Counter-Strike: Legacy vs TYLOO (BO3) - CS Asia Championships Group A

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Market context

Legacy and TYLOO are due to meet in a best-of-three at the CS Asia Championships Group A upper-bracket semifinal, with the market set to resolve on the match winner. The crowd price is already pinned at 100% for a result being determined, which usually reflects a live event that is expected to go ahead rather than a view on which side is stronger. In practice, these markets can stay heavily one-sided once the start time is confirmed and the schedule is stable, especially when traders have already funded accounts and moved balances in through the fastest rails available.

Recent CS Asia Championships pricing has tended to follow team news and bracket certainty more than pure pre-match ranking, with TYLOO drawing attention as a familiar Chinese side and Legacy arriving from the same event path. A comparable pattern can be seen in other late-stage esports books where depth improves after deposits clear via SEPA or card-linked on-ramps such as Klarna, while USDC users can add liquidity quickly when an event is live and near settlement. Liquipedia lists TYLOO as an established Chinese organisation, and recent event coverage on the tournament circuit has shown them appearing repeatedly in CAC matchups, which helps explain why the market can attract follow-through once traders see the bracket confirmed.

The key catalysts are straightforward: whether the match starts on time, whether the organiser keeps the current schedule, and whether either side withdraws or is forced into a technical default. Polymarket’s own market page reflects that the contract is tied to the match being played and completed, so any disruption to the fixture matters more than pre-match sentiment. For traders, the relevant flow is often not the headline probability but whether fresh deposits have settled in time for the book to deepen before the opening map, particularly when on-ramp friction and withdrawal preferences shape how quickly funds cycle back into esports markets.

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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 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

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

On PolyGram, 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.

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 it cost to trade on PolyGram?

Zero. PolyGram 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.