Valorant: Evil Geniuses Academy vs Azure Dragon Gaming (BO3) - VCL North America: Stage 3 Group Stage

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Market context

The Valorant: Evil Geniuses Academy vs Azure Dragon Gaming (BO3) - VCL North America: Stage 3 Group Stage prediction market currently prices this outcome at 100% YES. This market refers to the Valorant Round 7 match between Evil Geniuses Academy and Azure Dragon Gaming in the VCL North America: Stage 3 Group Stage, initially scheduled for June 28 at 7:00PM ET. Thi…

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