Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Election Predictions UK) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
65% | 35% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Trade this market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
65% | 35% | 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 Handicap: 100T (-1.5) vs LOUD (+1.5) | 65% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-4.5) vs LOUD (+4.5) | 50% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 19.5 | 50% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 50% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 20.5 | 50% |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 50% |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 20.5 | 50% |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 19.5 | 50% |
| Map 2 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-4.5) vs LOUD (+4.5) | 50% |
| Map 3 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-4.5) vs LOUD (+4.5) | 50% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 | 50% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 20.5 | 50% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 19.5 | 50% |
| Map 3 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-3.5) vs LOUD (+3.5) | 50% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-3.5) vs LOUD (+3.5) | 50% |
| Map 2 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-3.5) vs LOUD (+3.5) | 50% |
| Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 22.5 | 50% |
| Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 22.5 | 50% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 22.5 | 50% |
| Map 2 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-2.5) vs LOUD (+2.5) | 50% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-2.5) vs LOUD (+2.5) | 50% |
| Map 3 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-2.5) vs LOUD (+2.5) | 50% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-5.5) vs LOUD (+5.5) | 50% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-6.5) vs LOUD (+6.5) | 50% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 17.5 | 50% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 18.5 | 50% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-7.5) vs LOUD (+7.5) | 50% |
| Map 1 Rounds Handicap: 100 Thieves (-8.5) vs LOUD (+8.5) | 50% |
| Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 16.5 | 50% |
| O/U 2.5 Games | 35% |
| Map 2 Winner | 30% |
| Match Winner | 12% |
| Map 1 Winner | 4% |
Market context
Traders on decentralised prediction markets give 65% probability to valorant: loud vs 100 thieves (bo3) - vct americas stage 2 group omega. This market refers to the Valorant match between LOUD and 100 Thieves in the VCT Americas Stage 2 Group Omega, initially scheduled for August 9 at 8:00PM ET. This market will resolve to "LOUD" if LOU…
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 Valorant: LOUD vs 100 Thieves (BO3) - VCT Americas Stage 2 Group Omega 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.
UK Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Can prediction markets influence election outcomes?
- Markets reflect expectations rather than create them. Studies show public-facing markets can anchor expectations, but don't influence the underlying outcome. Political markets are information, not advocacy.
- 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.
- How fast do political markets react to news?
- High-liquidity markets move within seconds to minutes. A Trump tweet on the economy can shift the "Trump 2024" market 2-5 points before mainstream media has written anything.
- 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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