Cybersport as a whole is a huge industry that has taken all the perks of ‘big’ sport and mixed them with the media and enormity of showbiz.
Cybersport is a fairly young trend in betting. But at the moment a large number of betting companies already provide the opportunity to bet on events in cybersport disciplines. One of the most popular and well-known betting companies that offer betting on events in cyber disciplines is Betwinner. The bookmaker provides its services not only on an online portal designed for use on a personal computer. Special mobile Betwinner apk has also been developed, which can be installed on devices running Android and iOS operating systems. For the convenience of players using mobile devices when betting on cybersport events, the betting company has developed a mobile version of its online portal. This online resource is perfectly adapted for use on touch-screen devices. The ability to use smartphones and tablets for betting allows players to bet at any time and anywhere with an internet connection.
The most popular games for betting in eSports
Not so long ago, computer games were a simple pastime for people. Nowadays, it is possible to bet on computer sports. Among the large number of cybersports disciplines, it is possible to identify the most popular, which are in the top 5 games.
These cybersports disciplines at the moment are:
- Dota 2.
- Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
- Fortnite.
- League of Legends.
- Overwatch.
Each of the above cyber sports game disciplines is appealing in its own way and has its own characteristics that make it popular among both cyber athletes and betting enthusiasts on cyber sports events.
Dota 2
Dota 2 is currently one of the top 5 games in eSports. This game is a multiplayer. The developer is the company Valve Corporation. The main task of the opposing teams is to destroy the building at the base of the enemy, which is protected by defensive towers. Playing teams consist of five players.
This discipline is very popular not only with the punters, but also with the bookies. The reason is that you can use your tactical skills to the maximum. And if you follow big tournaments and professional teams, the bettor will have no problem making successful predictions.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a competitive first-person shooter developed and published by Valve Corporation.
The game has no single player campaign, all the gameplay is built around several online modes. The main one among them is a competitive mode. The main competitive mode is Bomb Defusal with two teams of five.
The main difference between Counter-Strike: Global Offensive from other competitive shooters – using economy system. For successful actions the player receives in-game dollars. For these at the beginning of the round can buy armour, weapons and grenades.
Fortnite
Fortnite is a survival-mode computer game developed by People Can Fly in cooperation with Epic Games.
Fortnite is a cooperative survival sandbox game whose main mechanics are:
- Exploration;
- Resource gathering;
- Building fortified buildings;
- Fighting against waves of invading monsters.
The game features four different classes, namely ninja, traveler, soldier, and constructor. The different classes have different abilities. For example, the melee abilities of the ninja class are much better than the other classes.
League of Legends
League of Legends is a cooperative strategy game in which two teams of five powerful champions battle each other in an attempt to destroy the enemy base. The game was developed and released by American company Riot Games in 2009.
During the match, team members:
- earn experience points and gold;
- gain new abilities;
- improve their characteristics;
- acquire items.
In main game mode, each team must destroy the enemy “nexus” – a special valuable structure on the map – and prevent the opposing team from destroying its own nexus.
Overwatch
Overwatch is a six-on-six first-person, team-based online shooter. Take control of one of two dozen characters with unique skills. Change your heroes in the course of the game without any restrictions.
The goal is to beat your opposing team in one of several modes. Players are required to pull a “trolley” to their opponents’ base in a very short time, or capture the control point on the map before the enemy does.
FAQ
Are there any betting theories on eSports?
Cybersport is a fairly young field, but it is noticeable that a lot of work has been done on it from a betting perspective. That is why there are more and more betting strategies every day.
Is there a win-win strategy for betting on cyber sports?
Every bettor would like to have a betting tactic that allows them to make winning bets at all times. Even the most precise and reliable mechanism fails and has mathematical errors. That is why none of the strategies guarantees a hundred percent win, but with a competent approach, you can get the highest possible rate.
Can I bet expressly on eSports?
Multi bets are always risky, as all of the events in a betting slip must be completed successfully for the bettor to win. But users are attracted by the higher odds that allow them to win the jackpot with a few good hits. There are currently two strategies for betting on eSports – the safe one and the risky one. Both are capable of making a profit, and you can choose the best one for you depending on your goals.
How do I bet on eSports at a betting company?
Betting on eSports events can now be found at almost any bookmaker’s office. Every betting company has detailed instructions on how to correctly place different types of bets. Therefore, there are usually no difficulties with the betting process, even for newcomers to the betting world.
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