Dota 2: Execration vs Amaru Gaming (BO3) - Games of the Future Group A

Platform comparison

Market context

Execration’s BO3 against Amaru Gaming in the Games of the Future Group A is already under way, with live scoreboards showing the match at 0-0 at the time of reporting.[1][6] That matters for the market because a 100% crowd-implied YES on Execration is much more decisive than the broader cross-platform pricing picture: Kalshi’s companion market has been closer to a coin-flip to slight Amaru lean, with Amaru at 56% and Execration at 44%, while other match pages have treated Execration as the marginal favourite rather than a near-lock.[18][7]

The historical frame is thin on direct head-to-head evidence, which limits how confidently any one side can be priced from matchup data alone. Strafe says this is the first meeting between Execration and Amaru Gaming, while recent form data favours Execration slightly, with 2 wins from its last 5 compared with Amaru’s 1 from 5; ranking snapshots also place Execration ahead of Amaru, though not by a margin that would normally justify certainty in a best-of-three.[3] The broader team numbers are also fairly close: one recent statistics page shows Execration on a 48% three-month win rate and Amaru on 37%, but another analytics page shows both teams with similar map-level output and Execration only modestly ahead on win rate over the last three months.[2][7]

For traders, the main catalysts are operational rather than strategic: confirmation that the scheduled start time holds, whether the BO3 begins on time, and whether any broadcast or bracket adjustment affects the settlement path. The market rules make those details important, because cancellation, a tie, or a delay beyond seven days would force a 50-50 resolution rather than a side win, and an unfinished series can also create non-standard outcomes depending on how organisers rule it.[Market description] Live match trackers and tournament pages currently indicate the fixture is on the books for 1 August, so the key risk is schedule slippage rather than uncertainty over whether the game exists at all.[2][13]

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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 Best Prediction Markets UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.

Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.

FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

Polymarket is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. The easiest 0%-fee broker into the same order book is Best Prediction Markets UK. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

Is this market available outside the US?

Polymarket itself is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Always check the legal status of prediction markets in your jurisdiction before trading.

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'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 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.