Markets resolve using the specific sources listed in the rules. These sources provide the authoritative outcome. Unlisted sources have no effect on market resolution.Documentation Index
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Types of Resolution Sources
Resolution sources fall into three main categories. Each category has clear standards for what counts as official.Government
Government providers supply final, authoritative data for political, economic, and administrative outcomes.
- Congress
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- National Weather Service
Sports
Sports markets resolve using results published by the governing league or competition organizer.
- Professional football leagues
- Professional basketball leagues
- Professional baseball leagues
News
Some markets use news outlets as resolution sources. When the rules list specific outlets, resolution comes from those exact outlets. Some markets rely on a single outlet, while others require agreement between several named outlets.
- Major news outlets
- Wire services
- National newsrooms
Key Points
- The rule-defined source controls market resolution
- Unlisted sources have no effect on resolution
- Some markets require agreement from multiple sources
- Always read the full rules to confirm both the qualifying event and the source requirements