Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Polymarket Alternative) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
98% | 2% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Open the market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
98% | 2% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Open the market → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Open the market → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Open the market → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Open the market → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Match Winner | 98% |
| Game Handicap: HLE (-1.5) vs Team Secret Whales (+1.5) | 95% |
| Game 1 Winner | 91% |
| Game 2 Winner | 89% |
| Game 3 Winner | 89% |
| Game Handicap: HLE (-2.5) vs Team Secret Whales (+2.5) | 74% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 30.5 in Game 2? | 64% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 64% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 30.5 in Game 1? | 64% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 30.5 in Game 3? | 63% |
| First Blood in Game 1? | 63% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 62% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 62% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 61% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 61% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 61% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 60% |
| Game 4 Winner | 59% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 56% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 53% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 51% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 51% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 50% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 50% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 50% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 50% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 33.5 in Game 2? | 48% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 33.5 in Game 3? | 48% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 33.5 in Game 1? | 46% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 45% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 45% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 43% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 43% |
| First Blood in Game 3? | 43% |
| First Blood in Game 2? | 42% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 39% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 39% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 39% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 39% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 36% |
| First Blood in Game 4? | 35% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 30.5 in Game 4? | 34% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 33.5 in Game 4? | 31% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 28% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 27% |
| O/U 3.5 Games | 26% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 23% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 23% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 20% |
| O/U 4.5 Games | 5% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 4% |
Market context
Based on real-money crowd forecasting, lol: hanwha life esports vs team secret whales (bo5) - mid-season invitational playoffs stands at 98% likelihood according to current market consensus. This market refers to the LoL Upper bracket quarterfinal 3 match between Hanwha Life Esports and Team Secret Whales in the Mid-Season Invitational Playoffs, initially scheduled for…
Methodology
We read LoL: Hanwha Life Esports vs Team Secret Whales (BO5) - Mid-Season Invitational 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
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
- 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.
- Is Betfair a Polymarket alternative?
- Only partially. Betfair Exchange is UK-focused with a sports-betting emphasis; they have politics markets but with thinner liquidity than Polymarket. Settlement in GBP/EUR, 2-5% commission on winnings.
- Which platform is accessible globally?
- Polymarket is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Kalshi is US-only. Betfair and Smarkets are UK-restricted. Polymarket Alternative has a different geo footprint and routes to Polymarket's order book at 0% fees.
- Which platform supports Klarna/SOFORT?
- Directly: none. Polymarket accepts only USDC on Polygon. Polymarket Alternative offers a fiat on-ramp via Klarna or SOFORT (DE/AT/CH) and converts internally to USDC for the Polymarket order book. T+1 processing.
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