Dota 2: Level UP vs RE.Arise (BO3) - EPL Masters Group B

Platform comparison

Market context

Level UP face RE.Arise in a best-of-three Dota 2 group-stage match in EPL Masters Group B, with the series listed for 6 August at 09:00 UTC, which corresponds to 5:00AM ET. The prediction market is effectively pricing a near-certainty outcome at 100% YES, while the broader pre-match picture is less one-sided: one comparison board shows Level UP attracting about 66.7% of community votes, and another model-based preview puts them around 71%, so the market-implied figure sits above both consensus estimates.

That gap matters because the fixture is not yet a completed result and the settlement rules include non-play scenarios such as cancellation, a tie, or a delay beyond seven days. Level UP also came into the match with the cleaner group-stage profile in public previews, while RE.Arise had more mixed recent results, which helps explain the lean towards Level UP rather than full-blown uncertainty. Comparable Dota 2 group matches often settle on late line-up confirmation, server-room timing, or whether the series actually starts; if the bracket or broadcast is rescheduled, the contract’s 50-50 backstop becomes relevant.

The main catalysts are simple: the official start time, whether both teams field their expected rosters, and whether the series begins and finishes on schedule. Live listings show the match as upcoming on 6 August, but the settlement window closes the same day at 15:15 UTC, so any delay, walkover, or administrative change close to start time is the key risk to watch. In cross-platform terms, sportsbook-style pricing appears materially less extreme than the contract’s 100% YES reading, which leaves the biggest divergence between market price and the more moderate external consensus.

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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

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

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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.

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Do I need to KYC for this market?

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