Dota 2: GamerLegion vs 4 Anchors and Ilmeria (BO5) - The International North America Closed Qualifier Playoffs

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Market context

The real-world event is a Best of Five Dota 2 Grand Final between GamerLegion and 4 Anchors and Ilmeria at The International North America Closed Qualifier, originally set for 26 June at 7:00 PM ET. In prediction markets, a YES share pays out if the specified outcome occurs—here, if GamerLegion wins the match—while a NO share pays out if they do not. The current crowd-implied probability of 100% YES suggests near-total certainty that GamerLegion will secure victory, a stance that aligns with their recent dominance in the tournament.

Historically, such extreme probabilities in esports qualifiers often reflect a clear skill gap, as seen when top-ranked teams face significantly lower-ranked opponents. GamerLegion, ranked #15 globally and having won four of their last five matches, defeated 4 Anchors and Ilmeria (ranked #45) 2–0 in a prior Best of Three encounter on 24 June, with 94.2% of community votes favouring them[2][3]. This pattern mirrors past TI qualifiers where higher-ranked teams consistently advanced, making a 100% market reading a logical extension of established performance trends rather than an outlier.

Traders should monitor official tournament announcements for any schedule changes, match cancellations, or rule modifications that could alter the settlement conditions. While the match is scheduled as a BO5, the prior BO3 result and world rankings suggest GamerLegion’s superiority is well-documented, yet dependencies such as player availability or technical disruptions remain critical variables. No recent news source has indicated delays, but the settlement window ending 2026-06-27T05:15:00Z means any unresolved delay beyond seven days would trigger a 50–50 split[1]. The market’s structure rewards precise timing and awareness of these operational factors.

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Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote (Polymarket), four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to Prediction Market 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?

On Prediction Market UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

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 it cost to trade on Prediction Market UK?

Zero. Prediction Market UK routes every order to the live Polymarket order book; the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction.

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.

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.