Dota 2: Execration vs Mentality Monster (BO3) - The International Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier Playoffs

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Market context

Execration’s BO3 against Mentality Monster in the Southeast Asia closed qualifier is a low-liquidity match-up where the market is effectively asking whether a stronger, more established regional side can clear an underdog in a promotion-style playoff setting. Live match listings placed the game on 22 June 2026 and showed Execration as the side with the clearer statistical profile, including a 48% win rate and a recent run through earlier qualifier rounds, while comparative match pages describe Mentality Monsters as less proven at this level.[3][5] With the crowd-implied probability at 10% YES, Polymarket is pricing a relatively remote Execration win, which is materially harsher than a straight decimal-odds view would look on a betting exchange if that exchange were showing a closer line after removing overround.

Historically, Dota 2 qualifier markets can move sharply on bracket position and roster continuity rather than on headline team names, because BO3s in closed qualifiers are vulnerable to draft edges and last-minute availability changes. Execration have recent regional success in Southeast Asia, including a tournament win in early 2025, which supports the view that their baseline is above many qualification-stage opponents.[2] For comparison across platforms, Betfair and Smarkets typically express price as decimal odds and deduct a commission from winnings, whereas Polymarket shows the crowd’s implied probability directly and Kalshi prices contracts in cents with exchange-style fees; KYC access can also differ by jurisdiction, so the same match can present different usable pricing depending on where a trader is located. Market participants should watch for official bracket updates, any admin decision on schedule slippage, and whether the series is actually played at the published time, because a cancellation, tie, or delay beyond seven days would resolve this market 50-50 rather than to either side.[3][5]

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Methodology

This page compares Dota 2: Execration vs Mentality Monster (BO3) - The International Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier Playoffs specifically across Polymarket, Kalshi, Betfair Exchange and Smarkets. Live odds come from the Polymarket order book; the other venues' contract details are maintained manually because their APIs aren't directly comparable. Every CTA routes to Polymarket Alternative, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

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). Polymarket Alternative routes every trade directly into Polymarket's on-chain settlement, which is why payouts land fastest.

FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

On Polymarket Alternative, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

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 Polymarket Alternative?

Zero. Polymarket Alternative 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, Polymarket Alternative triggers a quick verification flow that finishes in minutes.