These are the best esports titles you can bet on

William Davis Published 04/01/2023

If you’re new to online betting, be sure to pick your games carefully. There are plenty of esports titles one can wager on, but these are the best ones to bet on in 2023.

Online esports betting is a rapidly growing industry. There are different betting sites to pick from and many esports games to wager on. The industry has advanced significantly, attracting the interest of numerous websites that provide esports odds to enable betting. Nowadays, television networks and several websites like YouTube and Twitch broadcast esports competitions, making it easier for fans to wager.

The best online games to bet on in 2023

These games are played in some of the biggest competitions in the world, with some of the largest awards available. So if you’re looking for the best esports games available today, these are the ones to watch out for.

Dota 2 

The game is among the most popular online games and has a huge fan following. The game boasts a record for having the largest prize pool in esports history. The prize pool for The International 2022 was just under $19 million.

Most professional and one-off events include Dota 2 betting. Head-to-head wagering on specific matches and outright tournament winners are among the most common bets. The best Dota 2 betting sites will welcome new clients with enticing promos and sign-up incentives. 

League of Legends

League of Legends is one of the most played video games worldwide. The game’s fundamental concepts and intricacy have also made it one of the most popular esports franchises. 

Being one of the best free games available online, League of Legends attracts a sizable market and player base. Riot Games has been heavily investing in a massive marketing campaign, making the game especially popular in Asia. This game hosts a yearly global championship when the finest players from across the globe gather to battle for the prize money. 

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike has been around for over 20 years, and its second entry, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, has been among the fan favorites ever since it was released. CSGO is a 5v5 strategy shooter with a long-standing esports presence.

First-person shooter games like CSGO have been steadily advancing in esports. This rise in popularity is due to the large player base, affordable game prices, and regular updates from the developers. There are numerous tournaments online and CSGO gambling betting sites in 2023.

Betting options in esports 

There are numerous ways to place bets, just as there are multiple different esports to wager on. While there is nothing wrong with placing a straightforward match-winner wager, occasionally switching up your betting tactics can be far more fun. Here are some of the most popular esports bet kinds.

Match winner 

The match winner is likely the most typical esport wager you’ll see on various bookies’ esports betting sites. You can try to predict the outcome of a specific esports match of anything from League of Legends to CSGO. However, if you think this is too straightforward, you might want to try handicap betting. Players use handicap betting to disadvantage an obvious favorite, thus benefiting from higher odds and making a larger profit.

Outright bets 

Players can bet on which team or person will triumph in a specific esports competition. These markets are open well in advance of the esports competition on the most reputable betting sites. So be careful to place your bets early if you have a good sense of who will win a tournament like DreamHack Masters. 

System esports bets

You must place multiple esports wagers when placing a system wager. To receive your profits, all your bets must succeed, but the rewards from these wagers can be rather significant. The winnings you could receive from online betting sites could make it all worthwhile with some luck.

Esports-specific bets 

Many excellent wagers are focused on particular esports. Therefore, players can pick a side to win the opening map when wagering on League of Legends. Similarly, you might wager on CSGO by trying to predict which team will get ten kills first. Numerous bookmakers also let you place odd wagers on things like which team will take down the first tower, dragon, inhibitor, etc. There are many different methods to wager on esports, as seen by the possibility of accepting wagers on the final score and even the amount of time needed to complete a round.

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