E-Sports

eSports Betting

Enjoy the ultimate eSports betting experience here at LiveScore Bet. Discover our latest odds and in-play opportunities across the biggest global eSports competitions, including The International, Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) and League of Legends World Championship. Our listings feature some of the biggest titles in gaming, from Dota 2 to Counter Strike. With a host of eSports betting games to choose from, along with a variety of eSport betting markets, LiveScore Bet is the place to be.

The world of eSports may seem new, but to those who have watched these events grow from their humble beginnings to the multi-million industry it is now, it is very prestigious. Top athletes in their fields compete across a myriad of games and leagues, from first-person shoot-ers (FPS) to real-time strategies (RTS), and so much more. When it comes to the eSports betting odds, LiveScore Bet is the place to look.

What eSports Events Can You Bet On?

Here at LiveScore Bet we offer a great range of events for you to bet on. From the ever-popular Counter Strike: GO to Dota 2, and even classics like League of Legends, there's always a new event on the eSports scene open to the market. With eSports betting, you bet on a range of games, competitions and several tournaments such as League of Legends Championship Series and World Championship, or Counter-Strike, Overwatch, Call of Duty, Hearthstone, and Rocket League.

The competitions in eSports betting vary and the possibilities are endless. You can bet on your favourite games and streamers before the game goes live or as it is being played. It’s im-portant to note that with live eSports betting, the options of which event you can bet on may differ as it depends which are currently in-play.

How Do You Bet On eSports?

Betting on eSports couldn't be easier. Simply choose the event you want to bet on, decide on your market, either match winner or spread (handicap), and then make your selection. If you are betting on live eSports, the events you see will depend on what's in play, and the markets available will vary and change depending on the game and will update to reflect how the game is being played out.

eSports Betting Markets

Within both pre-game and live eSports betting, the odds and markets will change depending on the current state of the game and the betting activity of other bettors. So if you are betting on live eSports, it’s important to note that not all markets may be available. But within eSports betting, you can place single or multiple bets on more than one game. Just note that with pre-game and live eSports betting you can’t have any acca bets.

eSports Winner Bets

When looking at eSports betting, you may see winner bets. This is where you can pick which player will win the game at hand and wait for that victory screen to show. Within live eSports events, there are two possible outcomes and no draws. So to-win bets are two-way bets, with 1 indicating the first named player/team to win and 2 indicating the second named player/team to win.

eSports Spread Betting

 

Spread betting, is another market you may see while live eSports betting. It’s a kind of bet that is useful for extending the odds on matches with a clear favourite. In eSports, the favourite is given a hypothetical disadvantage, and inversely, the underdog is given a headstart. For ex-ample, in a 30-round CS:GO match, Team A are favourites and given a -2.5 handicap, whereas the underdog, Team B, is given a +2.5 advantage. Even if Team A win the match in reality 16-14, they lose the match after the handicap is applied 16-16.5, and therefore a spread bet on Team B +2.5 would land. Overall, systems like this help to even out the playing field when it comes to betting on matches that could otherwise seem like an obvious win to one side.

What Should I Know About eSports Betting Odds?

If you're familiar with sports betting, looking at eSports betting odds and results won't be too unfamiliar for you. The main factor to consider is if you want to bet on a Winner or a Spread, and which game you want to pick. Although there is regional and tournament variation, most eSports matches, no matter whether it's League of Legends, Dota 2 or CS:GO 2, consist of a number of rounds. Therefore, the match winner is determined by the first to a set number of rounds.

What Makes eSports Betting So Popular?

For many, eSports stand as a testament to how anyone can achieve greatness. Many of the pros in the scene come from hobbyist roots, loving a game or series of games so much that they created and competed in local events. From there, they ended up on the international stage, and every player has their own style and story to bring. There's also the excitement in seeing top-level play in a game you may be fond of yourself, learning from the experts and im-proving your own skills. This, and the sense of community that eSports brings, make them very popular all around the world – it's no wonder so many bet on live eSports as they keep track of their favourite teams and solo players alike.