LoL: KT Rolster vs Hanwha Life Esports (BO3) - LCK Round 3-4 Legend Group

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Market context

Polymarket is pricing KT Rolster at **28% YES** on this BO3, with the contract settled in **USDC on Polygon** through conditional tokens once the LCK result is official. In practical terms, that price implies the market is still giving Hanwha Life Esports a clear edge, but not one so large that KT’s upset path is being ignored.

That sits broadly alongside recent pre-match reads that have HLE favoured, including a 58% series win estimate from EsportScanner and bookmaker-style odds showing Hanwha as the shorter side in prior 2026 meetings. The head-to-head has also been mixed rather than one-sided: KT beat HLE 2-1 in an earlier 2026 LCK round, while HLE took a 2-0 result in another matchup, so a sub-50% price for KT is consistent with a volatile pairing rather than a mismatch.[1][7][18]

For traders, the main catalysts are the official start time, any broadcast or schedule changes, and whether the series is actually completed within the settlement window. Polymarket’s rules matter here: if the match is not played, ends tied, or is delayed beyond seven days without a winner, the market resolves 50-50; if the match begins but is incomplete, resolution depends on whether a winner is determined before stoppage. That means late notices from LCK organisers or venue issues at LoL Park can matter as much as draft strength or recent form.[6][12]

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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

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

Polymarket is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. The easiest 0%-fee broker into the same order book is PolyGram. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

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 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.