Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Polymarket Legal UK) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
11% | 89% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Trade this market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
11% | 89% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Trade this market → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Trade this market → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Trade this market → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Trade this market → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | 11% |
| Rory McIlroy | 10% |
| Tommy Fleetwood | 6% |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | 5% |
| Jon Rahm | 4% |
| Xander Schauffele | 3% |
| Viktor Hovland | 3% |
| Robert MacIntyre | 3% |
| Collin Morikawa | 2% |
| Chris Gotterup | 2% |
| Justin Rose | 2% |
| Wyndham Clark | 2% |
| Tyrrell Hatton | 2% |
| Cameron Young | 2% |
| Si Woo Kim | 2% |
| Sam Burns | 2% |
| Russell Henley | 2% |
| Min Woo Lee | 2% |
| Joaquin Niemann | 1% |
| Tom Kim | 1% |
| Patrick Reed | 1% |
| Shane Lowry | 1% |
| Bryson DeChambeau | 1% |
| Brooks Koepka | 1% |
| Justin Thomas | 1% |
| Aaron Rai | 1% |
| J.J. Spaun | 1% |
| Alex Fitzpatrick | 1% |
| Jordan Spieth | 1% |
| Patrick Cantlay | 1% |
| Hideki Matsuyama | 1% |
| Harris English | 1% |
| Kurt Kitayama | 1% |
| Ben Griffin | 1% |
| Maverick McNealy | 1% |
| Akshay Bhatia | 1% |
| Rickie Fowler | 1% |
| Kristoffer Reitan | 1% |
| Alexander Noren | 1% |
| Hao-Tong Li | 1% |
| Adam Scott | 0% |
| Cameron Smith | 0% |
| Corey Conners | 0% |
| Brian Harman | 0% |
| Victor Perez | 0% |
| Michael Thorbjornsen | 0% |
| Jordan L. Smith | 0% |
| David Puig | 0% |
| Max Homa | 0% |
| Ryan Gerard | 0% |
| Angel Ayora | 0% |
| Johnny Keefer | 0% |
| Jason Day | 0% |
| Sepp Straka | 0% |
| Ryan Fox | 0% |
| Jacob Bridgeman | 0% |
| Keegan Bradley | 0% |
| Matt Wallace | 0% |
| Tom McKibbin | 0% |
| Ryo Hisatsune | 0% |
| Jake Knapp | 0% |
| Eric Cole | 0% |
| JT Poston | 0% |
| Marco Penge | 0% |
| Bud Cauley | 0% |
| Gary Woodland | 0% |
| Keita Nakajima | 0% |
| Keith Mitchell | 0% |
| Sahith Theegala | 0% |
| Thomas Detry | 0% |
| Alex Smalley | 0% |
| Harry Hall | 0% |
| Daniel Berger | 0% |
| Max Greyserman | 0% |
| Jayden Schaper | 0% |
| Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen | 0% |
| Michael Kim | 0% |
| Lucas Herbert | 0% |
| Matt McCarty | 0% |
| Nick Taylor | 0% |
| Hendrik Du Plessis | 0% |
| Sung-Jae Im | 0% |
| Andrew Novak | 0% |
| Casey Jarvis | 0% |
| Pierceson Coody | 0% |
| Billy Horschel | 0% |
| Daniel Hillier | 0% |
| Michael Brennan | 0% |
| Jackson Suber | 0% |
| Jesper Svensson | 0% |
| Bernd Wiesberger | 0% |
| Laurie Canter | 0% |
| Francesco Molinari | 0% |
| Scott Vincent | 0% |
| Sami Valimaki | 0% |
| Louis Oosthuizen | 0% |
| Matthew Jordan | 0% |
| John Parry | 0% |
| Sam Stevens | 0% |
| Daniel Brown | 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
PGA Tour: The Open Championship Winner — current market-implied probability: 11%. This market will resolve according to the listed player who wins the 2026 The Open Championship tournament. If a listed player is eliminated from contention for the The Open Championship tournament b…
Methodology
This overview of PGA Tour: The Open Championship Winner reviews the four comparable platforms from a regulatory perspective: which is accessible in your jurisdiction, where KYC kicks in, how the platform is classified by your country of residence. Live probability is the Polymarket mid; comparison columns show regulatory status, KYC thresholds and settlement options for each platform.
Resolution & payout
On Polymarket, resolution runs on-chain via UMA Optimistic Oracle. USDC payout is instant and automatic, with no KYC. Tax treatment depends on your jurisdiction — in the US, gains are usually ordinary income; in the UK, often capital gains. Consult a tax professional for your situation.
FAQ
- Is Polymarket legal in my country?
- Polymarket is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. Actual usage via the Polymarket interface is not possible there. The legal status itself varies — many countries treat prediction markets as a gray area. Polymarket Legal UK has a different geo footprint.
- Can I trade anonymously?
- Pseudonymously, yes — up to the KYC threshold. Polymarket Legal UK stores an email address and wallet addresses rather than a legal name. Over $1,500 lifetime volume triggers KYC, after which identity is no longer anonymous.
- Are prediction markets gambling?
- Legally unclear in most jurisdictions. Some interpretations classify them as wagering (gambling regulation applies), others as derivatives (financial regulation applies). There's no global precedent specifically for on-chain prediction markets.
- Is there a withdrawal cap?
- No platform-side cap. You can withdraw any amount provided KYC is complete. SEPA bank withdrawals over €15,000 trigger additional anti-money-laundering checks (statutory obligation for all platforms).
- What if regulation changes?
- If regulation changes in your jurisdiction (e.g. prediction markets are banned), Polymarket Legal UK would geo-block the affected region and continue processing withdrawals. Your funds remain withdrawable at any time.
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