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Esports Betting on Stake Sportsbook - Bet on Competitive Esports with the Best Odds

Esports have a global appeal, with massive tournaments held throughout the year in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Players compete in games like Dota 2, League of Legends, Valorant,and Counter-Strike 2, earning huge prizes for tournament wins.

There’s also significant interest in Esports betting, and at Stake.com, you can bet on major events like The International and the Esports World Cup. Here, we explain everything you need to know about Esports betting markets and run through how to get started at Stake Sportsbook to place your bets.

Popular Esports Games to Bet on

FPS

First-Person Shooter (FPS) games feature gameplay that revolves around gunplay, quick movement and lightning-fast reaction times. It’s one of the most adrenaline-filled Esports to play and watch, with lots of popular games to enjoy, such as:

  • CS2 - A highly tactical FPS game, where 1 team attempts to plant a bomb at a designated site, while the other tries to prevent the bomb from being planted. A short time to kill means quick reaction times are needed, while complex strategies are used to maximise resources and outsmart the opposing team.

  • Call of Duty - One of the most popular FPS games in the world, it’s known for having a very short time to kill and a huge variety of weapons, maps and special perks.

  • Rainbow Six - A highly tactical series that is currently represented by Rainbow Six Siege, featuring operators with special tactical equipment and abilities that players must use strategically.

  • Halo - A much higher time to kill creates unique gunfights, but power maps can be used to gain control over the map as teams battle each other.

  • Valorant - A tactical hero shooter that shares some similarities with Counter-Strike. However, while CS2 prioritises realism, Valorant introduces playable agents who possess unique abilities. Teammates work together to eliminate opponents, with the attacking team trying to plant the Spike and defenders attempting to stop them.

  • Overwatch 2 - This hero shooter features 2 teams of 5 players, each fighting for control over the map across different game modes. Each character offers unique abilities to eliminate players and support teammates.

  • Apex Legends - This battle-royale hero shooter also features characters with unique abilities, which can be used to assist players in surviving fights and defeating opponents as the map shrinks.

MOBA

Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games are unique in how they combine complex strategy and teamwork with fast-paced action. Players control characters with unique abilities as they seek to destroy their opponent’s base. Some of the most popular MOBAs include:

  • League of Legends - League of Legends (LoL) is the world’s most popular Esports and offers a unique blend of action and strategy. Teams compete across a symmetrical map to advance through the lanes, destroy towers and enter the enemy Nexus to destroy it. The top players combine carefully devised strategies to catch out their opponents, including utilising special abilities and defeating neutral monsters to gain buffs.

  • Dota 2 - Dota 2 shares many similarities with League of Legends in terms of gameplay and map design. However, Dota 2 arguably prefers greater strategic complexity due to the range of heroes, unique items and mechanics such as creep denial.

  • LoL: Wild Rift - This is the mobile version of League of Legends, which offers specialised controls to make it accessible to smartphone and tablet users. In addition, maps are smaller and gameplay is faster, making it more accessible.

  • Mobile Legends - Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) is a mobile MOBA game that shares a lot of similarities with LoL. Players can control a character that fits into one of the 6 roles: Tank, Marksman, Assassin, Fighter, Mage and Support.

  • King of Glory - Also known as Honor of Kings, this popular mobile MOBA game features characters that are inspired by Chinese folklore, and each has unique skills and stories.

Strategy & RTS

In strategy games, players control areas of the map to collect resources and build bases to win battles against the opponent and secure larger areas of the map. Real-time strategy (RTS) games are played in real-time, rather than taking turns.

  • Starcraft 2 - This real-time strategy game sees players building bases and managing resources in order to build armies to defeat their opponents. It’s set in a galactic struggle, with players able to control alien races, each of which has unique units and abilities.

  • Age of Empires - This real-time strategy game series allows players to control historical civilisations to wage battles against each other over immersive battlefields.

Sports

Sports games aim to simulate real sports, letting players control athlete avatars to compete in virtual football, basketball or cricket.

  • FIFA/EA Sports FC - The most popular sports game in the world, FIFA, now known as EA Sports FC, gives players control of a football team as they compete in real matches against opponents.

  • NBA2K - This popular basketball simulation game emulates the hugely successful NBA, allowing players to take control of the best teams and players to defeat their opponents.

  • Rocket League - In Rocket League, you control a rocket-powered car capable of acrobatic jumps and flips as you attempt to direct a giant football into the opponent’s goal.

  • eCricket - This game features competitive online play between virtual cricket teams, which are controlled by opposing players.

