What is Esports Betting?

Definition: Esports betting is betting on competitive video game matches and tournaments, offered in the sportsbook alongside traditional sports.

Popular game types:

Tactical shooters.
MOBA games (multiplayer online battle arena).
Sports simulation and fighting games.

Common esports markets:

Match winner and map winner.
Map handicap and total maps.
In-game markets, such as first to reach a set number of kills.
Tournament outrights.

Platform considerations: esports needs a specialised data feed, live pricing for fast-moving matches and integrity monitoring of lower-tier tournaments.

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Related Terms

Virtual Sports

Virtual sports are computer-simulated sports events, such as football, horse racing or tennis, with outcomes generated by an RNG and shown as animation.

BTTS (Both Teams to Score)

BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is a football market on whether each side scores at least one goal during the match.

Double Chance / Draw No Bet

Double chance and draw no bet (DNB) are football markets that change how a draw affects the bet.

Each Way Bet

An each way bet is two bets of equal stake on one selection: one to win and one to place, i.e. finish in one of the top positions. It is common in horse racing and golf.

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