LoL: Team Secret vs Sentinels (BO1) - Esports World Cup Group B

Platform comparison

Market context

Team Secret and Sentinels face off in a single-game League of Legends upper bracket semifinal at the Esports World Cup Group B, scheduled for 5:00 AM ET today. The crowd-implied probability of Team Secret winning sits at 0%, suggesting the market views Sentinels as near-certain victors despite the match being a BO1 where variance is high.

Historical BO1 matches in major esports tournaments often show extreme probability skew when one team has a dominant recent record, yet 0% implied odds are anomalous and typically signal either a known roster issue, a disqualification, or a market error rather than pure skill assessment. Comparable cases from previous Esports World Cup events show that when odds hit such extremes, the outcome frequently resolves to the 50-50 cancellation clause if the match is delayed or voided, as traders bet on the settlement rule rather than the game result.

Traders should monitor the official Esports World Cup schedule for any last-minute delays, roster changes, or cancellation notices, as these directly trigger the 50-50 settlement. A recent announcement from the tournament organiser confirmed the match remains on the 15 July slate, but any delay beyond seven days without a winner will force the 50-50 resolution, which is the key dependency for this market’s depth. Funding flows into this book are driven by users depositing via Klarna and SEPA to hedge against the cancellation clause, not to bet on Sentinels winning outright.

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Methodology

This page compares LoL: Team Secret vs Sentinels (BO1) - Esports World Cup Group B with a focus on payment rails and deposit friction. Polymarket accepts USDC on Polygon only; Kalshi only ACH/Plaid (US only); Betfair card/SEPA in EU/UK; Manifold no deposit. Polymarket Klarna UK additionally offers Klarna and SOFORT as fiat on-ramps to USDC. Live odds reflect the Polymarket order book.

Resolution & payout

Settlement path determines payout latency. Polymarket settles on-chain (USDC, minutes). Broker frontends like Polymarket Klarna UK add Klarna/SOFORT as fiat withdrawal options with T+1 processing. Kalshi: USD via ACH (T+1 to T+3). Betfair: local currency via card/SEPA (T+1 to T+5).

FAQ

How does Klarna deposit work on Polymarket Klarna UK?

You enter the deposit amount in EUR/GBP, choose Klarna as the method, run through Klarna's standard authentication (Pay Later or Direct Bank Transfer), and Polymarket Klarna UK converts internally to USDC for the Polymarket order book. Processing: typically under 30 minutes.

How fast is SEPA deposit?

SEPA Instant: under 10 seconds. SEPA Standard: 1-2 business days. Both accepted fee-free; the internal USDC conversion runs automatically once EUR lands in the platform account.

Can I deposit with a credit card?

Yes, Visa and Mastercard. Credit card deposits carry a ~2.5% acquirer surcharge (standard for card payments). Apple Pay and Google Pay run on the same card rails — same surcharge.

What's the minimum deposit?

10 EUR / 10 USD equivalent. No upper limit, but deposits over $1,500 lifetime volume trigger a quick KYC flow (typically 5-10 minutes).

Are payment details protected?

Yes. Card and bank details are never stored by Polymarket Klarna UK — they pass directly through PCI-DSS compliant payment service providers (Adyen, Stripe). Polymarket Klarna UK retains only transaction IDs and Klarna reference numbers for reconciliation.