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Counter-Strike: FaZe vs Sharks (BO3) - Stake Ranked Episode 2 Playoffs

Polymarket vs Kalshi vs Betfair vs Smarkets for "Counter-Strike: FaZe vs Sharks (BO3) - Stake Ranked Episode 2 Playoffs" — live odds, fees and KYC side-by-side.

96% YES 4% NO Volume: $804K Liquidity: $259K Closes: 30 May 2026
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Counter-Strike: FaZe vs Sharks (BO3) - Stake Ranked Episode 2 Playoffs

Platform comparison

PlatformYES oddsNO oddsFeeKYCSettlement
Polymarket Alternative Pick
polygram.ink
96% 4% 0% (USDC on-chain) No-KYC up to $1,500 USDC, auto via UMA oracle Open on Polymarket Alternative →
Polymarket
polymarket.com
96% 4% 0% Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU USDC, on-chain Open on Polymarket Alternative →
Kalshi
kalshi.com
Up to 7% per trade US-only, KYC required USD Open on Polymarket Alternative →
Betfair Exchange
betfair.com
2-5% commission Full KYC from first trade GBP / EUR Open on Polymarket Alternative →
Manifold Markets
manifold.markets
Play-money (mana) None — play-money Mana (no cash-out) Open on Polymarket Alternative →

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 Polymarket Alternative.

Active sub-markets

Match Winner96% YES5% NO
Map 1 Winner100% YES0% NO
Map 2 Winner83% YES18% NO
O/U 2.5 Games14% YES86% NO
Map Handicap: FaZe (-1.5) vs Sharks (+1.5)82% YES19% NO
Odd/Even Total Kills10% YES90% NO

Market context

Market consensus: 96% chance of counter-strike: faze vs sharks (bo3) - stake ranked episode 2 playoffs. Prediction markets aggregate real capital to produce this probability signal. This market refers to the Counter-Strike Lower bracket semifinal match between FaZe and Sharks in the Stake Ranked Episode 2 Playoffs, initially scheduled for May 29 at 1:30PM ET. …

Methodology

This page compares Counter-Strike: FaZe vs Sharks (BO3) - Stake Ranked Episode 2 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

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

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'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 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.
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.
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