eBay’s board rejected GameStop’s unsolicited $55.5 billion cash-and-stock bid at $125 per share in mid-May, calling the offer “neither credible nor attractive” given GameStop’s roughly $10–12 billion market capitalization versus eBay’s approximately $48 billion value and questions over financing beyond its $9.4 billion cash position plus a $20 billion commitment letter. The 5% stake GameStop accumulated since February has not translated into board engagement or revised terms, while analysts cite execution risks including heavy potential dilution from stock consideration, regulatory hurdles, and limited strategic overlap. With no follow-on developments or alternative paths advancing toward a December 31, 2026 resolution deadline, trader consensus embedded in the 84.5% market-implied probability for “No” reflects these fundamental barriers to completion.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedWill GameStop acquire eBay?
Will GameStop acquire eBay?
$1,300,415 Vol.
$1,300,415 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
$1,300,415 Vol.
$1,300,415 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
This market will resolve to "Yes" if it is officially announced that eBay will be, has been, or is being acquired by or merged with GameStop, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Mergers or acquisitions involving eBay or its parent company, eBay Inc., and GameStop or its parent company (if applicable), will qualify.
An announcement by eBay or GameStop within this market's timeframe will qualify for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether or when the announced acquisition/merger actually occurs.
Announcements of partial sales may count, as long as GameStop acquires a controlling interest in eBay. A “controlling interest” refers to a change in ownership sufficient to control the company’s strategic decisions (typically more than 50% of equity, or equivalent control via voting and governance rights). Transactions or investments that do not result in a transfer of controlling interest will not count.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from eBay and GameStop; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.eBay’s board rejected GameStop’s unsolicited $55.5 billion cash-and-stock bid at $125 per share in mid-May, calling the offer “neither credible nor attractive” given GameStop’s roughly $10–12 billion market capitalization versus eBay’s approximately $48 billion value and questions over financing beyond its $9.4 billion cash position plus a $20 billion commitment letter. The 5% stake GameStop accumulated since February has not translated into board engagement or revised terms, while analysts cite execution risks including heavy potential dilution from stock consideration, regulatory hurdles, and limited strategic overlap. With no follow-on developments or alternative paths advancing toward a December 31, 2026 resolution deadline, trader consensus embedded in the 84.5% market-implied probability for “No” reflects these fundamental barriers to completion.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if it is officially announced that eBay will be, has been, or is being acquired by or merged with GameStop, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Mergers or acquisitions involving eBay or its parent company, eBay Inc., and GameStop or its parent company (if applicable), will qualify.
An announcement by eBay or GameStop within this market's timeframe will qualify for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether or when the announced acquisition/merger actually occurs.
Announcements of partial sales may count, as long as GameStop acquires a controlling interest in eBay. A “controlling interest” refers to a change in ownership sufficient to control the company’s strategic decisions (typically more than 50% of equity, or equivalent control via voting and governance rights). Transactions or investments that do not result in a transfer of controlling interest will not count.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from eBay and GameStop; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Mergers or acquisitions involving eBay or its parent company, eBay Inc., and GameStop or its parent company (if applicable), will qualify.
An announcement by eBay or GameStop within this market's timeframe will qualify for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether or when the announced acquisition/merger actually occurs.
Announcements of partial sales may count, as long as GameStop acquires a controlling interest in eBay. A “controlling interest” refers to a change in ownership sufficient to control the company’s strategic decisions (typically more than 50% of equity, or equivalent control via voting and governance rights). Transactions or investments that do not result in a transfer of controlling interest will not count.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from eBay and GameStop; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: May 4, 2026, 9:39 AM ET
Volume
$1,300,415End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
May 4, 2026, 9:39 AM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if it is officially announced that eBay will be, has been, or is being acquired by or merged with GameStop, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Mergers or acquisitions involving eBay or its parent company, eBay Inc., and GameStop or its parent company (if applicable), will qualify.
An announcement by eBay or GameStop within this market's timeframe will qualify for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether or when the announced acquisition/merger actually occurs.
Announcements of partial sales may count, as long as GameStop acquires a controlling interest in eBay. A “controlling interest” refers to a change in ownership sufficient to control the company’s strategic decisions (typically more than 50% of equity, or equivalent control via voting and governance rights). Transactions or investments that do not result in a transfer of controlling interest will not count.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from eBay and GameStop; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.eBay’s board rejected GameStop’s unsolicited $55.5 billion cash-and-stock bid at $125 per share in mid-May, calling the offer “neither credible nor attractive” given GameStop’s roughly $10–12 billion market capitalization versus eBay’s approximately $48 billion value and questions over financing beyond its $9.4 billion cash position plus a $20 billion commitment letter. The 5% stake GameStop accumulated since February has not translated into board engagement or revised terms, while analysts cite execution risks including heavy potential dilution from stock consideration, regulatory hurdles, and limited strategic overlap. With no follow-on developments or alternative paths advancing toward a December 31, 2026 resolution deadline, trader consensus embedded in the 84.5% market-implied probability for “No” reflects these fundamental barriers to completion.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if it is officially announced that eBay will be, has been, or is being acquired by or merged with GameStop, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
Mergers or acquisitions involving eBay or its parent company, eBay Inc., and GameStop or its parent company (if applicable), will qualify.
An announcement by eBay or GameStop within this market's timeframe will qualify for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether or when the announced acquisition/merger actually occurs.
Announcements of partial sales may count, as long as GameStop acquires a controlling interest in eBay. A “controlling interest” refers to a change in ownership sufficient to control the company’s strategic decisions (typically more than 50% of equity, or equivalent control via voting and governance rights). Transactions or investments that do not result in a transfer of controlling interest will not count.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from eBay and GameStop; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Mergers or acquisitions involving eBay or its parent company, eBay Inc., and GameStop or its parent company (if applicable), will qualify.
An announcement by eBay or GameStop within this market's timeframe will qualify for a "Yes" resolution, regardless of whether or when the announced acquisition/merger actually occurs.
Announcements of partial sales may count, as long as GameStop acquires a controlling interest in eBay. A “controlling interest” refers to a change in ownership sufficient to control the company’s strategic decisions (typically more than 50% of equity, or equivalent control via voting and governance rights). Transactions or investments that do not result in a transfer of controlling interest will not count.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from eBay and GameStop; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$1,315,415End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
May 4, 2026, 9:39 AM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...eBay’s board rejected GameStop’s unsolicited $55.5 billion cash-and-stock bid at $125 per share in mid-May, calling the offer “neither credible nor attractive” given GameStop’s roughly $10–12 billion market capitalization versus eBay’s approximately $48 billion value and questions over financing beyond its $9.4 billion cash position plus a $20 billion commitment letter. The 5% stake GameStop accumulated since February has not translated into board engagement or revised terms, while analysts cite execution risks including heavy potential dilution from stock consideration, regulatory hurdles, and limited strategic overlap. With no follow-on developments or alternative paths advancing toward a December 31, 2026 resolution deadline, trader consensus embedded in the 84.5% market-implied probability for “No” reflects these fundamental barriers to completion.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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