Korean Sports Leisure (株) has begun sales of the Proto Record Type 31st “Guess the 26 KBO Korean Series Final Winning Team (Champion Team)” product, as announced by the Seoul Olympic Memorial National Sports Promotion Corporation. The game, which centers on predicting the winner of the 2026 KBO Korean Series, went on sale April 21 at 2:00 p.m. Local time through nationwide retail outlets and the official online platform “Bat Man.” Sales will continue until July 9 at 11:00 p.m. KST.
The game allows participants to select one of the 10 KBO league teams, with the order based on the final standings from the 2025 season. Payout rates, or dividend rates, are subject to change during the sales period based on operational conditions. As of April 22 at 9:00 a.m., the 2025 champion LG Twins carried the lowest dividend rate at 3.00, followed by Samsung at 4.50, KT at 6.00, and Hanwha at 7.00. Higher rates were assigned to Doosan at 20.00, Lotte at 40.00, and Kiwoom at 100.00.
Early season trends show KT leading the league with a 14-6 record (.700 winning percentage), closely followed by LG at 13-6 (.684) and Samsung at 12-1-6 (.667). In their last 10 games, LG, Samsung, KIA, and KT have each shown strong performance, with LG recording eight wins and two losses.
Winnings will be distributed according to the dividend rate in effect at the time of purchase, meaning identical selections may yield different returns depending on when the ticket was bought. Participants are advised to retain their purchase receipts to avoid confusion later. Korean Sports Leisure emphasized that the product is designed to deepen fan engagement with professional baseball throughout the season, moving beyond simple wagering to foster sustained interest.
The initiative reflects ongoing efforts by the Seoul Olympic Memorial National Sports Promotion Corporation to promote sports vitality through authorized voting-rights-based sports lotteries. Officials noted the game’s timing aligns with the 2026 KBO season, offering fans a season-long interactive experience tied to the league’s postseason outcome.
As of the latest available information, no changes have been reported to the sales schedule or dividend structure beyond what was disclosed on April 22. The next confirmed checkpoint is the conclusion of sales on July 9, after which winning payouts will be calculated based on the actual 2026 KBO Korean Series champion.
For updates on the KBO league standings, game schedules, and official announcements, fans are encouraged to consult the Korea Baseball Organization’s verified platforms. Share your thoughts on this prediction game in the comments below.
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