Esports Betting

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Twitch

PUBG announces $100,000 Streamer Challenge for PAYDAY mode Khizar Mundia PUBG is hosting a limited-time challenge where streamers can compete in PAYDAY mode for a chance to win a share of the $100,000 prize money. PUBG’s latest gameplay mode is introducing a new direction for the game, as the battle royale will now feature a heist mode. This highlights Krafton’s desire to give its players more in terms of varied content. PUBG’s collaboration will also feature a tournament where streamers …

Twitch

Jynxzi’s LoL Tournament — Date, format and streamer details Khizar Mundia Nicholas ”Jynxzi” Stewart is hosting a LoL tournament, and we now know all the key details, including when it will happen, the format, and a list of many competing participants. Jynxzi may be most known for his grinding of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege, but the streamer has come a long way since then. He boasts a massive fan following that consistently watches his content, and Jynxzi recently started to …

Counter-Strike

PGL Astana 2026: Teams, Format and Prize Pool Distribution Owen Harsono PGL Astana 2026 is the next Counter-Strike event to look forward to, not only because of its massive prize pool, but also because we’ll likely see a new trophy winner this year. This event will not feature the likes of Team Vitality and NAVI, giving other top teams a chance to bag their first win. Our PGL Astana 2026 preview will tell you everything you need to know. Like almost …

News

Shuffle opens FIFA World Cup 2026 hub with exciting promos Fariha Bhatti With a month to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, Shuffle is getting ahead of the game with the launch of its very own FIFA World Cup Hub. Shuffle has quickly become the go-to for gamblers looking to play their favorite slots or place bets on the running sports and esports event. The crypto-casino website offers markets for almost every sporting event, along with thousands of online slots …

Esports Betting Heroic Exits Dota 2, and It’s Bad News for the Scene By Owen Harsono News DXRacer partners with MSL Myanmar during Season 3 By Hannan Mundia Counter-Strike Team Vitality vs NAVI: BLAST Rivals Spring 2026 predictions and odds By Owen Harsono

Counter-Strike

Team Vitality vs GamerLegion: BLAST Rivals Spring 2026 predictions and odds Owen Harsono Team Vitality are looking to extend their era at BLAST Rivals Spring 2026, but they take on an unlikely opponent in the form of GamerLegion. This is a BLAST Paris Major grand final rematch happening years later. Here are our Team Vitality vs GamerLegion BLAST Rivals Spring 2026 predictions. Tournament: BLAST Rivals Spring 2026 Stage: Semi-Final Game: Counter-Strike 2 Format: Best of 3 Betting tip: GamerLegion could catch Team Vitality …

Counter-Strike

NAVI vs FaZe Clan: BLAST Rivals Spring 2026 predictions and odds Owen Harsono Counter-Strike 2 fans are in for a treat, as we’re getting the classic NAVI vs FaZe Clan matchup in the semi-finals of BLAST Rivals Spring 2026. The former are looking for their second trophy of the year, while the latter are trying to make an impression with their new roster. Here are our NAVI vs FaZe Clan BLAST Rivals Spring predictions. Tournament: BLAST Rivals Spring 2026 Stage: Semi-Final Game: Counter-Strike …

League of Legends

Playing League of Legends can improve brain function, study finds Khizar Mundia If you have ever found yourself having to defend the countless you spend gaming online then you may now have a ready-made excuse — researchers have just revealed that video games can improve brain function. A team from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China conducted a study comparing League of Legends with Legends of the Three Kingdoms. The study found both improved brain function, with League of …

Twitch

Banks announcement overshadowed as ex-FaZe boys announce new CORE organization Khizar Mundia Richard “Banks” Bengtson shared a trailer in an X post, which had fans speculating that he is planning on relaunching FaZe Clan. But this turned out to be incorrect, and the former FaZe boys surprised everyone by announcing their new organization, CORE. FaZe Clan and its owner, Banks, have both been part of many controversies, ranging from alleged crypto scams to viewbotting allegations. The organization’s members shocked everyone when they …

Is Dota 2 dying in 2026? Here’s what the numbers really say Ben Boland Dota 2 The question “Is Dota 2 dead?” has been asked by many people over the last couple of years. Since the game’s player base fluctuates and other MOBAs rise in popularity, it’s understandable that some people feel like Dota 2 is dying and its best days are behind it. However, is this really the case? Let’s find out. Once you start looking for some of the best Dota 2 teams or …

Co-founders resign as Rivalry betting freeze continues Khizar Mundia News Rivalry Corp’s future is in doubt with multiple co-founders leaving the company following a difficult start to 2026. Betting operator Rivalry Corp is as an online gambling platform with a  special focus on esports. The operator does offer traditional sports betting and casino games, but its shares have been under pressure for some time. Rivalry ultimately announced a pause where no new wagers would be placed, and players would also …

