Updated September 29, 2026 · WagerCue Editorial Team
Fairplay vs Polymarket
Fairplay
Higher score in this comparison
Polymarket
What sets them apart
| Compare | FairplayReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | PolymarketReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | Curacao (gaming licence), UK Gambling Commission | Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Designated Contract Market (DCM) registered under the Commodity Exchange Act |
| Minimum deposit | ₹100 to ₹500 | $2 to $9 |
| Withdrawal time | 30 min to 2 hrs (UPI) | Instant |
| Payment methods | UPI, Net banking/IMPS, Debit/credit cards, E wallets, Cryptocurrency | USDC, USDT, DAI, PUSD, Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain, Solana, Bitcoin, Tron |
| Sports markets | Cricket, Football, Tennis, Kabaddi | NFL, Soccer, Esports, Politics, Crypto, Economy, World events |
| Restricted countries | India | Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Denmark, France, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Switzerland, Spain |
| Sportsbook type | Bookmaker, ExchangeCovers more | Exchange |
| Welcome offer | 300% match up to INR 50,000 | Not confirmed |
| Wagering requirement | 30 | Not confirmed |
| Live streaming | Yes | Not confirmed |
| ID checks | Required | Not confirmed |
| Responsible gambling tools | Deposit limits, Cool off, Self exclusion | Not confirmed |
| Wagering applies to | Bonus | Not confirmed |
| Bonus match | 300% | Not confirmed |
| Maximum bonus | ₹50,000 | Not confirmed |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | Not confirmed | 0 hours |
| Bonus types | No deposit, Free bet | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Fairplay scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Regulators: only Fairplay offers Curacao (gaming licence), UK Gambling Commission.
- Regulators: only Polymarket offers Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Designated Contract Market (DCM) registered under the Commodity Exchange Act.
- Restricted countries: only Fairplay offers India.
- Restricted countries: only Polymarket offers Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria.
- Founded is lower at Fairplay: 2017 vs 2020.
- Fairplay is licensed in 1 more country.
- Payment methods: only Fairplay offers UPI, Net banking/IMPS, Debit/credit cards.
- Payment methods: only Polymarket offers USDC, USDT, DAI.
- Sports markets: only Fairplay offers Cricket, Football, Tennis.
Our verdict on each
Fairplay
Fairplay pairs a large welcome offer with fast UPI withdrawals and dual UK and Curacao regulation, which suits Indian bettors who want cricket and kabaddi markets alongside a casino floor. The trade-off is a 30 wagering requirement on the bonus and a INR 100 to INR 500 entry deposit.
Polymarket
Polymarket runs as a CFTC-registered prediction exchange rather than a sportsbook, and it suits adults who want to trade on outcomes in politics, crypto, economics and sport. Fees are taker-only, with makers paying nothing, and its minimum deposit sits below the category median of €6.88.
Score breakdown
| Area | Fairplay | Polymarket |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Deposits start at INR 100 to INR 500 with UPI, Net banking/IMPS and Debit/credit cards and withdrawals running 30 min to 2 hrs (UPI). | 9.3Higher |
| Offer | 9.1Welcome offer of 300% match up to INR 50,000 with wagering of 30 counted on the bonus alone. | 9.5Higher |
| Trust | 9.0Higher | 8.5 |
How they place
| Ranking | Fairplay | Polymarket |
|---|---|---|
| Betting sites and sportsbooks | 103 of 644 | 168 of 644 |
| Betting exchanges | 2 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
Which one suits you
Pick Fairplay if trust and sportsbook type matter most.
Pick Polymarket if offer matter most.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Fairplay | Polymarket |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Fast payouts, On chain, Mobile appCovers more | Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Welcome bonus | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Fairplay Exchange Limited | QCX LLC d/b/a Polymarket US |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Founded | 2017Lower | 2020 |
| Support channels | Chat, Email | Email, Help centre, Community |
Casinos
| Fact | Fairplay | Polymarket |
|---|---|---|
| Game providers | Evolution, Microgaming, Ezugi, NetEnt, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Red Tiger, BGaming, ISoftBet, Booongo, Spribe, JILI | Not confirmed |
| Live dealer games | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Game types | Slots, Live, Table, Blackjack, Roulette, Crash | Not confirmed |
Crypto casinos
| Fact | Fairplay | Polymarket |
|---|---|---|
| Coins accepted | Not confirmed | BTC, ETH, USDT, Sol |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Fairplay | Polymarket | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagering requirement | 30above the median | Not confirmed | 15 |
| Bonus match | 300%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 100% |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | Not confirmed | 0 hoursbelow the median | 1 hour |
Median across 165 listed gambling operators.
