Stake.com has a wide range of sports betting opportunities and eSports handicaps!
Learn how to bet on the biggest esports tournaments and research esports betting strategies at Stake Sportsbook .
What is eSports?
Esports is a series of competitive video game tournaments that encompass global esports leagues and events. Games such as League of Legends (LoL), Dota 2 , and FIFA are some of the most popular, bringing together players from different leagues and events to compete for big prizes and global acclaim.
How to bet on eSports?
Betting on eSports is similar to other sports like football , soccer , tennis or golf . You create an account on Stake.com and deposit funds via the payment method of your choice. You can then place multiple bets on upcoming eSports fixtures and tournaments.
Esports Betting Options and Bet Types
Whether you’re betting on the LoL Mid-Season Invitational or Rocket League , you have a wide range of esports betting options to choose from, including:
-
Outright Betting – The simplest type of esports bet, an outright bet involves the player or team you believe will win a specific leg in the subsequent matches.
-
Tournament Winner – Back a team to win a specific league or tournament with this type of bet.
-
Score – In esports games such as FIFA, you can bet on the final score of the two players in the game. You can also bet on the match score, especially in a best-of-a-few series.
-
Maps – In games like LoL, players will fight for control of the map, and you can bet on the team that takes the most maps in the matchup.
-
Asian Handicap – In Cyber Live Arena tournaments, you can predict whether the total goals or points will be over or under a certain number. This is different from Asian Handicap betting. In Asian Handicap betting, you must decide on the winning margin of a team.
-
Over/Under betting – You can place this type of total bet on esports matches. For example, you can predict whether a team will score over/under a certain number of points or win a certain number of maps.
Which eSports games can you bet on Stake?
You can bet on major esports leagues and tournaments at Stake.com. For example, our online sportsbook offers the following esports betting markets:
What are the best esports to bet on?
As with all sports, there are plenty of esports markets available on Stake.com, allowing you to place suitable bets before the biggest events and tournaments.
If you are new to esports betting, we recommend starting with mainstream events such as LoL’s Mid-Season Invitational, which have a wide range of available markets and bet types.
Live eSports Betting
Many people prepare esports betting slips before a match starts, and you can also place live bets on the events of your choice . Bet on the next map winner in LoL or the next team/player to score in FIFA.
Check out our comprehensive guide explaining the differences between pre-match and live betting to help you get started.
Esports Betting vs Traditional Sports Betting
There is basically no difference between betting on traditional sports and esports. Before you can choose a market and place a bet you’re interested in, you’ll need to create an account and deposit some money.
Some people don’t realize that eSports players are just as professional as any other highly paid sports stars around the world. They compete for fame and fame, trying to become the best eSports players in the world. ESports in general is a huge industry with a huge following.
If you haven’t bet on esports before, you can watch some live events to familiarize yourself with how the games are played.
How to win at eSports betting?
As with all sports betting, it is important to research esports betting at Stake.com. Research individual player/team performances and past performances in specific events. In the case of major tournaments, consider the team’s qualification path and their likelihood of reaching the finals.
Besides that, it is also a good idea to try out the games before placing your bets. This mainly includes first-person shooters like Call of Duty and CS: GO, and strategy games like LoL. Football fans understand how FIFA works, but if you are not familiar with how esports is played, you should try out the games before placing your bets.
Esports betting tips, tricks and strategies
When forming your esports betting strategy, here are some tips to help you get started:
-
Make sure you understand each esports sport before you place your bets. As mentioned above, playing the game before placing your bets is a good idea. Try the game to familiarize yourself with the rules and how it works.
-
Research the format of a specific tournament before placing a bet. Some esports events are leagues, others are knockout type tournaments.
-
If you want to bet with cryptocurrency, you can learn about your cryptocurrency deposit options before placing a bet and learn how to withdraw funds from your Stake.com account. You can use our online payment methods guide to learn about deposit and withdrawal methods for bets. For more information, read our cryptocurrency security and cryptocurrency guides .
-
If this is your preferred payment method, please read our local currency options. You can learn more about local currencies and local currency payment guidelines in our community forum .
-
It’s okay to keep it simple in the beginning. If you’re still learning the game, you can make simple bets like the winner bet. If you’re new to sports betting, you can check out our ultimate sports betting guide .
-
Take advantage of betting bonuses and promotions . As a leading online betting site, we offer weekly, monthly and ongoing promotions that give you the chance to get big payouts just by betting on your favorite esports games!
-
Read expert betting predictions and tips . At Stake, our professional bettors provide expert sports tips to help you improve your esports betting strategy. We also have a variety of betting guides, including our Dota 2 betting guide and CS:GO betting guide , to help you get started.
Esports Betting Rules, Regulations and Safety
Before placing an esports bet, please familiarise yourself with our terms and conditions . You can also check out our latest news for the best offers and promotions for esports betting.
Remember to only bet with fees you can afford and bet smartly with Stake Smart . Use our monthly budget calculator to predict your spending habits and learn more online betting tips with our responsible gambling guide .
