Esports Betting

The popularity of Esports has continued to rise, with more and more game titles building up a huge following. Some of the most established games in the realm of Esports include Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, King or Glory, Starcraft II, and Valorant. However, there are other categories that are gaining traction, such as Esports Football.  

Here at BetVictor, we offer an extensive range of markets including match winner, handicap, map winner, and most kills betting options. You can also find coverage of all the biggest Esports matches from the aforementioned games, alongside many others, with in-play betting markets becoming available as soon as the match gets underway.  

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The different Esports betting markets will likely vary depending on the title you've chosen. However, some of the most common options include:   

Match Winner  

This is a bet that relies on the winner of a particular match-up. Keep in mind that some matches will be a best-of-three, while others are best-of-ones or best-of-fives. Betting a match winner in Esports means that your chosen team or individual must win the entire series, not just one map.  

Handicap  

Next up is a 'Handicap' bet that involves applying a handicap to one team. The most common example of this would be betting on the favourite with a handicap of -1.5 maps in a best-of-three series. This means that the chosen team must still win when the handicap is applied. Using the previous example, betting on a team in a best-of-three series with a -1.5 handicap would mean they need to win 2-0 in order for the bet to be marked as a winning one. Handicaps can also work in the opposite way, featuring a score being added to one team, such as +1.5.   

Total Rounds  

This type of bet is available on all games that are based on rounds, such as Counter-Strike 2. It allows you to predict how many rounds will be played during a specific map, picking whether it will be over or under a predetermined amount. For example, betting under 22.5 rounds on a map that finished 13-9 would be a successful wager. The 'Total Rounds' bet may vary to suit a different title, for example, in Esports Football, it will be changed to 'Total Goals'. Regardless of what it's called, the premise and objective remain exactly the same.  

Map Winner  

As the name suggests, this bet focuses on the victor of a specific map, not the series as a whole. The result of the entire match doesn't matter, as long as the chosen team picks the specific map.  

Most Kills  

Another hugely popular bet is which team will end the game with the most kills. Naturally, this is only valid on titles such as Valorant that revolve around kills. This type of bet can add another layer of entertainment to the game as the team that wins won't necessarily have the highest number of combined kills at the end of the match.  

Although there is no way to guarantee a win when betting on Esports online, there are a few tips that you can consider before placing a wager:   

1. Research  

With Esports becoming more popular than ever, there are plenty of websites that are dedicated to tracking stats and sharing key information from different matches. Carefully researching a game before placing a bet can help you make informed decisions and form a unique betting strategy.   

Some things to look out for include the form of particular teams, if they've recently made any roster changes, previous meetings between the two teams, and much more!   

2. Learn  

Understanding the format, rules, and key mechanics of the game can go a long way when betting on Esports online. This can be particularly helpful in games such as Counter-Strike 2, where factors such as player economy can influence multiple rounds.   

Some rounds in other games like Valorant are also more important than others, leading to the scoreline sometimes being deceiving. For anyone who is an expert at reading these moments of a game, utilising in-play markets may be something to think about. Of course, such markets are available right here at BetVictor as soon as the game gets started!   

3. Bet Responsibly  

Regardless of whether you're betting on Esports or any other type of market, doing so responsibly is crucial. Make sure to always set limits and stick to them to stay in control when betting online. We have a wide range of safer gambling tools to keep you safe online, which include deposit limits, timeouts, and reality checks.  

Keep in mind that betting on Esports is a form of entertainment and should never be seen as a way to make money.  

In addition to offering a range of Counter-Strike 2 odds, Dota 2 odds, Valorant odds and League of Legends odds, we also cover a range of traditional sports betting markets. These include football, tennis, and golf betting options. Virtual sports is also another option that you can find on our website, alongside a range of Fifa Esports betting markets!