CS:GO Betting: Bet on Counter-Strike

When it comes to eSports betting, there are three main titles that stand out from the crowd, which are Dota 2, League of Legends, and, of course, Counter-Strike. For many years, CS has had regular tournaments, including Majors around the world, which give punters a variety of different Counter-Strike betting options. These tournaments typically last multiple days, up to a few weeks each, with the qualification stage and main event both being available to bet on.

Here at BetVictor, we have a huge range of Counter-Strike betting odds, covering a huge selection of matches from Major Finals to smaller online tournaments and everything in between. Don't forget to check out our bonus page for a variety of Counter-Strike betting offers, too!

Counter-Strike is a popular online FPS game that relies heavily on strategy. One team plays as the terrorists, who try to orchestrate an attack on one of the bomb sites, while the other team plays as the counter terrorists.

Teams race to 13 rounds and must win by at least 2 in order to be declared the winner of a certain map, with 3 maps typically making up a match. There are plenty of ways you can win a round in Counter-Strike, which are:

• Planting the bomb and the timer reaches 0 (Terrorist side only)
• Defusing a bomb that has been planted (Counter terrorist side only)
• The round timer hits 0 without the bomb being planted (Counter terrorist side only)
• Eliminating all players on the opposite team (Both sides)

While this might sound simple, there are plenty of added elements for players to take into consideration, including utility such as smoke and flash grenades, making sounds on the map to reveal their position, and controlling the unique recoil associated with different weapons. The team element of Counter-Strike makes it a hugely popular title to spectate, with some unique strategies often being used to test the opposing team.

There are plenty of Counter-Strike betting markets for punters to consider, with some of the most popular options being shown below. It’s worth mentioning that we also have in-play betting options for Counter-Strike, too!

• Match Winner: As the name suggests, this betting market revolves around which team will win a particular match. Keep in mind that matches can consist of a varying number of maps, with some being 1 map, 3 maps, or 5 maps in length.
• Map Winner: If you'd like to bet on which team will win a certain map, this is possible too. Should the chosen team reach 13 with at least 2 clear rounds between them and their opponents, this bet will be marked as a successful one. If the map ends 12 - 12, then overtime will be needed, with teams then being required to win 4 of the 6 overtime rounds to be declared the winners of a map (16 - 14, for example).
• Pistol Round Winner: Both halves of a Counter-Strike map begin with a pistol round, which, as the name suggests, is when both teams have limited funds and can only purchase pistols. These can be some of the most strategic rounds in a map, which is why they're a popular eSports betting option!
• Handicap: This betting market will add a virtual handicap or advantage to one team in the form of rounds. For example, betting on the favourite to win -3.5 would mean that they must not only win, but do so by at least 4 clear rounds to overcome the handicap.
• Correct Score: One market that often comes with higher Counter-Strike odds revolves around the correct score. For this bet to be marked as a successful one, players must predict the winning team for the map, alongside the exact score that it ends (13 - 7, for example). Alternatively, players can bet on the correct score of a match, such as a 2 - 1 map count in favour of a certain team.

If you want to bet on CSGO online with us at BetVictor, here's a straightforward guide that you can use to get started:

1. Sign in to your BetVictor account. If you're not registered with us already, click on the "Sign Up" button in the top right corner and fill in the various fields that appear. From here, simply verify your details and make a deposit to bet on Counter-Strike with real money.
2. Find the Counter-Strike tournament you would like to bet on.
3. Scroll down to locate your desired match.
4. Click on your selection to add it to the bet slip.
5. Type in your stake size and confirm the wager.
6. All that's left to do then is watch the action, and should your selection be successful, the potential winnings will be awarded as per the Counter-Strike odds.

Before you bet on Counter-Strike online, be sure to check out our offers page. We have a huge range of bonus offers that can be used across all sports betting markets, including on Counter-Strike, with options for both new and existing players to choose from!

While there is no way to guarantee a win when betting on Counter-Strike online, there are some strategies that you can implement to increase your chances of success. Most of this is done through careful research, with the following aspects being particularly important:

• Player Sickness or Visa Issues: Both of these are particularly prominent at LAN-based Counter-Strike events, and if either occurs, teams will need to use their stand-in player. Sometimes, this change can severely affect the performance of a team, and in many cases, the coach is even asked to play at a level they're not used to.
• Roster Changes: While some teams will get an instant boost from a new player added, most will have an adjustment period while the new player(s) learn strategies and how the team likes to play.
• Head-to-Head: Much like in other sports, such as Football, there are some teams that simply play well against each other. This can be due to various factors, including a strong knowledge of what the team likes to do, or a stylistic clash that works heavily in favour of one side.
• LAN or Online: Last but not least, it's important to know whether the event you're betting on will be hosted on LAN (Local area network, i.e. in person) or online. Some teams, particularly ones that have had breakout years, tend to perform worse on stages in front of a crowd if it's their first time doing so.