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Counter-Strike: 9z vs Sharks (BO3) - Stake Ranked Episode 2 Playoffs

"Counter-Strike: 9z vs Sharks (BO3) - Stake Ranked Episode 2 Playoffs" — live political-market odds plus comparison across the four major prediction venues.

68% YES 32% NO Volume: $230K Liquidity: $171K Closes: 27 May 2026
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Counter-Strike: 9z vs Sharks (BO3) - Stake Ranked Episode 2 Playoffs

Platform comparison

PlatformYES oddsNO oddsFeeKYCSettlement
Election Predictions UK Pick
polygram.ink
68% 32% 0% (USDC on-chain) No-KYC up to $1,500 USDC, auto via UMA oracle Open on Election Predictions UK →
Polymarket
polymarket.com
68% 32% 0% Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU USDC, on-chain Open on Election Predictions UK →
Kalshi
kalshi.com
Up to 7% per trade US-only, KYC required USD Open on Election Predictions UK →
Betfair Exchange
betfair.com
2-5% commission Full KYC from first trade GBP / EUR Open on Election Predictions UK →
Manifold Markets
manifold.markets
Play-money (mana) None — play-money Mana (no cash-out) Open on Election Predictions UK →

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 Election Predictions UK.

Active sub-markets

Match Winner68% YES33% NO
Map 1 Winner56% YES44% NO
Map 2 Winner63% YES38% NO
O/U 2.5 Games46% YES55% NO
Map Handicap: 9z (-1.5) vs Sharks (+1.5)37% YES64% NO
Odd/Even Total Kills50% YES50% NO

Market context

Counter-Strike: 9z vs Sharks (BO3) - Stake Ranked Episode 2 Playoffs — current market-implied probability: 68%. This market refers to the Counter-Strike Upper bracket quarterfinal 4 match between 9z and Sharks in the Stake Ranked Episode 2 Playoffs, initially scheduled for May 27 at 1:30PM ET. This market will…

Methodology

Political prediction markets differ structurally from sports betting: thinner liquidity, longer settlement windows, higher sensitivity to single news events. This page shows the live Polymarket quote for Counter-Strike: 9z vs Sharks (BO3) - Stake Ranked Episode 2 Playoffs plus platform attributes for the three reference venues, so you can see at a glance where the deepest market for this question sits.

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.

FAQ

Is this market available outside the US?
Election Predictions UK is available in most jurisdictions where Polymarket isn't directly accessible. Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check local regulations.
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 Election Predictions UK?
Zero. Election Predictions UK 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.
How reliable are the quoted odds?
The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.
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