |
| Map 3 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-2.5) vs LOUD (+2.5) | 50% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-5.5) vs LOUD (+5.5) | 50% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-6.5) vs LOUD (+6.5) | 50% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 17.5 | 50% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 18.5 | 50% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-7.5) vs LOUD (+7.5) | 50% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-8.5) vs LOUD (+8.5) | 50% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 16.5 | 50% |
| Map Handicap: 100T (-1.5) vs LOUD (+1.5) | 42% |
| O/U 2.5 Games | 38% |
| Map 2 Winner | 30% |
| Match Winner | 18% |
| Map 1 Winner | 14% |
Market context
Traders on decentralised prediction markets give 50% probability to valorant: loud vs 100 thieves (bo3) - vct americas stage 2 group omega. This market refers to the Valorant match between LOUD and 100 Thieves in the VCT Americas Stage 2 Group Omega, initially scheduled for August 9 at 8:00PM ET. This market will resolve to "LOUD" if LOU…
Methodology
We read Valorant: LOUD vs 100 Thieves (BO3) - VCT Americas Stage 2 Group Omega 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
Settlement is the biggest difference between the four platforms: Polymarket on-chain in USDC (instant), Kalshi USD via CFTC (T+1), Betfair and Smarkets in local currency via bank withdrawal (T+1 to T+3). On-chain settlement clears in minutes — the fastest payout path of the four.
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.
- What about Smarkets as an alternative?
- Smarkets is a UK betting exchange with a lower default commission (2%) than Betfair. Liquidity on political markets is below Polymarket, comparable to Kalshi. Geo-blocked in many jurisdictions.
- 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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