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406,019
Markets across
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 22, 9:39 AM EST
Kalshi
This group resolves based on the outcome of a single NPB (Japanese professional baseball) game between the Tokyo Yakult Swallows and the Hanshin Tigers. The market determines which team wins the game, with a 50-50 split resolution if the game is canceled or ends in a tie.
In the upcoming NPB game, scheduled for September 22 at 5:00AM ET: If the Tokyo Yakult Swallows win, the market will resolve to "Tokyo Yakult Swallows". If the Hanshin Tigers win, the market will resolve to "Hanshin Tigers". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, or ends in a tie, this market will resolve 50-50. The primary resolution source will be official information from the NPB. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
If Hanshin Tigers wins the Hanshin Tigers vs Tokyo Yakult Swallows Japan NPB game originally scheduled for Sep 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT, then the market resolves to Yes. If Tokyo Yakult Swallows wins the Hanshin Tigers vs Tokyo Yakult Swallows Japan NPB game originally scheduled for Sep 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT, then the market resolves to Yes.
Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Prices on Polymarket and Kalshi for this market can diverge due to several factors. Differences in trader demographics, liquidity, and the specific incentives offered on each platform all contribute. Polymarket may attract a different class of traders than Kalshi, leading to varying risk assessments and predictions. Furthermore, the volume of trading on each platform—Polymarket has seen volume of $100,074—can influence price discovery. Market makers and arbitrageurs play a role in reducing discrepancies, but temporary imbalances are common and reflect the unique dynamics of each exchange.
Several signals could significantly move this market. Key player injuries or unexpected changes in team performance are major catalysts. Any news regarding pitching rotations, batting lineups, or managerial decisions could also influence trader sentiment. Furthermore, results from regular season games leading up to the playoffs will provide valuable data points. Major upsets or dominant performances by either the Tokyo Yakult Swallows or the Hanshin Tigers will likely cause shifts in probabilities, as traders adjust their predictions based on the latest information.