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Over the last few years, esports betting has exploded in popularity due to the huge growth of the esports industry and the wider coverage tournaments and events are getting, plus the money involved.

While it doesn’t yet rival traditional sports betting, it’s not difficult to see a world where this could happen. If you’re a gamer, or an esports fan, and have wondered about esports betting, read on. We’ve created a comprehensive guide that details what it is, how it works, the popular video games you can bet on, and other useful information.

Esports Betting Explained

You’ve most likely heard of sports betting well, esports betting is exactly the same. Instead of betting on physical sports, you are placing wagers on video games like Call of Duty, League of Legends, StarCraft II, and VALORANT.

This was a logical progression for the esports industry and over the last years, betting on esports has exploded in popularity. You now have a range of dedicated websites that only provide esports betting. Also, many traditional sportsbooks have added esports betting sections to their already huge offerings.

Either way, the premise is simple – you sign up to one of the sites, deposit some real money in your local currency, and place wagers on your favorite esports teams and players. You then have the chance to get real money payouts in return.

Where to bet esports today

The number of esports titles has grown significantly. New games emerge every year and with them an esports scene that acts as a way to promote the game, either directly by the publisher or through third party tournament organizers or both. The success of an esports largely depends on the sustainability of the scene and opportunities for players to go pro. Today, there are competitive gaming events for many different genres including FPS, MOBA, RTS, sports sims, battle royales mobile games, and trading card games.

With all these pro gaming events it’s no surprise that esports is now a popular betting option for many fans of the respective games. In the betting menus of possibly all sports betting sites you’ll now find everything from Counter-Strike 2 and LoL betting. To give you an introduction, we’ve listed the most popular esports games that you can bet on in the below table:

EsportOverview
CS2Released in 2023 by Valve, and is currently the fifth entry in the iconic Counter-Strike series. Players or teams of players engage in tactical first-person shooter action using a range of military weapons.
LoLImmensely popular MOBA created by Riot Games where players control units and try to control maps and defeat the opposing players.
Dota 2Legendary MOBA developed by Valve where players control a hero and units, and battle against opponents using special abilities, and strategies.
ValorantTactical Hero Shooter developed by Riot Games where players fight in intense battles using an array of weapons, perks, and abilities
FortniteThird-person Battle Royale game where players parachute down into the map and fight against 99 other opponents to try and be the last person or team standing.
OverwatchFirst-person shooter game created by Blizzard in 2016 and still remains one of the most popular esports betting games due to its awesome action and strategical gameplay.
StarCraft IIThe successor to one of the original esports games, StarCraft. This is a real time strategy game where players have a base, build units and structures, and must control their army to defeat their opponents.
NBA2KHugely popular NBA basketball video game where players control an NBA team and play full-length matches against their opponents.

Types of Esports Bets You Can Make

You now know which games are popular for esports betting, like Valorant betting, but what about the types of bets you can make? Generally, there are three core types of bets available at the best esports betting websites:

Within this broad spectrum of betting categories, you also have a range of common individual bet types which we’ve listed in the below table:

Esports bet typeWhat it means
Outright winnerThe most common type of bet. You are betting on the overall outcome of a game and who will win it.
Correct scoreWhere you pick what the final score of a game will be, such as the number of rounds, games, or maps, for example.
Team scoreWhere you predict the score of one team or player.
First frag/killMore commonly used in FPS games like CS2 where you bet on which player or team gets the first kill.
Over/Under betsPick if you think the team/player will get more or less than the specified stat for a range of different categories.
First objectiveSimilar to first kill bets, but more aimed at MOBA or RTS games.

How to Choose a Good Site for Betting on Esports

Some sites are better than others for betting on esports. We know how difficult it can be to find a suitable site due to the huge amount of choice, and promotions they bombard you with to make you bet with them. To help make your decision easier, we’ve used our knowledge to list seven key features you should look for when choosing which betting website to use.

Licensing

Whether you’re looking for site with CS2 betting options or any other esport, we will only ever recommend licensed online sports betting sites. Without a gambling license, a betting site is not bound by any rules, laws, or regulations, and you could potentially open yourself to scams. You can be assured that the sites featured on this page are all licensed, and they should be available for the region you are accessing this site from. You should check for licensing information in the website footer of a betting site.

Usability

A site could have all the features in the world, but if its usability is poor, you won’t have an enjoyable betting experience. Therefore, we suggest looking at the desktop website design and layout to make sure it works smoothly and allows you to easily browse the esports categories and betting markets. You can also check to see if the operator has a downloadable mobile app for whichever type of smartphone you use.

