Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Polymarket Qué Es) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
95% | 5% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | See live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
95% | 5% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | See live odds → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | See live odds → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | See live odds → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | See live odds → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Xavier Becerra | 95% |
| Steve Hilton | 5% |
| Rick Caruso | 0% |
| Alex Padilla | 0% |
| Katie Porter | 0% |
| Antonio Villaraigosa | 0% |
| Stephen Cloobeck | 0% |
| Butch Ware | 0% |
| Betty Yee | 0% |
| Toni Atkins | 0% |
| Kyle Langford | 0% |
| Chad Bianco | 0% |
| Eleni Kounalakis | 0% |
| Daniel Mercuri | 0% |
| Tony Thurmond | 0% |
| Michael Younger | 0% |
| Leo Zacky | 0% |
| Nicole Shanahan | 0% |
| Eric Swalwell | 0% |
| Tom Steyer | 0% |
| Kamala Harris | 0% |
| Matt Mahan | 0% |
| Elaine Culotti | 0% |
| Option F | 0% |
| Option G | 0% |
| Option H | 0% |
| Option I | 0% |
| Option J | 0% |
| Option K | 0% |
| Option L | 0% |
| Option M | 0% |
| Option N | 0% |
| Option O | 0% |
| Option P | 0% |
| Option Q | 0% |
| Option R | 0% |
| Option S | 0% |
| Option T | 0% |
| Option U | 0% |
| Option V | 0% |
| Option W | 0% |
| Option X | 0% |
| Option Y | 0% |
| Option Z | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
Market context
California Governor Election Winner. The market is currently pricing the outcome at 0% YES, meaning crowd-implied probability sits at that level. Settlement is scheduled for 2026-11-04T04:59:00Z. Unlike a sportsbook, the price you see is set by buyers and sellers competing in a live order book — there is no house edge or bookmaker margin to fade.
World-affairs prediction markets price discrete geopolitical outcomes — ceasefires, treaty signings, leadership transitions — and tend to drift on rumour and snap-correct on official announcements.
Watch for the underlying catalysts that move this category: each official announcement, dataset release, or scheduled milestone generally produces a step change in the implied probability. Trades execute instantly on Polygon, and shares pay $1 each at resolution if your side wins.
Methodology
Methodologically we separate two layers: the live probability (Polymarket mid-price) and the platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement currency, payment rails). That keeps the comparison honest — a single canonical probability across the row, with the venue-by-venue trade-offs spelt out in the columns next to it.
Resolution & payout
At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.
On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.
FAQ
- 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 Polymarket cost to trade?
- Polymarket itself charges 0% — the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction. Off-chain venues like Kalshi or Betfair charge 2-7% commission.
- 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.
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