Updated September 29, 2026 · WagerCue Editorial Team
Novig vs Polymarket
Novig
Polymarket
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | NovigReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | PolymarketReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), designated contract market | Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Designated Contract Market (DCM) registered under the Commodity Exchange Act |
| Minimum deposit | $10 | $2 to $9Lower |
| Payment methods | Bank transfer, Debit Card, Venmo | USDC, USDT, DAI, PUSD, Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain, Solana, Bitcoin, Tron |
| Sports markets | Professional Football, College Football, Professional Baseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, College Basketball, Professional Hockey, Golf, Tennis, MMA | NFL, Soccer, Esports, Politics, Crypto, Economy, World events |
| Welcome offer | Get $25 Trade Credits on $10+ first deposit | Not confirmed |
| Withdrawal time | Not confirmed | Instant |
| Cash out | Yes | Not confirmed |
| ID checks | Required | Not confirmed |
| Restricted countries | Not confirmed | Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Denmark, France, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Switzerland, Spain |
| Maximum bonus | $25 | Not confirmed |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | Not confirmed | 0 hours |
Same on both: Sportsbook type (Exchange).
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Key differences
- Polymarket scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Regulators: only Novig offers Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), designated contract market.
- Regulators: only Polymarket offers Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Designated Contract Market (DCM) registered under the Commodity Exchange Act.
- Payment methods: only Novig offers Bank transfer, Debit Card, Venmo.
- Payment methods: only Polymarket offers USDC, USDT, DAI.
- Sports markets: only Novig offers Professional Football, College Football, Professional Baseball.
- Sports markets: only Polymarket offers NFL, Soccer, Esports.
- Support channels: only Polymarket offers Email.
- Minimum deposit is lower at Polymarket: $2 to $9 vs $10.
Our verdict on each
Novig
Novig suits adults who want to back and lay US sports on a peer-to-peer contract exchange rather than a fixed-odds book. Its minimum deposit of $10 sits above the €8.77 site median, and it is closed to accounts in NV, AZ and MI.
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 | Novig | Polymarket |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Taker fees vary by market, maker fees are free and pre-game straights carry no fee; the minimum deposit sits above the €8.77. | 9.3Higher |
| Offer | 8.8 | 9.5Higher |
| Trust | 8.9Higher | 8.5 |
If neither fits
Winna has minimum deposit at $1, against $10 for Novig and $2 to $9 for Polymarket.
Winna reviewWhat we checked
Novig
- support.novig.us: 11 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- novig.us: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Polymarket
- docs.polymarket.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- polymarket.us: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- polymarket.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- polymarketexchange.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Novig | Polymarket |
|---|---|---|
| Betting sites and sportsbooks | 246 of 644 | 168 of 644 |
| Betting exchanges | 8 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Prediction markets | 9 of 25 | 6 of 25 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Novig | Polymarket |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app | Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Welcome bonus | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Ludlow Exchange, LLC | QCX LLC d/b/a Polymarket US |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2020 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Email, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Prediction markets
| Fact | Novig | Polymarket |
|---|---|---|
| Fee model | Peer-to-peer contract exchange, CFTC-regulated; taker-only fee = coefficient x price x (1 - price) x contracts (0.03 live, 0.06 futures, 0.10 parlay), maker fee $0 and no fee on pre-game straights | Taker-only fee scaled by market category (crypto 0.07, sports/economics 0.05, finance/politics 0.04 rate); makers pay zero; geopolitical and world events markets are fee-free |
| States | NV, AZ, MI | Not confirmed |
| Market types | Sports | Sports, Politics, Economics, CryptoCovers more |
Sweepstakes casinos
| Fact | Novig | Polymarket |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted states | NV, AZ, MI | Not confirmed |
Crypto casinos
| Fact | Novig | Polymarket |
|---|---|---|
| Coins accepted | Not confirmed | BTC, ETH, USDT, Sol |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Novig | Polymarket | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10at the median | $2 to $9lowest quarter | $10 |
| Maximum bonus | $25lowest quarter | Not confirmed | $1,000 |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | Not confirmed | 0 hoursbelow the median | 1 hour |
Median across 165 listed gambling operators.
Pros and cons
Novig
Pros
- Regulated as a designated contract market by Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), designated contract market, so the venue is a federal market rather than a private sportsbook.
- Cash out is available, and mobile app covers a mobile app for placing orders on the move.
- Taker fees scale with price and stake, maker fees cost nothing and pre-game straights carry no fee.
Cons
- NV, AZ and MI are blocked, so an account in those states cannot be opened.
- The exchange model fills Professional Football, College Football and Professional Baseball only for members who want to lay, unlike a fixed-odds book.
- Support runs on help centre and community, so a query about a fill goes through a help centre or community rather than a person.
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
Novig
Who it suits
- Adults who already understand backing and laying and want to set their own prices on Professional Football, College Football and Professional Baseball
- US bettors who prefer a federal designated contract market to a state sportsbook
- Anyone comparing exchange fees against a fixed-odds margin
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers in NV, AZ and MI, who cannot hold an account
- Adults who want a guaranteed fixed price on a selection, since a exchange fills depend on members setting the price
- Readers who want a totalbet, Betclic PL or Synot Tip SK welcome offer rather than trade credits
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
Novig
Current offer
Bonus
New Member Deposit Program: $25 in Trade Credits on $10+ deposit
21+, one per user, void where prohibited; first deposit $10+; 5x $5 credits expiring 30 days; no playthrough
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Novig | Polymarket |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Novig
What is Novig and how is it different from a sportsbook?+
Novig operates as a exchange, where members back and lay against each other instead of betting against a bookmaker. Prices come from members, so a market can be hard to fill when interest is thin. Its market list is sports, meaning sport only with no politics or crypto trading.
Which regulator licenses Novig?+
Novig holds Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), designated contract market. That is a federal commodities framework for futures contracts, not a state gambling commission, so the customer relationship is with a designated contract market. Disputes are handled under that framework rather than through a state gambling regulator.
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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