Pros and cons
Fairplay
Pros
- Welcome offer of 300% match up to INR 50,000 with wagering of 30 counted on the bonus alone (bonus).
- Holds a UK Gambling Commission licence (058718-R-334845-009) alongside the Curacao gaming licence (365/JAZ).
- Withdrawals run 30 min to 2 hrs (UPI) on UPI, and fast payouts sit in the listed features (fast payouts, on chain and mobile app).
Cons
- Support runs on chat and email, and phone is the rarest channel in the wider comparison at 37.9%.
- The minimum deposit of INR 100 to INR 500 ranks 6 among the 89 brands compared on that measure.
- The KYC policy is required, so paperwork comes before the first bet.
Polymarket
Pros
- Registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as a Designated Contract Market under the Commodity Exchange Act
- Makers pay zero in trading fees, and geopolitical and world events markets are fee-free
- Withdrawals are listed as instant, with a minimum deposit of $2 to $9
Cons
- A taker-only fee still applies on crypto, sports, economics, finance and politics markets, unlike the free play-money trading at Manifold Markets
- Registration covers a single market, since the entity listed is QCX LLC d/b/a Polymarket US in the US
- Service is restricted in Australia, BE and BG, so the exchange is not open everywhere
Who each suits
Fairplay
Who it suits
- Bettors in India who follow cricket, football, tennis and kabaddi and want bookmaker and exchange prices in one account.
- Players who want a large match offer and can clear a 30 wagering requirement on the bonus.
- Anyone prioritising quick UPI withdrawals, since withdrawals run 30 min to 2 hrs (UPI).
Who should look elsewhere
- totalbet, whose listed regulator is Minister Finansów RP (Ministry of Finance of Poland), for readers who want a licence from that regulator rather than the UK Gambling Commission.
- Synot Tip SK, whose listed regulator is Urad pre regulaciu hazardnych hier (URHH), for readers who prefer that regulator to the UK Gambling Commission.
Polymarket
Who it suits
- Adults who want exchange-style trading on political, economic and crypto outcomes
- Traders who prefer making rather than taking liquidity, since makers pay zero
- US-based adults comfortable holding stablecoins and bridging on supported networks
Who should look elsewhere
- Adults looking for a matched sportsbook with a welcome offer, since no bonus is listed here
- Adults who need phone or live chat help, because support is limited to email, help centre and community
- Anyone based in the restricted territories listed in Australia, BE and BG
Current offers
Fairplay
Current offer
Bonus
Welcome bonus up to 300%: 300% up to INR 50,000
tiered, 25x-30x bonus turnover, 30 days, KYC required
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Casino welcome match: 100% match
min deposit INR 500, 35x bonus, 14 days, game weighting applies
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Weekly balance interest: 5% on average wallet balance
min INR 1,000 average balance, 0x, credited Mondays, max 2 withdrawals/week
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
IPL loss kickback: 15% cashback on net loss
min INR 1,000 cumulative loss, 30x turnover, weekly, active IPL wagers
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Weekly reload: 25% deposit match
min deposit INR 1,000, 25x bonus, 7 days
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Fairplay | Polymarket |
|---|---|---|
| Curacao | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Fairplay
What welcome offer does Fairplay give, and what are the wagering terms?+
New players are offered 300% match up to INR 50,000 under a welcome bonus model, and the wagering requirement is 30. That requirement is set on the bonus (bonus), so the turnover comes from the bonus side of the balance rather than a deposit and bonus combined. The listed bonus types, no deposit and free bet, also cover a no-deposit offer and free bets, so the promotion is not limited to a cash match.
What is the minimum deposit at Fairplay?+
The minimum deposit is INR 100 to INR 500, the range a first transfer has to sit inside. That entry point ranks 6 among the 89 brands compared on the same measure, so it is not the lowest threshold in the set. If you plan a small first deposit, check that range before funding an account.
Polymarket
How much does it cost to trade?+
Fees are taker-only and scaled by market category, so the rate depends on what you trade. Makers pay zero, which rewards posting resting orders rather than taking them. Geopolitical and world events markets are fee-free, so those carry no charge at all.
Is Polymarket regulated?+
The registration listed is the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as a Designated Contract Market (DCM) under the Commodity Exchange Act. That is federal US registration, not a state gambling licence, and it covers the exchange rather than every territory an adult might trade from.
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