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At the professional level, eSports is one of the most popular sports in the world, watched by hundreds of millions of viewers. In 2019, the League of Legends World Championship attracted more than 100 million spectators.

The growing popularity of cyber sports in the last few years has also led to cyber sports finding its place on many betting sites. Just as you can bet on the Premier League in football, you can now also bet on The International, one of the biggest tournaments in Dota 2. Almost all of the big sites, such as Favbet Casino, offer betting on eSports.

What can I bet on?

You can find many different lines and types for betting on eSports on the betting sites. You can bet, for example, on which team will win the match and what the result of the match will be. Games such as CS: GO or League of Legends often also have the option to bet on how many cards each team will win.

Some of the most popular are betting on the outcome of a particular map, betting on the team with the most kills, and betting on the total number of kills on the map. Examples of other bets on Dota 2:

• which team will destroy the first tower
• total number of towers destroyed per map
• which team will kill the first Roshan
• which team will demolish the first barrack
• which team will have 5, 10, 15 or 20 kills first

There are some common betting options available in League of Legends, such as

• total number of dragons killed
• which team will be the first to destroy an Inhibitor
• total number of inhibitors killed
• which team will kill the first Baron
• total number of barons killed
• both teams will kill the dragon - Yes/No
• both teams will kill the baron - Yes/No

As you can see, when betting on eSports there are many options to choose from, not just which team will win the match. It also gives you the opportunity to combine multiple bets on different matches.

What leagues and tournaments can I bet on?

You can find odds for lots of different eSports games such as CS: GO, Dota 2, League of Legends, Rainbow Six, Starcraft and FIFA eSports. There are odds for major international tournaments such as The International and League of Legends World Championships, as well as regional tournaments and leagues in various games.

Where can I find odds on eSports?

The eSports odds are available on almost all major betting sites. Some sites even have entire sections dedicated solely to cybersport, with many available bets and markets.

The selection of eSports betting can vary greatly from site to site. Some betting sites offer many odds on different disciplines, tournaments and leagues. On these sites you will find odds on everything from the League of Legends World Championship to the Rainbow Six North American League.

Tips for betting on eSports

• Choose a betting site with a good selection of odds on cyber sports.
• Make sure the site you choose has odds on the tournaments and leagues you are interested in.
• Before placing a bet, do a little research on the teams recent performance.