League of Legends Betting
League of Legends Betting: How To Bet On League of Legends in Canada
It's an uncontested fact: League of Legends (LoL) has one of the most vibrant esports scenes in the world today. Unsurprisingly, as the game has grown in popularity and grandeur, online sportsbooks have opened up a range of markets to cover the betting action.
Read on for the BetVictor-approved overview of the game, its tournaments, and how you can get started with betting on LoL. With our tips and tricks, you'll learn everything you need to know to make informed betting choices.
Intro to League of Legends Betting
League of Legends is the world’s current favorite Massive Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game. Contrary to rumors on the Internet, LoL actually predates Dota 2 by four years. The game was launched in 2009 and quickly cultivated a large fan following. Perhaps the biggest reason for its success was its format and rules, which facilitated the creation of a burgeoning esports scene at a time when competitive gaming was really starting to gain recognition as high-level competition.
In a matter of mere months, several high-level teams emerged worldwide. The fandom and community was strong from the outset, which meant that there was scope to dream big, with events. The first League of Legends World Championship took place in 2011 at DreamHack in Jönköping, Sweden. Ever since, there have been 12 more of this scale, and as of 2023, League of Legends is the largest esport in the world.
To put it in perspective, the LoL player base dwarfs that of other games by a significant margin. Also, impressively, in 2016, the total prize money on offer at all the major LoL tournaments combined stood at a massive $29,203,916.
The competitive circuit of League of Legends is structured around feeding the top teams into one of two grand tournaments: The World Championship and the Mid-Seasonal Invitational. The 2022 LoL Worlds set a record for viewership, with 5.5 million concurrent viewers.
Top League of Legends Tournaments
LoL Worlds
The League of Legends World Championship, otherwise known as Worlds, is the single most prestigious event in the LoL competitive circuit. The tournament is organized by Riot Games and is the culmination of each season, with only the most skilled teams from around the world qualifying to participate.
The Worlds regularly attract record-breaking viewership and receive attention even outside of the gaming community for its ceremonial and dramatic nature.
Mid-Seasonal Invitational
The Mid-Seasonal Invitational is typically held between the spring and summer splits of competitive LoL every year. The first edition of this tournament was held in 2015, and it has since become the second most important tournament on the League of Legends calendar.
From 2023 onwards, the Mid-Seasonal Invitational will feature 13 teams, including two teams from each major region and one team from each wildcard region.
LCK
League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) is the biggest LoL tournament in South Korea, organized by Riot Games in partnership with the Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA). The tournament features the 10 best teams from the region and is one of the oldest LoL tournaments in the world, having been founded in 2012.
LEC
The League European Championship or LEC, officially known as the League of Legends EMEA Championship, is the largest LoL tournament in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. Like the LCK, the tournament features the 10 best teams competing for a shot at entering the Worlds or the Mid-Seasonal Invitational.
LCS
The League Championship Series, or LCS, is the biggest LoL tournament in the United States and Canada. The LCS was started in 2014, and winning teams qualify for the Mid-Seasonal Invitational or the Worlds, depending on the split that they succeed in. Like all other major League Tournaments, the LCS is organized by Riot Games.
Types of League of Legends Bets
When it comes to placing wagers, there's a plethora of options available for LoL. Apart from traditional bet types like outrights and match winners, there are some nuanced bets that you can crack by closely studying the game. Here are some of the most common League of Legends bets:
Match Winner
The match winner is the most straightforward type of bet where you can wager on which team you think will win a particular game.
Outright Bets
Similar to a match-winner bet, an outright can be made on the overall winner of a tournament or competition.
Map Winner
In this bet type, you can wager on which team will emerge on top in a particular map across a series of games. Some teams have a tendency to be stronger on some maps compared to others.
Handicap Bets
Handicap bets are placed on a team that is a strong underdog in a contest, with a handicap number serving as an adjustment factor to create an equal playing field.
Odd/Even
Odd/even bets refer to wagers on the final score tally of a game - on whether it will be an odd or even number.
Correct Score
In this bet type, you can wager on what you think the final score will be down to an exact number. By getting it right, you stand a chance to win big.
First Blood
As the name suggests, you can wager on which team you think will draw first blood in a game.
Most Kills
This bet lets you wager on which player you think will score the most kills in a particular game.
Quadra/Penta Kill
In the rare event that a player is able to kill either four (quadra) or five (penta) champions in ten minutes, it classifies as a quadra or penta kill, accordingly. You can wager on which player you think will score either of these achievements in a particular game.
First Baron/Dragon Slayed
Barons and dragons are NPCs that are of high strength and are difficult yet rewarding to take down. You can wager on which team you think will score the first baron or dragon kill in a game.
How to Bet on League of Legends Tournaments
Modern sportsbooks have made the process of betting on esports easier than it has ever been before. Before you get started, there are a few formalities that you’ll have to get out of the way, such as creating a sportsbook account and making your first deposit. Here’s how you can make your first bet on League of Legends:
- Visit a sportsbook that offers esports betting (more on this below)
- Find the sign-up option and fill in all the details required
- Once you’ve signed up, log in and make your first deposit by clicking on the ‘wallet’ icon at most sportsbooks
- With some funds in your player account, look through the available esports betting markets, find a wager that catches your eye, and choose an amount to wager.
Making Informed Bets on League of Legends Like with any traditional sport, it’s important to cover all your bases and do your due diligence before betting on League of Legends tournaments. Some of the biggest factors to consider are team performance, individual player performance, and player skill and communication. You can consider these factors as the most basic parameters with which you can make an informed betting choice.
A more thorough approach would be to study statistical information like objective control, vision control, historical matchups, and changes in the meta. Lastly, it's also important to note that some teams perform better than others in single games, while others shine under the pressure of multiple games, like in the group stages of a tournament.
Taking note of all these factors can help you make informed betting decisions. It’s important to remember that while you can still make informed betting decisions, being thorough can improve your chances of winning while not guaranteeing outright success. It’s important to practice safe gambling and take calculated risks when you bet on League of Legends.
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LoL Esports Betting FAQs
Can you bet on League of Legends?
Yes, as one of the biggest esports today, there are several kinds of bets that you can make on League of Legends.
Where can you bet on League of Legends?
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What are the betting odds for the League of Legends Worlds?
The betting odds for League of Legends Worlds can be found easily on our BetVictor platform. The odds of each game are dependent on a variety of factors, such as the participating teams, their current form, player roster, and more.