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.

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. Polymarket Alternative 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.

Lions vs. Bengals — Odds Across Venues | Polymarket Alternative 2026

Name: Lions vs. Bengals
Start: 2026-07-09T12:04:02.050Z
End: 2026-08-13T23:00:00.000Z

Platform comparison

Platform	YES odds	NO odds	Fee	KYC	Settlement
Polymarket (via Polymarket Alternative) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker)	64%	36%	0% (USDC on-chain)	No-KYC up to $1,500	USDC, auto via UMA oracle	Open the market →
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com	64%	36%	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
Spread -3.5	64%
Spread -4.5	59%
Spread -6.5	51%
Bengals O/U 22.5	50%
Lions O/U 15.5	50%
Lions O/U 16.5	50%
Lions O/U 14.5	50%
Bengals O/U 23.5	50%
Spread -7.5	37%
Lions vs. Bengals	24%
O/U 37.5	20%
O/U 38.5	20%
1H O/U 20.5	1%
1H Spread -6.5	1%
1H Moneyline	1%

Market context

The Lions vs. Bengals prediction market currently prices this outcome at 64% YES. In the upcoming NFL game, scheduled for August 13 at 7:00PM ET: If Lions wins, the market will resolve to "Lions". If Bengals wins, the market will resolve to "Bengals". If the game is postponed, this…

Live Data & Statistics

The Polymarket order book prices Spread -3.5 at 64% for "Lions vs. Bengals".

Spread -3.5 64% Other 36%

Live stats load when the match begins. Current market odds are shown above. Trading volume: $166K.

Methodology

We read Lions vs. Bengals 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.
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. Polymarket Alternative 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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