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It’s 2017, and if you are an old-school gamer, the chances are that you might have some idea regarding esports and e-sports bets. In this article, we will discuss different topics related to esports and how you can jump into esports betting.
What is an esports game?
Esports games are video games that can be played competitively. There are at least two adversaries or two opposing teams that compete for a grand prize that is usually a large sum of money.
So, you want to tell me that you can bet on video games now?
Yes! What a time to be alive!
You can bet on standard esports matches or tournament matches by using online betting sites. You can bet using your in-game currency, skins, items or real money.
Wait! Isn’t gambling illegal outside of a casino or authorized facility?
No. Well, at least, it was to some degree in the beginning. Now everything is settled, and it’s becoming bigger and better with every tournament that comes.
Betting sites have evolved. Most of them have been rebranded to look more professional and attractive to use. Back in the day, if you wanted to bet even with your in-game items, you would have to look at reviews and ask users if the site is legit. You wouldn’t think to use real money back then because of the fear of getting scammed.
Cheap-looking sites could easily fool you and steal your in-game currency or money. And back then, if that sort of thing ever happened, there was nothing you could do about it. It still happens now, which is why you must be very careful with the site you use.
That means I can bet on my favourite game, Tetris?
Sadly, it doesn’t work that way. While Tetris can be seen as a competitive game and some argue that it is, it isn’t as successful as some of the modern games.
The games you should be looking for when betting are Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, DOTA 2, League of Legends, Hearthstone, Call of Duty, Smite, Rocket League, Starcraft II, Heroes of the Storm, World of Tanks, Super Smash Bro and much more.
Most of them are free to play so you can download and try them. Others can cost you between 10 and 60 euros, and some require a new gaming platform, a console, to be more precise.
I’m ready. Should I bet my entire retirement pension now?
Hold on. If you want to bet, you will need to create an account first, with your name, address, your credit card details and what games you want to bet on.
Also, it’s good to watch how the game plays and what team you want to bet on. Blind bets are a gamble, so you’ll want to maximize your chances of winning by doing some research.
Conclusion
Esports bets can be accessed by using this link: http://www.gg.bet/en/dota2. It’s easy and can be done in a secure environment. If you need any help, just ask gg.bet’s staff or watch some YouTube tutorials.
Dom is an award-winning writer and finalist of the Esports Journalist of the Year 2023 award. He graduated from Bournemouth University with a 2:1 degree in Multi-Media Journalism in 2007.
As a long-time gamer having first picked up the NES controller in the late ’80s, he has written for a range of publications including GamesTM, Nintendo Official Magazine, industry publication MCV and others. He worked as head of content for the British Esports Federation up until February 2021, when he stepped back to work full-time on Esports News UK and offer esports consultancy and freelance services. Note: Dom still produces the British Esports newsletter on a freelance basis, so our coverage of British Esports is always kept simple – usually just covering the occasional press release – because of this conflict of interest.
