How Markets Are Created
Anyone on Suri can propose a market. Here's how the process works.
Proposing a market
- Tap the Create button (bottom nav on mobile, or in the menu)
- Fill in the details:
- Question (English) — clear, specific, yes/no format - Question (Filipino) — optional Filipino translation - Category — Politics, Sports, Crypto, Entertainment, etc. - Expiry date — when the market should resolve - Resolution rules — exactly how the outcome will be determined - Market type — LMSR or Pari-mutuel
- Tap Submit for Review
What makes a good market?
✅ Clear question: "Will the Philippine Senate pass the divorce bill before December 31, 2026?" ❌ Vague question: "Will divorce happen?"
✅ Specific resolution: "Resolves Yes if the bill passes third reading in the Senate." ❌ Ambiguous resolution: "Resolves based on news reports."
Rules for good markets:
- State the actor — Who is doing the thing?
- State the action — What exactly needs to happen?
- State the condition — By when? Under what circumstances?
- Define the source — What determines the outcome? (Official announcement, score, price feed, etc.)
Review process
After you submit, the Suri team reviews your market for:
- Clarity and specificity
- Feasibility (can the outcome actually be determined?)
- Relevance (is anyone going to trade on this?)
- Compliance (nothing illegal or harmful)
Approved markets go live. Rejected markets get feedback on why.
Market categories
- 🏛️ Politics — Elections, legislation, government actions
- ⚽ Sports — Game outcomes, championships, player performance
- 💰 Crypto — Price targets, protocol events, regulatory actions
- 🎬 Entertainment — Awards, releases, celebrity events
- 🌤️ Weather — Rain, temperature, storms
- 📰 News — Breaking events, international affairs
FAQ
How long does review take? Usually within 24 hours. During busy periods, it may take longer.
Can I bet on my own market? Yes. Creating a market doesn't prevent you from trading on it.
My market was rejected. Why? Common reasons: question is too vague, resolution rules are ambiguous, outcome can't be verified, or a similar market already exists.