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Esports Betting on Stake Sportsbook - Bet on Competitive Esports with the Best Odds
Esports have a global appeal, with massive tournaments held throughout the year in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Players compete in games like Dota 2, League of Legends, Valorant, and Counter-Strike 2, earning huge prizes for tournament wins.
There’s also significant interest in Esports betting, and at Stake.dk, you can bet on major events like The International and the Esports World Cup. Here, we explain everything you need to know about Esports betting markets and run through how to get started at Stake Sportsbook to place your bets.
Popular Esports Games to Bet on
FPS
First-Person Shooter (FPS) games feature gameplay that revolves around gunplay, quick movement and lightning-fast reaction times. It’s one of the most adrenaline-filled Esports to play and watch, with lots of popular games to enjoy, such as:
CS2 - A highly tactical FPS game, where 1 team attempts to plant a bomb at a designated site, while the other tries to prevent the bomb from being planted. A short time to kill means quick reaction times are needed, while complex strategies are used to maximise resources and outsmart the opposing team.
Call of Duty - One of the most popular FPS games in the world, it’s known for having a very short time to kill and a huge variety of weapons, maps and special perks.
Rainbow Six - A highly tactical series that is currently represented by Rainbow Six Siege, featuring operators with special tactical equipment and abilities that players must use strategically.
Halo - A much higher time to kill creates unique gunfights, but power maps can be used to gain control over the map as teams battle each other.
Valorant - A tactical hero shooter that shares some similarities with Counter-Strike. However, while CS2 prioritises realism, Valorant introduces playable agents who possess unique abilities. Teammates work together to eliminate opponents, with the attacking team trying to plant the Spike and defenders attempting to stop them.
Overwatch 2 - This hero shooter features 2 teams of 5 players, each fighting for control over the map across different game modes. Each character offers unique abilities to eliminate players and support teammates.
Apex Legends - This battle-royale hero shooter also features characters with unique abilities, which can be used to assist players in surviving fights and defeating opponents as the map shrinks.
MOBA
Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games are unique in how they combine complex strategy and teamwork with fast-paced action. Players control characters with unique abilities as they seek to destroy their opponent’s base. Some of the most popular MOBAs include:
League of Legends - League of Legends (LoL) is the world’s most popular Esports and offers a unique blend of action and strategy. Teams compete across a symmetrical map to advance through the lanes, destroy towers and enter the enemy Nexus to destroy it. The top players combine carefully devised strategies to catch out their opponents, including utilising special abilities and defeating neutral monsters to gain buffs.
Dota 2 - Dota 2 shares many similarities with League of Legends in terms of gameplay and map design. However, Dota 2 arguably prefers greater strategic complexity due to the range of heroes, unique items and mechanics such as creep denial.
LoL: Wild Rift - This is the mobile version of League of Legends, which offers specialised controls to make it accessible to smartphone and tablet users. In addition, maps are smaller and gameplay is faster, making it more accessible.
Mobile Legends - Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) is a mobile MOBA game that shares a lot of similarities with LoL. Players can control a character that fits into one of the 6 roles: Tank, Marksman, Assassin, Fighter, Mage and Support.
King of Glory - Also known as Honor of Kings, this popular mobile MOBA game features characters that are inspired by Chinese folklore, and each has unique skills and stories.
Strategy & RTS
In strategy games, players control areas of the map to collect resources and build bases to win battles against the opponent and secure larger areas of the map. Real-time strategy (RTS) games are played in real-time, rather than taking turns.
Starcraft 2 - This real-time strategy game sees players building bases and managing resources in order to build armies to defeat their opponents. It’s set in a galactic struggle, with players able to control alien races, each of which has unique units and abilities.
Age of Empires - This real-time strategy game series allows players to control historical civilisations to wage battles against each other over immersive battlefields.
Sports
Sports games aim to simulate real sports, letting players control athlete avatars to compete in virtual football, basketball or cricket.
FIFA/EA Sports FC - The most popular sports game in the world, FIFA, now known as EA Sports FC, gives players control of a football team as they compete in real matches against opponents.
