Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Sport Prediction) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
47% | 53% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
47% | 53% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Live odds → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Live odds → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Live odds → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Live odds → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Alexandru Nazare | 47% |
| Eugen Tomac | 26% |
| Sorin Grindeanu | 13% |
| Ilie Bolojan | 3% |
| Ionuț Dumitru | 1% |
| Radu Burnete | 1% |
| Mugur Isărescu | 0% |
| Mircea Geoană | 0% |
| Anca Dragu | 0% |
| Lucian Isar | 0% |
| Cătălin Predoiu | 0% |
| George Simion | 0% |
| Marcel Ciolacu | 0% |
| Alexandru Rafila | 0% |
| Sebastian Burduja | 0% |
| Elena Lasconi | 0% |
| Cătălin Drulă | 0% |
| Vasile Dîncu | 0% |
| Dacian Cioloș | 0% |
| Emil Boc | 0% |
| Dominic Fritz | 0% |
| Raluca Turcan | 0% |
| Lucian Croitoru | 0% |
| Delia Velculescu | 0% |
| Nicolae Ciucă | 0% |
| Hunor Kelemen | 0% |
| Calin Georgescu | 0% |
| Șerban Matei | 0% |
| Alexandru Rogobete | 0% |
| Dragoș Pîslaru | 0% |
| Traian Basescu | 0% |
| Dan Motreanu | 0% |
| Victor Ponta | 0% |
| Ciprian Ciucu | 0% |
| Siegfried Mureșan | 0% |
| Adrian Veștea | 0% |
| Person O | 0% |
| Person P | 0% |
| Person Q | 0% |
| Person R | 0% |
| Person S | 0% |
| Person T | 0% |
| Person U | 0% |
| Person V | 0% |
| Person W | 0% |
| Person X | 0% |
| Person Y | 0% |
| Person Z | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
Market context
Live Polymarket data shows 47% YES probability for Next Prime Minister of Romania?. This market will resolve to the next individual who officially assumes the office of Prime Minister of Romania by December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. To count for resolution, the individual must be forma…
Methodology
Sports-specific comparison page for Next Prime Minister of Romania?. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi or Manifold.
Resolution & payout
Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.
UK Frequently Asked Questions
- When do sports markets resolve?
- Typically within hours of the official final whistle. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with source URLs pointing at official league data feeds — e.g. the Premier League for EPL markets, UEFA for Champions League, FIFA for World Cup.
- Can I bet on individual matches?
- Yes, Polymarket lists every major Premier League / Champions League / World Cup match as its own market. Liquidity varies — top matches like El Clásico or a semi-final often have six-figure pools, lower-league games closer to three-figure.
- Is Polymarket legal in the UK?
- Polymarket is accessible to UK traders but is not UKGC-licensed. It operates under US CFTC jurisdiction. UK residents face no domestic legal prohibition on using it, but UKGC consumer protections do not apply. For UKGC-regulated alternatives, Betfair Exchange and Smarkets offer similar prediction-style markets.
- Do I pay tax on prediction market profits in the UK?
- UKGC-licensed platform profits (Betfair, Smarkets) are typically tax-free gambling winnings for UK individuals. Polymarket profits involve USDC crypto transactions, which HMRC treats as Capital Gains Tax events. Keep full transaction records and report via Self Assessment if gains exceed £3,000 per tax year.
- How do I deposit on Polymarket from the UK?
- UK traders typically fund Polymarket via Coinbase UK, Kraken or Revolut — buying USDC with GBP and transferring to a Polygon-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet). Polymarket's onboarding walks you through the bridging process. Typical GBP-to-USDC conversion costs 0.5–1%.
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