LoL: FURIA Esports vs Dplus KIA (BO3) - Esports World Cup Group A

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Market context

Dplus KIA defeated FURIA Esports 2–0 in the League of Legends Lower Bracket Semifinal at the Esports World Cup Group A, a result already confirmed on the event’s post-match discussion thread[2]. The match, initially scheduled for 15 July at 12:10 PM ET, concluded with Dplus KIA securing victory without FURIA winning a single game, making the 0% YES crowd-implied probability for FURIA accurate and final[2].

Historically, when a team loses a BO3 without taking a game, prediction markets on Polymarket resolve cleanly to the victor, with no 50–50 tie outcomes unless the match is cancelled or delayed beyond seven days[3]. In comparable Esports World Cup Group A elimination matches, such as the AL/DK versus G2/FUR decider, markets resolved within hours of the final game, reflecting the on-chain mechanics of USDC settlement on Polygon and the conditional token structure that locks outcomes once the official result is posted[2].

Traders should monitor the official Esports World Cup schedule for any rescheduling announcements, though the match is already complete, and verify the settlement timestamp on Polymarket to confirm resolution to Dplus KIA[3]. No further catalysts are expected, as the result is definitive and the settlement window closes on 15 July 2026, well before the current date of 16 July[2].

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Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote, four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to PolyGram, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

Settlement runs on-chain. Polymarket's contract logic separates YES and NO shares as conditional tokens; at resolution the winning share lifts to $1.00 and the losing one to $0. The outcome input comes from the UMA Optimistic Oracle, which secures against bad resolution with a bond + dispute window.

Once finalised, the smart contract pays USDC to the holders' wallets within minutes — no withdrawal fees beyond Polygon network gas. Kalshi settles in USD via CFTC clearance, Betfair in account currency net of commission, Manifold in play-money mana with no cash-out.

FAQ

How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

What does Polymarket cost to trade?

Polymarket itself charges 0% — the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction. Off-chain venues like Kalshi or Betfair charge 2-7% commission.

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.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

On Polymarket directly, no — it's wallet-based. Intermediary brokers like PolyGram trigger KYC only above $1,500 of lifetime trading volume; under that you trade pseudonymously with a single wallet address.

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.