Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Election Predictions UK) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
73% | 27% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Trade this market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
73% | 27% | 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 |
|---|---|
| O/U 3.5 Games | 73% |
| Match Winner | 66% |
| Game 1 Winner | 60% |
| Game 2 Winner | 59% |
| Game 3 Winner | 59% |
| Game 4 Winner | 58% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 30.5 in Game 1? | 55% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 30.5 in Game 4? | 54% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 30.5 in Game 2? | 54% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 30.5 in Game 3? | 54% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 53% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 51% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 51% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 51% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 51% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 51% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 51% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 51% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 51% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 50% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 50% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 50% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 50% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 50% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 50% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 50% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 50% |
| Both Teams Destroy Inhibitors | 50% |
| Odd/Even Total Kills | 50% |
| First Blood in Game 4? | 50% |
| First Blood in Game 2? | 50% |
| First Blood in Game 1? | 50% |
| First Blood in Game 3? | 50% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 49% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 49% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 49% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 49% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 49% |
| Both Teams Slay Baron Nashor | 49% |
| Any Player Quadra Kill | 49% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 49% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 49% |
| Both Teams Slay a Dragon | 49% |
| Any Player Penta Kill | 48% |
| Game Handicap: LY (-1.5) vs Team Secret Whales (+1.5) | 44% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 33.5 in Game 4? | 43% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 33.5 in Game 3? | 41% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 33.5 in Game 2? | 41% |
| Total Kills Over/Under 33.5 in Game 1? | 40% |
| O/U 4.5 Games | 34% |
| Game Handicap: LY (-2.5) vs Team Secret Whales (+2.5) | 23% |
| Game Handicap: TSW (-1.5) vs LYON (+1.5) | 22% |
| Game Handicap: TSW (-2.5) vs LYON (+2.5) | 7% |
Market context
Live Polymarket data shows 73% YES probability for LoL: LYON vs Team Secret Whales (BO5) - Mid-Season Invitational Playoffs. This market refers to the LoL Lower bracket quarterfinal 1 match between LYON and Team Secret Whales in the Mid-Season Invitational Playoffs, initially scheduled for July 8 at 4:00AM ET. This market …
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 LoL: LYON vs Team Secret Whales (BO5) - Mid-Season Invitational 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
Political markets typically settle on official candidate or agency confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, the two-hour window opens, then the smart contract pays USDC.
Kalshi settles USD via CFTC clearinghouse, with clearly defined resolution sources (e.g. AP race calls for elections). Betfair settles after the official outcome is registered with the league or agency. Manifold is play-money.
FAQ
- 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.
- 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.
- Why do Polymarket and Kalshi differ on elections?
- Kalshi must follow CFTC compliance — strict definitions, clear resolution sources, US citizens only with KYC. Polymarket operates globally without CFTC oversight — deeper liquidity, but also higher regulatory risk.
- Which political events have the biggest volume?
- US Presidential election, party nominations (DNC/RNC), Senate majorities, individual state outcomes (Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin), and major European elections. Peak markets reach $50-500M per event.
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