Counter-Strike: Vitality vs Aurora Gaming (BO3) - PGL Cluj-Napoca Playoffs
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$1,800,775
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Description
This event group covers a Counter-Strike best-of-three match between Vitality and Aurora Gaming at PGL Cluj-Napoca Playoffs scheduled for February 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET. Markets span individual map winners, match outcome, map handicap, and total maps played, with resolution sourced primarily from HLTV.org.
Polymarket defines detailed edge cases (forfeits, incomplete matches, delays) with 50-50 fallbacks, while Kalshi provides minimal guidance. Additionally, Polymarket's Map Handicap and Total Maps markets contain a logical ambiguity regarding whether a forfeit victory constitutes a 'completed match' for counting purposes.
Hero Tip:
Before trading Polymarket's Map Handicap or Total Maps markets, confirm with the platform whether a 1-0 forfeit victory counts as match completion and whether maps won by forfeit are included in the count. For Kalshi, assume any decisive outcome (including forfeit) resolves Yes; if the match is canceled or delayed beyond 7 days without play, request clarification on the 50-50 fallback.
Critical Divergence Points:
Polymarket: Five distinct markets with explicit edge-case handling. Map 1 and Map 2 resolve 50-50 if not completed; Match Winner resolves 50-50 if canceled, delayed beyond 7 days, or ends in forfeit/disqualification. Map Handicap and Total Maps count forfeit/disqualification maps only if match is 'completed,' but resolve 50-50 if match begins but is incomplete due to forfeiture—creating logical ambiguity. All resolve via HLTV.org within 2 hours, or credible reporting consensus if delayed. Key Quote: 'Maps won by forfeit, disqualification, walkover, or default are counted towards the handicap, provided that the match is completed.'
Kalshi: Single binary market: resolves Yes if either Vitality or Aurora Gaming wins the match originally scheduled for Feb 20, 2026. No explicit handling of cancellations, delays, forfeits, or disqualifications. Implicitly assumes a winner will be determined. Key Quote: 'If Vitality wins the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026: Aurora Gaming vs. Vitality CS2 match originally scheduled for Feb 20, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes.'
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