In recent years, Esports has rapidly evolved into one of the most exciting areas of modern sport, blending fast, reactive gameplay, elite-level competitions, and global tournaments that attract millions of viewers. From tactical shooters to multiplayer online battle arenas, Esports continues to deliver constant action and unpredictable outcomes at the highest level.
It is for the reasons mentioned above that BOYLE Sports offers a range of Esports betting markets and competitive Esports odds across the biggest titles and tournaments worldwide. Whether this be backing a dominant team in a major final or predicting an underdog upset in the group stages, online betting in Esports provides multiple ways to potentially get involved in one of the newest and fastest-growing sports out there today.
What Does Esports Betting Cover?
Esports betting markets cover a plethora of video games played at a professional level across leagues, championship events, and other tournaments. Each title has its own format, rules, and competitive structure, and comes with its own global fan base. Some of the most popular Esports titles include League of Legends, Counter Strike, Dota 2, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Valorant, Starcraft, and Rocket League, all of which feature their own distinct and tactical styles of gameplay. Across these titles, Esports betting markets cover multiple aspects of the games, from the winner of the matches outright to the specific map victors and how long games may go on for, depending on the format of the competition.
How to Bet on Esports at BOYLE Sports
One of the best aspects of esports betting is the huge variety of games you can bet on, from first-person shooters like Overwatch to battle arena games like League of Legends. And from StarCraft and FIFA to Hearthstone and more. You can place a selection of bets on your favourite games, with the most popular being:
● Match/Map Winner: Bet on a team or player to win their upcoming match.
● Tournament Winner: Place an outright bet on a team or player to win an entire tournament or league.
● In-Play: Place live bets on the outcome of a match whilst it's being played.
To bet on esports with us, first take a few minutes to set-up your BoyleSports account. Once you’ve registered with us, you’ll have access to all our current and upcoming esports betting markets right here on this page.
Part of successful betting is making sure you do so responsibly. You can practice responsible betting by:
● Making sure you understand the esports game you’re betting on and the bets you’re making.
● Setting a betting limit (bankroll), and stopping betting when you reach that limit.
● Never gambling with money you can’t afford to lose.
● Never gambling when you’re intoxicated or otherwise not thinking clearly, such as if you’re overly angry or excited.
● Treating gambling as entertainment only and not a way to try and consistently make money.
● Seeking help if you think your gambling is becoming a problem.
Popular Games for Esports Betting
You’ll find esports betting markets for all the top games at BoyleSports. Some of the most popular online games include:
● League of Legends (LoL): An enduringly successful multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game where teams of five compete to destroy the enemy’s base.
● Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS): A tactical first-person shooter (FPS) where teams of terrorists and counter-terrorists battle in objective-based missions.
● Dota 2: An MOBA game where two teams of five aim to destroy the opposing team’s Ancient – a large structure in their base.
● Fortnite: Most often played in esports as a battle royale game where teams fight to be the last one standing on an ever-shrinking map.
● Call of Duty (CoD): The world famous fast-paced FPS series known for its multiplayer modes and competitive team-based gameplay.
● Overwatch: A team-based FPS where players use unique heroes with special abilities to compete in objective-based matches.
● Valorant: A tactical FPS blending character-based abilities with team-based, objective-focused gameplay.
● Rocket League: A unique game combining football with rocket-powered cars, where teams aim to outscore their opponents in an arena setting.
● StarCraft II: Arguably the best real-time strategy game ever made, where players build armies and manage resources to defeat their opponents in a Sci-Fi setting.
How Do Odds Work on Esports?
Esports betting odds are typically displayed in a fractional format by standard at BOYLE Sports; however, users can switch to decimal odds at any time through their account settings if they prefer a different view. As is the case with most online betting markets, there are a series of factors that could influence Esports odds. This includes such things as roster changes, pool strength, recent performances, patch updates, map choices, the stage of the tournament, and even previous head-to-head results.
As matches draw closer, Esports betting odds may shift in response to lineup confirmations, new pieces of news, and activity in the markets. In turn, this makes sure that the Esports odds remain competitive, as well as accurately reflecting the likelihood of outcomes occurring.
Take a look at these other examples of fractional odds and payouts to make sure they’re clear to you:
- With a £1 stake at 8/1 odds, the winnings are £8, plus the £1 stake returned, making the total winnings £9.
- With a £1 stake at 4/1 odds, the winnings are £4, plus the £1 stake returned, making the total winnings £5.
- With a £1 stake at 2/1 odds, the winnings are £2, plus the £1 stake returned, making the total winnings £3.
- With a £1 stake at 1/1 odds, the winnings are £1, plus the £1 stake returned, making the total winnings £2.
- With a £1 stake at 1/2 odds, the winnings are £0.50, plus the £1 stake returned, making the total winnings £1.50.
Types Of Esports Betting Markets
Depending on the type and format of the game, as well as the structure of competitions and tournaments, there are a variety of markets available in Esports betting. These can relate to results as a whole, or more detailed things surrounding maps and specific game outcomes, covering different aspects of titles in the process.
Match Winner:
To start things off, match winner markets are one of the most straightforward and popular Esports betting options out there, working the same way as they do in football betting, for example. With these, individuals can choose which team or participant they believe will go on to win the overall match or series. This Esports betting option is available across all major titles and formats, including fixtures which use a best-of-one, best-of-three, or best-of-five format.
Handicaps
Moving on to handicap Esports betting, this gives one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to level the playing field. This can apply to maps or rounds, meaning a participant must overcome a set line in order for the prediction to be correct. Often, the Esports odds for these markets are close to being balanced, due to the playing field theoretically being made more even due to the additional defects and advantages at hand.
Map Winner
When it comes to the maps played options, these Esports betting markets focus on the outcome of individual maps within a series, as opposed to the entire game. Since many esports matches are played over multiple maps, this gives individuals the choice to potentially break down performances on a map-by-map basis, rather than just the overall result.
Maps Played
Finally, the ‘maps played’ markets in Esports betting involve predicting the total number of maps that may be played in a series. Individuals can guess whether a match will end quickly in a clean sweep or go the distance across all available maps in the pool, as once a team or participant wins enough of these, no further games take place, due to there often being a ‘best of’ format in play.
Bet on Esports with BoyleSports
With odds that update regularly, BOYLE Sports offers frequent Esports betting markets across the biggest global gaming tournaments and competitive titles. From League of Legends, all the way to MOBAs such as Dota 2, individuals could choose from match result, map, and handicap markets on site, meaning there are several ways to potentially make predictions on professional gaming events.
There is a wide selection of other markets for other sports around the world besides Esports betting at BOYLE Sports, too, including those for football betting and darts betting.