Supported games

This is down to personal preference, but you’ll most likely only want to make bets on a select few games – probably the games you play yourself. With that in mind, you can use the links and banners on this page to browse through the best esports betting sites and see what games they support. Go one step further and look at the tournaments, leagues, and events they support too.

Betting markets

It’s one thing for the esports online betting site to support the games you want to bet on, but does it have the types of bets you want to make? This is very important, particularly if you want to make prop bets such as destroying a tower or barracks in Dota 2 betting. Think about what wagers you like making, and your potential betting strategies, and then browse the site’s betting setup before you register an account. It is also be worthwhile comparing the odds with other gambling sites.

Promotions

Whether you’re betting on Call of Duty or any other esport, it’s worth looking at the betting bonuses that the site offers. Start by checking out the welcome bonus, which is an promotion directed at new customers only. This might include a deposit match bonus, free bets, or risk-free bets, for example.

You should then look at the promos for existing customers to make sure you can still get great value once you are registered. It’s also worth checking if betting sites’s VIP or loyalty program that can reward you, via a ranking system, with cashback and rakeback, weekly and monthly esports betting bonuses, and even more exclusive perks depending on your VIP status.

Security

Site and mobile app security is also important and we want you to be safe when you are betting on esports. Top sites use industry-standard security features like SSL encryption and HTTPS connectivity. They will also allow advanced authentication for your account login such as 2FA. It’s also worth looking for the documentation they provide such as terms of service, privacy policies, and fairness documentation.

Responsible Gambling

Just because it’s esports and not traditional sports betting, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t gamble responsibly. We recommend checking the responsible gambling tools and support esports betting websites offer. Ideally, they should have some of the following features:

Even if you don’t need to use these tools it’s still a great idea to understand how they work, and how you can access them if you feel like you are losing control.

How to Start Betting on Esports

Once you’ve selected a betting site you to join, you’ll need to register an account if you want to deposit real money and make your esports bets. The exact process can vary depending on the site, but it usually involves these steps:

  1. Click the links or banners on this page to open the site.

  2. Click the sign up or join button.

  3. Enter the required personal details.

  4. Enter a bonus promo code if needed.

  5. Finish the registration form.

  6. Verify your email or ID if required.

  7. Log in using your credentials.

With your account created, and any verification complete, you can make your first deposit. Depending on your location, you’ll find a range of different payment methods such as Visa, MasterCard, and PayPal. Simply choose how much you want to deposit, enter your payment details, and hit the process button. Usually, deposits at esports betting websites are processed instantly.

After your account is loaded with some cash, you can start browsing the esports betting sections, find the games or events you want to bet on, and dive into the action.

Top sites for betting on esports

We hope you’ve found this guide on esports betting useful. You now have a better understanding of this industry and how the sites generally work. Whether you’re betting on Mobile Legends, or placing wagers on FPS or MOBA esports games these online sites will facilitate the action and give you an seamless betting experience.

Remember to think about the legality of betting on esports in your location, and the attributes that make the an esports betting site the best. You can then check out the links, reviews, and banners featured here to find a site that suits your needs, get signed up, and make your first esports bet!

Esports Betting FAQs

🚀 What is esports betting?

Esports betting means putting money on competitive video game tournaments, matches or players. Here, you put money on which team is going to win a match, a tournament, what the correct score will be, player props such as total kills or other in-game events.

🤑 How to make money betting on esports?

The best way to make money from esports betting is by understanding the teams and how the game is played. You can make lots of money by analyzing drafts or finding opportunities in live betting.

❓ Which are the best esports betting websites?

This depends on what you want from your esports online betting experience. We recommend checking the banners featured on this page as they should show a host of popular betting sites for your region.

💰 Can you win real money betting on esports?

Of course. If you sign up and deposit funds to a real money betting site with esports markets then you can start to place wagers matches. If your bets win, your payout will be your initial stake, multiplied by the bet odds.

🥇 Which is the best esports game to bet on?

There is no “best” esports game for betting. Similar to traditional online sportsbooks, different people will enjoy betting on different games and they typically bet on games that they play themselves as they will have greater insight to how the game works and which teams or players are better.

📈 Which are the most popular esports for betting?

Globally, the most dominant games for esports betting are Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, Valorant, and Dota 2. All of these esports feature huge multi-million dollar prize pool tournaments, and have enough strategy for bettors to do research on.

🌍 Where is esports betting available?

This depends on your location and the legality of online gambling for the country, region, or state you live in. Always check eligibility requirements before signing up to one of our recommended betting sites.

⛔ Is esports betting rigged?

No, esports betting is not rigged because you’re betting on actual players competing in real tournaments. There have been match-fixing scandals, though they are quite rare nowadays thanks to significant esports integrity efforts and data sharing between stakeholders like data providers and betting companies.