Major Esport Tournaments

You can bet on all of the major Esports leagues & tournaments at Stake.com. We offer betting options and markets for the following competitive gaming events:

Counter Strike 2

  • ESL Pro League

  • BLAST.tv Austin Major

  • Intel Extra Masters (IEM)

  • Perfect World Shanghai (PWE)

  • Esports World Cup

  • StarLadder Budapest Major

League of Legends

  • Mid-Season Invitational (MSI)

  • League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK)

  • League of Legends Championship of the Americas (LTA)

  • League of Legends Pro League (LPL)

  • League of Legends World Championship

  • Esports World Cup

Dota 2

  • The International (TI)

  • DreamLeague

  • FISSURE Playground

  • BLAST Slam

  • PGL

  • Esports World Cup

Valorant

  • Valorant Champions

  • Valorant Masters - Valorant Champions Tour

  • Valorant Game Changers Championship

  • Esports World Cup

Other Tournaments

  • Call of Duty - Call of Duty League

  • Apex Legends - Apex Legends Global Series

  • Starcraft II - Global Starcraft II League

  • Halo - Halo Championship Series

  • Rainbow Six - Six Invitational

  • Rocket League - Rocket League Championship Series

  • NBA2K - NBA2K League

  • MLBB - MLBB World Championship

  • FIFA/EA Sports FC - C Pro World Championship

How to Bet on Esports & Types of Bets Available

It’s easy enough to start betting on Esports at Stake. You can follow our Esports betting guide for more details. The ultimate guide to sports betting is also useful if you’re a beginner. The key steps to take are outlined below:

  1. Log in to your Stake.com account using your secure passkey .

  2. Open the Esports option from the menu to see all the available Esports to bet on.

  3. You can also search for a specific game, team or event using the search feature.

  4. Look through the live and upcoming events to bet on, and select any match to see the full range of betting options.

  5. Choose a bet to add to your bet slip, then enter your stake and confirm to place it.

With funds in your account, you can then decide which Esports event to bet on, choosing from the following bet types:

  • Match winner: This is a simple bet on the team you think will win an Esports fixture. Bear in mind that most matches are played over multiple legs and usually follow a best-of format.

  • Tournament winner: You can also place an outright bet on the team that you think will win one of the major Esports tournaments, such as The International, LoL Worlds, or the Esports World Cup.

  • Map Handicap: Handicap betting lets you pick the outcome of the match, with a handicap applied to the total number of maps for each team. For example, if you pick Team A -1.5, they’ll need to win by 2 maps for your bet to win.

  • Map winner: For Esports matches played over multiple maps, you can bet on the team that you think will win a specific map (or a specific number of maps).

  • Totals bet: You can also place a bet on the total number of maps that you think will be contested in a game. It’s also possible to bet on the over/under for the total number of kills in the game, or total kills by a specific player.

  • Correct Score: This lets you predict the eventual final score of the match.

  • Prop bets: Prop bets are specific bets that aren’t directly linked to the final outcome of the game. For example, you can bet on which player will get first blood or whether or not an Ace will be scored during the match.

  • Parlay: A great way to build value into your Esports betting slip is by betting on multiple selections in the same slip. This is known as a parlay bet, and each of your selections needs to win their fixture for your bet to pay out. Same-game multi bets are also possible on some matches, where you combine multiple bets into one.

Live Betting & Free Esports Streaming Online at Stake Sportsbook

Stake offers pre-match and live betting options on all major Esports events. To see the latest in-play betting odds, live scores and stats, just log in to your account and open the match while it’s ongoing. You can even enjoy all the action as it happens thanks to our free live streaming service. As you watch Esports, you can place a host of live bets as the action unfolds, including things like the team you think will win the next map or the player you think will score the next goal in EAFC. Refer to our guide that explains how to watch live sports for free on Stake.com and browse the live markets that are currently available at our sportsbook.

Esports Betting Tips & Strategies

Deposit & Withdrawal Methods for Betting on Esports

Deposit

  1. Log in to your Stake account and check your current balance by opening the wallet.

  2. Select the deposit option and choose any payment method and available local currency, such as Argentine Pesos, Chilean Pesos, Canadian Dollars, Turkish Lira, and Vietnamese Dong.

  3. You can deposit with crypto at Stake too, with a wide range of crypto betting options available, including BTC, ETH, USDT, EOS, DOGE, LTC, TRX, and SOL.

  4. Send your coins to the deposit address provided or deposit quickly with Mesh. You can also buy crypto from Swapped.com or MoonPay before transferring your funds over.

  5. Once your deposit arrives, you can store your coins in the Stake vault for security.

Withdraw

  1. Log in to your account and open your Stake wallet.

  2. Check your current balance and select the withdraw option.

  3. Choose your payment method and enter the amount you want to withdraw.

  4. Provide your payment details if necessary, and ensure the right network is selected if you’re withdrawing crypto.

  5. Check that all your details are correct before completing the payment.

Stake Sportsbook Promotions, VIP Club, & Responsible Betting

As you bet at Stake, you can also boost your bankroll with the latest promotions and ongoing bonuses that we currently offer. You can also learn about the exclusive rewards that you can unlock via the Stake VIP Club to increase your available budget further. As you place bets, you’ll be able to level up your account to earn regular rakeback, reload bonuses and even your own VIP host. More details on how the VIP club works are available on the VIP FAQ page.

You should always bet responsibly and within your means. You can refer to the Stake Smart guidelines for responsible gambling tools and tips, and feel free to use our budget calculator to work out how much you can afford to gamble at Stake.com.