LoL: CTBC Flying Oyster vs GAM Esports (BO3) - LCP Group Stage

Platform comparison

Market context

CTBC Flying Oyster meet GAM Esports in a best-of-three LCP Group Stage match, and the market’s 37% YES price implies the sportsbook-style favourite is the other side. That is broadly consistent with recent cross-platform readings: Strafe’s preview had CTBC Flying Oyster at about 69% to win the match, while match databases show GAM taking the most recent head-to-head 2-1 in May 2026 and CTBC holding the stronger longer-run record in the pairing overall.[4][15][18]

That split between historical edge and more recent form is the key way to read the contract. CTBC’s better all-time matchup record argues for a fair amount of upside if the series goes to three games, but GAM’s recent wins and the market’s sub-40% implied probability suggest traders are assigning meaningful weight to current form and side-selection rather than just head-to-head history.[4][15][18] In other words, the 37% price looks like a clear underdog number, but not a deep long-shot one.

For catalysts, the main variables are confirmation that the series starts on schedule, whether there are any last-minute roster or draw announcements, and how the teams look in earlier Group Stage results on the same day, since live tournament context can move esports prices quickly. The match listing itself places kickoff at 11:30 AM UTC on 31 July, and the settlement rules mean any cancellation, tie, or long delay can force a 50-50 outcome rather than a normal win/loss resolution.[1][4]

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Methodology

We track LoL: CTBC Flying Oyster vs GAM Esports (BO3) - LCP Group Stage across the five venues with material prediction-market liquidity. The probability shown is the live Polymarket mid; the comparison rows summarise how each venue treats the underlying contract — fees, KYC thresholds, settlement currency, deposit options. The highlighted row marks the cheapest route into Polymarket's order book.

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

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.

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 Best Prediction Markets UK trigger KYC only above $1,500 of lifetime trading volume; under that you trade pseudonymously with a single wallet address.