Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Election Predictions UK) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Trade this market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Trade this market → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Trade this market → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Trade this market → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Trade this market → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Map 1 Winner | 100% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 100% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 18.5 | 91% |
| Match Winner | 81% |
| Map 2 Winner | 60% |
| Map Handicap: LGC (-1.5) vs MIBR (+1.5) | 59% |
| Map 2 Rounds Handicap: Legacy (-3.5) vs MIBR (+3.5) | 50% |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 50% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 50% |
| Map 3 Rounds Handicap: Legacy (-3.5) vs MIBR (+3.5) | 50% |
| Map 2 Rounds Handicap: Legacy (-6.5) vs MIBR (+6.5) | 50% |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 24.5 | 50% |
| O/U 2.5 Games | 40% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: Legacy (-6.5) vs MIBR (+6.5) | 10% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 24.5 | 10% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: Legacy (-9.5) vs MIBR (+9.5) | 10% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: MIBR (-3.5) vs Legacy (+3.5) | 10% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 27.5 | 10% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: Legacy (-3.5) vs MIBR (+3.5) | 9% |
| Map Handicap: MIBR (-1.5) vs Legacy (+1.5) | 1% |
| Map 2 Rounds Handicap: MIBR (-3.5) vs Legacy (+3.5) | 0% |
Market context
Live Polymarket data shows 100% YES probability for Counter-Strike: Legacy vs MIBR (BO3) - Esports World Cup Group B. This market refers to the Counter-Strike Lower bracket semifinal 1 match between Legacy and MIBR in the Esports World Cup Group B, initially scheduled for August 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET. This market w…
Methodology
This page tracks Counter-Strike: Legacy vs MIBR (BO3) - Esports World Cup Group B across four political prediction venues. Live odds come from the Polymarket order book (the deepest political prediction-market book). Kalshi is the CFTC-regulated US alternative, Betfair the established UK sports-exchange with politics markets, Manifold the open play-money variant. For users geo-blocked from Polymarket directly, brokers like Election Predictions UK provide a 0%-fee route into the same order book.
Resolution & payout
For political markets the resolution source is decisive. Polymarket defines a concrete source per contract (e.g. AP, Reuters, official electoral commission) and uses the UMA Optimistic Oracle as the on-chain dispute mechanism. With a clearly defined outcome the USDC payout lands within minutes of the final confirmation.
UK Frequently Asked Questions
- How accurate are political prediction markets?
- Historically more accurate than polls. Polymarket's Brier score on US 2024 elections was ~0.11 — better than 538 (~0.14) and every mainstream poll. Markets aggregate information with real skin in the game.
- What resolution source is used for elections?
- Polymarket defines the source per contract — usually Associated Press (AP Race Call), Reuters or the official electoral commission. The source is stated in contract details before the market opens.
- Which platform has the deepest political liquidity?
- Polymarket — by far. US 2024 presidential volume was ~$3.5B vs Kalshi (~$200M) and Betfair (~$120M). Where Polymarket is geo-blocked, brokers like Election Predictions UK route into the same order book at 0% fees.
- Are political prediction markets legal in my country?
- It varies. They sit in legal gray areas in most jurisdictions. Polymarket is geo-blocked from US/UK/EU; some broker frontends have a different geo footprint. Trade only with capital you can afford to lose, and only if you understand the legal status in your jurisdiction.
- Are UK election prediction markets available from the UK?
- Yes. Betfair Exchange and Smarkets offer UKGC-regulated UK election markets (seat counts, party share, constituency results). Polymarket also lists UK election contracts with deeper global liquidity. Betfair winnings are typically tax-free for UK individuals; Polymarket profits are subject to HMRC CGT.
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