Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Kalshi Alternative) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
80% | 20% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Go to the live market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
80% | 20% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Go to the live market → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Go to the live market → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Go to the live market → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Go to the live market → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Michael Thorbjornsen | 80% |
| Davis Riley | 15% |
| Ze-Cheng Dou | 5% |
| Peter Malnati | 4% |
| Stephan Jaeger | 3% |
| Ricky Castillo | 3% |
| Emiliano Grillo | 3% |
| Chris Kirk | 2% |
| Xander Schauffele | 2% |
| Corey Conners | 2% |
| Rickie Fowler | 1% |
| Ryan Gerard | 1% |
| Mark Hubbard | 1% |
| Henry Lebioda | 1% |
| Matt Wallace | 1% |
| Cameron Young | 1% |
| Jacob Bridgeman | 1% |
| Luke Clanton | 1% |
| Russell Henley | 1% |
| Kristoffer Ventura | 1% |
| Patrick Fishburn | 0% |
| Keegan Bradley | 0% |
| Doug Ghim | 0% |
| Michael Kim | 0% |
| Johnny Keefer | 0% |
| Brandt Snedeker | 0% |
| Kevin Yu | 0% |
| Patrick Cantlay | 0% |
| Eric Cole | 0% |
| Rico Hoey | 0% |
| Sung-Jae Im | 0% |
| Benjamin James | 0% |
| Gordon Sargent | 0% |
| Adam Schenk | 0% |
| Neal Shipley | 0% |
| Davis Thompson | 0% |
| Christiaan Bezuidenhout | 0% |
| Akshay Bhatia | 0% |
| Tony Finau | 0% |
| Chris Gotterup | 0% |
| Ben Griffin | 0% |
| David Lipsky | 0% |
| Max McGreevy | 0% |
| Jordan L. Smith | 0% |
| J.J. Spaun | 0% |
| Sam Stevens | 0% |
| Aaron Wise | 0% |
| Matt Kuchar | 0% |
| Zach Bauchou | 0% |
| Steven Fisk | 0% |
| Max Greyserman | 0% |
| Ryo Hisatsune | 0% |
| Billy Horschel | 0% |
| Si Woo Kim | 0% |
| Jackson Koivun | 0% |
| Stefano Mazzoli | 0% |
| Matt McCarty | 0% |
| Keita Nakajima | 0% |
| Thorbjorn Olesen | 0% |
| Jordan Spieth | 0% |
| Jackson Suber | 0% |
| Adam Svensson | 0% |
| Nick Taylor | 0% |
| Karl Vilips | 0% |
| Vince Whaley | 0% |
| Justin Lower | 0% |
| Zac Blair | 0% |
| Jimmy Stanger | 0% |
| Chandler Blanchet | 0% |
| Brian Campbell | 0% |
| Rafael Campos | 0% |
| Pierceson Coody | 0% |
| Joel Dahmen | 0% |
| Brad Dalke | 0% |
| Cam Davis | 0% |
| Austin Eckroat | 0% |
| Harris English | 0% |
| A.J. Ewart | 0% |
| Brice Garnett | 0% |
| Garrick Higgo | 0% |
| Joe Highsmith | 0% |
| Lee Hodges | 0% |
| Tom Hoge | 0% |
| Nicolai Hojgaard | 0% |
| Mackenzie Hughes | 0% |
| Patton Kizzire | 0% |
| Jake Knapp | 0% |
| Hideki Matsuyama | 0% |
| Mac Meissner | 0% |
| Matthieu Pavon | 0% |
| Marco Penge | 0% |
| Andrew Putnam | 0% |
| Chad Ramey | 0% |
| Kevin Roy | 0% |
| Ryan Ruffels | 0% |
| Matthias Schmid | 0% |
| Webb Simpson | 0% |
| Kevin Streelman | 0% |
| Dylan Wu | 0% |
| Sudarshan Yellamaraju | 0% |
| Player 0 | 0% |
| Player 1 | 0% |
| Player 2 | 0% |
| Player 3 | 0% |
| Player 4 | 0% |
| Player 5 | 0% |
| Player 6 | 0% |
| Player 7 | 0% |
| Player 8 | 0% |
| Player 9 | 0% |
| Player 10 | 0% |
| Player 11 | 0% |
| Player 12 | 0% |
| Player 13 | 0% |
| Player 14 | 0% |
| Player 15 | 0% |
| Player 16 | 0% |
| Player 17 | 0% |
| Player 18 | 0% |
| Player 19 | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
Market context
Live Polymarket data shows 80% YES probability for PGA Tour: Rocket Classic Winner. This market will resolve according to the listed player who wins the 2026 Rocket Classic tournament. If a listed player is eliminated from contention for the Rocket Classic tournament based on the of…
Methodology
We read PGA Tour: Rocket Classic Winner from four platform perspectives: Polymarket (on-chain CLOB), Kalshi (CFTC-regulated exchange), Betfair Exchange (sports book exchange), Smarkets (peer-to-peer betting exchange). Polymarket's live mid is the canonical probability; the side-by-side columns benchmark fees, KYC, settlement currency and deposit rails so you can choose the venue that fits your jurisdiction and trade size.
Resolution & payout
Settlement is the biggest difference between the four platforms: Polymarket on-chain in USDC (instant), Kalshi USD via CFTC (T+1), Betfair and Smarkets in local currency via bank withdrawal (T+1 to T+3). On-chain settlement clears in minutes — the fastest payout path of the four.
FAQ
- Polymarket vs Kalshi — which is better?
- Depends on your location. Kalshi is CFTC-regulated, US-only with full KYC. Polymarket is global, on-chain, no KYC up to $1,500. Polymarket has ~10x higher liquidity but higher regulatory risk.
- What does Polymarket cost vs Kalshi?
- Polymarket: 0% fees, only Polygon network costs (~$0.01/trade). Kalshi: up to 7% per trade plus spread. For high-frequency traders, Polymarket is dramatically cheaper.
- Which platform has the deepest liquidity?
- Polymarket — by a wide margin. Top markets reach $50-500M volume, Kalshi ~$200M cumulative, Betfair similar. Deeper liquidity means your trade moves the quote less.
- Is Betfair a Polymarket alternative?
- Only partially. Betfair Exchange is UK-focused with a sports-betting emphasis; they have politics markets but with thinner liquidity than Polymarket. Settlement in GBP/EUR, 2-5% commission on winnings.
- Are all these platforms regulated?
- No. Kalshi is CFTC-regulated (US). Betfair and Smarkets are UK Gambling Commission licensed. Polymarket operates without explicit regulation — a different risk profile than a regulated sportsbook.
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