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Trade: Counter-Strike: Galorys vs paiN Academy (BO3) - CCT South America Series #1 Playoffs

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Resolution criteria on PolyGram: This market refers to the Counter-Strike Round of 16 match between Galorys and paiN Academy in the CCT South America Series #1 Playoffs, initially scheduled for May 8 at 6:00PM ET. This market will resolve to "Galorys" if Galorys win the match against paiN Academy. This market will resolve to "paiN Academy" if paiN Academy win the match against Galorys. If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without a winner determined, this market will resolve to 50-50.

PolyGram is an on-chain prediction market where you trade YES or NO outcome shares with real USDC on Polygon. For this market, buy YES if you believe the event will happen, or NO if you think it won't. Your maximum loss is your stake — winning shares pay $1.00 each at resolution. Unlike sportsbooks, there is no house edge: prices are set by supply and demand from other traders and reflect the crowd's real-time probability.

Liquidity
Total Volume
$75K
24h Volume
$74K
Open Interest
$8K
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Market outcomes

Match Winner 100% YES0% NO
Map 1 Winner 100% YES0% NO
Map 2 Winner 100% YES0% NO
O/U 2.5 Games 0% YES100% NO
Map Handicap: GLS (-1.5) vs paiN Academy (+1.5) 100% YES0% NO
Odd/Even Total Kills 0% YES100% NO
Odd/Even Total Rounds 100% YES0% NO
Odd/Even Total Kills 100% YES0% NO

Market context

Galorys and paiN Academy are scheduled to compete in a Counter-Strike best-of-three match on 8 May at 6:00PM ET as part of the CCT South America Series #1 Playoffs Round of 16. The current order book on Polymarket reflects a 100% implied probability for match completion, suggesting traders are pricing in near-certainty that the fixture will be played and resolved to either team rather than cancelled, delayed beyond the settlement window, or ending in a tie.

The CCT South America circuit has established a reliable track record for fixture completion, with regional tournaments typically proceeding on schedule despite occasional technical delays that resolve within the settlement parameters. paiN Academy operates as the academy roster of the established paiN Gaming organisation, which has maintained consistent participation in South American Counter-Strike competitions. Galorys, whilst less prominent in recent circuit history, has qualified through the same regional pathway, indicating both teams meet baseline competitive standards for the tournament format.

Traders should monitor official CCT announcements regarding any schedule adjustments or team roster changes in the days preceding the match. Internet connectivity issues, which occasionally affect South American esports broadcasts, represent the primary risk factor for match delays, though the seven-day settlement window provides substantial buffer against minor scheduling disruptions. Confirmation of both teams' participation and any venue or format changes should be tracked through the CCT's official channels and team social media accounts up until the scheduled start time.

Resolution source

This market settles from the official outcome published at https://kick.com/cct_cs2. A proposer submits the final result to the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon; the two-hour dispute window closes and payouts clear in USDC.

How to trade this market step by step

The mechanics for trading "Counter-Strike: Galorys vs paiN Academy (BO3) - CCT South America Series #1 Playoffs" are the same as any other PolyGram event contract. Each YES share resolves to $1 if the event happens, or $0 if it doesn't. The current price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the market's probability estimate, set live by the order book.

  1. Sign in on polygram.ink with your email — no full KYC under $1,500 lifetime trading volume.
  2. Deposit USDC on Polygon (lowest fees, ~$0.01 per transaction) or Ethereum. Funds credit after 12 confirmations.
  3. Pick a side. Buy YES if you believe the event will happen; buy NO if you think it won't. The current YES price reflects the market's collective probability.
  4. Size your position. If you stake 100 USDC at 50% YES, you'll receive shares that pay $200 if YES resolves true — a 100% gross return. If NO resolves, your shares are worth $0.
  5. Set risk controls (optional). Stop-loss, take-profit, and limit-order types all supported. Use the trade ticket's slippage box to cap your maximum entry price.
  6. Wait for resolution. When the event resolves on-chain via the UMA optimistic oracle, the winning side settles to 100¢ automatically and USDC hits your balance within seconds. Withdrawable to any wallet you control.

How active is this market?

$75K in lifetime turnover and $0 of resting liquidity puts this market in the above the median by volume for esports contracts on PolyGram. Order-book depth is thin — large orders may need to be split across the book or executed as limit orders.

Last 24 hours alone saw $74K in turnover, well above the lifetime daily-average for this market — a clear sign of news catalysing trader activity right now.

The market has been open for under a month — fresh enough that information asymmetry remains a real factor.

Higher-volume markets tend to have tighter spreads and faster price discovery — meaning the displayed YES/NO percentages are more likely to reflect the true crowd-implied probability rather than a single trader's directional view.

Key terms

YES / NO share
A binary outcome token that pays $1.00 if the underlying claim resolves true (YES) or false (NO), and $0 otherwise. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.
CLOB
Central limit order book. The matching engine that pairs YES buyers with NO buyers (effectively the same trade). Polymarket's CLOB on Polygon executes trades on-chain via the conditional-tokens framework.
Liquidity
USDC capital sitting in resting limit orders inside the order book. Deeper liquidity means smaller slippage on large trades and a tighter bid-ask spread.
UMA optimistic oracle
The on-chain dispute system that settles each Polymarket market. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution.
Slippage
The difference between the displayed mid-price and your fill price. Affects market orders most; limit orders avoid slippage but may take time to fill.
Conditional token
ERC-1155 outcome share issued by Gnosis Conditional Tokens on Polygon. The token type that resolves to $1.00 or $0.00 at settlement.

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Frequently asked questions

How does this market resolve?

Resolution is sourced from https://kick.com/cct_cs2. Settlement is executed by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon, with a 2-hour dispute window before payouts clear.

When does this market close?

This prediction market is scheduled to close on 9 May 2026. After the resolving event occurs, settlement typically clears within 24 hours once the UMA optimistic oracle confirms the outcome. All payouts are in USDC on the Polygon network.

How can I trade on "Counter-Strike: Galorys vs paiN Academy (BO3) - CCT South America Series #1 Playoffs"?

To trade on this prediction market, create a free PolyGram account at polygram.ink, deposit USDC via Polygon, and place a YES or NO order on the outcome you believe in. You can learn more on our how-it-works page. Your maximum loss is limited to your stake — there is no leverage or margin.

What happens when the market resolves?

When the outcome is determined, winning YES shares pay out $1.00 each in USDC, while losing shares pay $0. Settlement is handled by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon — a proposer submits the result, a two-hour dispute window opens, and if uncontested, payouts are distributed automatically. You can withdraw your winnings to any Polygon wallet.

Risk and regulatory note

Prediction-market positions can lose 100% of staked capital. Outcomes are uncertain by definition — historical accuracy of crowd-implied probabilities is high in aggregate but not for any single market. PolyGram does not provide investment advice. Trade only with capital you can afford to lose.

Regulatory status varies by jurisdiction. Germany, the United States, and most EU countries treat Polymarket-style event contracts under one of three frameworks: financial derivative, gambling product, or unregulated novel asset. Consult local counsel before trading.

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