Senzu joins BC.Game Esports active roster on loan Hannan Mundia Counter-Strike BC.Game Esports has announced that Senzu will join the team’s active roster on loan from The MongolZ, playing alongside the likes of s1mple. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that BC.Game Esports is one of the most controversial CS2 teams currently. The team has powerhouse players such as s1mple and electroNic, but has failed to really win any significant tournament since its inception despite showing promise. After a series …

Team n0thing Wins Ludwig CS Minor Streamer Event Owen Harsono Counter-Strike Popular streamer Ludwig Ahgren just pulled off his first Counter-Strike 2 event, and it’s safe to say it went pretty well. The Ludwig CS Minor brought together former pros, content creators, and streamers for a very fun and action-packed day of Counter-Strike. Here’s what happened at the event. Ludwig’s tournament featured four teams, which were each led by a captain. Former Counter-Strike pros and content creators n0thing, shroud, fl0m, and …

FaZe Clan’s CS2 team announces Neityu as stand-in player Hannan Mundia Counter-Strike After karrigan’s  recent departure from the roster, FaZe Clan’s CS2 team has announced that Neityu will be the team’s temporary stand-in. FaZe Clan’s CS2 team has been in a major slump recently, failing to secure a single victory since early 2024. The DraculaN Season 6 and HLC Belgrade PRO tournaments made it clear that something had to change, leading to karrigan leaving the team after six years. Unfortunately for FaZe, …

The highest earning esports players for each major game Hannan Mundia News The esports industry is constantly evolving, with multiple top competitive titles. But who are the highest-earning  esports players for every major game in 2026? It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the esports industry has seen one of the biggest booms in the last decade. Countless fans band together to root for their favorite teams and players whenever a major tournament comes around, prompting developers to invest more to …

ESIC suspends CS2 team after suspected $5 million match-fixing attempt Owen Harsono Counter-Strike The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has made a move on Counter-Strike 2 team NOMERCY after very suspicious bets were reportedly placed on the team’s matches. While conducting further investigation, ESIC decided to temporarily suspend the team before making a final decision. NOMERCY is a Counter-Strike 2 team consisting of a mix of European players. The team competed in Roman Imperium Cup VIII last March, which was a $10,000 Tier 2 …

Ludwig announces CS Minor tournament — here are the full details Khizar Mundia Twitch Ludwig Ahgren is back with another event, and this time, he is hosting the CS Minor tournament, where fans will see some familiar esports personalities and other creators. The American streamer, caster, and host is famous for the events and other collaborative gatherings he holds. Ludwig’s last event that went viral for all the wrong reasons was Mogul Moves, where Super Smash Bros. Melee player Joseph “Mang0” Marquez had too …

Falcons sign karrigan as IGL following FaZe Clan departure Fariha Bhatti Counter-Strike Falcons have confirmed the signing of veteran in-game leader Finn “karrigan” Andersen, shortly after he announced his departure from FaZe Clan. Earlier, Falcons announced that it had benched Damjan “kyxsan” Stoilkovski following the team’s third-place finish at IEM Rio on Sunday. That announcement was followed by one from FaZe Clan, who confirmed the end of karrigan’s five-year stint under the organization. Now, the Saudi-based organization has added one of Counter-Strike’s …

Stake Ranked Episode 2: FaZe on List of Invited Teams Owen Harsono Counter-Strike Popular bookmaker Stake is running it back with their second Counter-Strike tournament – Stake Ranked Episode 2. Below, we’ll break down everything you need to know about Stake Ranked Ep. 2, including teams, schedules, and format. Like the first iteration of Stake Ranked, the tournament organizers are choosing quality over quantity, as we’ll only see a total of eight participants. On April 21, the esports betting site revealed six direct …

FalleN to retire at end of 2026 after 20 years in Counter-Strike Fariha Bhatti Counter-Strike Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo took to the main stage of IEM Rio 2026 to confirm that he’s retiring from Counter-Strike at the end of 2026 The final of IEM Rio 2026 was action-packed, with Team Vitality once again reaffirming its current dominance in CS2. However, the moment that took the spotlight was FalleN’s unexpected announcement. The Godfather of Counter-Strike, stepped to the microphone and, through tears, announced that 2026 would be …

Cache is making its competitive CS2 comeback on FACEIT Fariha Bhatti Counter-Strike Voting for the eighth FACEIT map is now complete, with Cache winning the race with 148,840 votes as the favorite map to appear in Season 8. FACEIT is often considered the only platform in Counter-Strike 2 where real competition happens. This is all thanks to the FACEIT anti-cheat, which makes it almost impossible for malicious actors to cheat in the game. For this reason, serious CS2 players prefer FACEIT over …

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

Most Popular Esports for Betting

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:

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:

• Single selections: Where you bet on one market.
• Multiple selections/accas/parlays: Where you bet on multiple events.
• Bet builders/Same-game parlays: Where you bet on multiple single markets from one match.

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:

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:

• Deposit limits
• Reality checks
• Timeouts
• Self-exclusion periods
• Betting limits
• Links to problem gambling support groups

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

Online Esports Betting is Becoming Even More Popular

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!

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