NBA2K - This popular basketball simulation game emulates the hugely successful NBA, allowing players to take control of the best teams and players to defeat their opponents.
Rocket League - In Rocket League, you control a rocket-powered car capable of acrobatic jumps and flips as you attempt to direct a giant football into the opponent’s goal.
eCricket - This game features competitive online play between virtual cricket teams, which are controlled by opposing players.
Major Esport Tournaments
You can bet on all of the major Esports leagues & tournaments at Stake.dk. We offer betting options and markets for the following competitive gaming events:
Counter Strike 2
ESL Pro League
BLAST.tv Austin Major
Intel Extra Masters (IEM)
Perfect World Shanghai (PWE)
Esports World Cup
League of Legends
Mid-Season Invitational (MSI)
League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK)
League of Legends Championship of the Americas (LTA)
League of Legends Pro League (LPL)
Esports World Cup
Dota 2
The International (TI)
DreamLeague
FISSURE Playground
BLAST Slam
PGL
Esports World Cup
Valorant
Valorant Champions
Valorant Masters - Valorant Champions Tour
Valorant Game Changers Championship
Esports World Cup
Other Tournaments
Call of Duty - Call of Duty League
Apex Legends - Apex Legends Global Series
Starcraft II - Global Starcraft II League
Halo - Halo Championship Series
Rainbow Six - Six Invitational
Rocket League - Rocket League Championship Series
NBA2K - NBA2K League
MLBB - MLBB World Championship
FIFA/EA Sports FC - C Pro World Championship
How to Bet on Esports & Types of Bets Available
It’s easy to start betting on Esports at Stake. The key steps to take are outlined below:
Log in to your Stake.dk account using your secure passkey .
Open the Esports option from the menu to see all the available Esports to bet on.
You can also search for a specific game, team or event using the search feature.
Look through the live and upcoming events to bet on, and select any match to see the full range of betting options.
Choose a bet to add to your bet slip, then enter your stake and confirm to place it.
With funds in your account, you can then decide which Esports event to bet on, choosing from the following bet types:
Match winner: Bet on which team will win the match.
Tournament winner: Bet on which team will win the entire tournament (like The International or LoL Worlds).
Map Handicap: Bet on a team to win by a certain number of maps. Example: Team A -1.5 means they must win by 2 maps.
Map winner: Bet on which team will win a specific map, or how many maps they will win.
Totals: Bet on the total number of maps played, total kills in the game, or total kills by one player.
Correct Score: Predict the final score of the match.
Prop bets: Bet on specific events during the game, like which player gets first blood or if there will be an Ace.
Parlay: Combine multiple bets into one slip. All selections must win for the bet to pay out. You can also combine multiple bets from the same match.
Live Betting & Free Esports Streaming Online at Stake Sportsbook
Stake offers pre-match and live betting options on all major Esports events. To see the latest in-play betting odds, live scores and stats, just log in to your account and open the match while it’s ongoing. You can even enjoy all the action as it happens thanks to our free live streaming service. As you watch Esports, you can place a host of live bets as the action takes place.
Esports Betting Tips & Strategies
Check which teams are in form and look at how they typically perform at specific events. This is particularly important ahead of major tournaments like The International – it makes sense to bet on teams that are performing well ahead of the major events.
If you’re new to Esports, it helps to know how a game works before betting on it. Games like LoL are free to download, so you can play for yourself before betting. Alternatively, tune into some Esports live streams so you have a good idea about the gameplay before placing a bet.
Pay attention to our picks and predictions - Aside from sharing guides to help you learn more about the game and how to bet on it, we also provide expert analysis on major Esports tournaments.
Deposit & Withdrawal Methods for Betting on Esports
Once you've made an account on Stake.dk, you can deposit & withdraw Danish Krone local currency on Stake.dk.
Stake provides live support and assistance from our support staff - whether it has to do with account deposits or help with placing bets on your favourite sport, we are here to help!
The customer support team at Stake are always available to troubleshoot issues with your account, betting safety, self-exclusion, responsible gambling and provide quality customer service. Don’t hesitate to reach out.