Esports Betting Guide 2025: How To Bet On Esports

Perfect for beginners and pros alike, this guide is your key to esports betting in 2025. Learn about the top games, discover how to find the best betting apps, find experts tips for success, and explore the future of this exciting industry.

Esports Betting
Published by NYSB Staff
Last Updated: 29. Jan 2025.

What is Esports Betting?

Esports is video gaming at an organized and competitive level. Betting on esports involves a wager on the outcome of a game, the winner of a league, the result of a championship, or individual events within a competition. Some betting operators also have live betting markets for esports.

All esports are video games but not all video games can be categorized as esports. Many of the top sportsbooks offer esports markets on the biggest leagues and competitions, however coverage remains variable.

It’s also important to distinguish between esports and virtual sports. Virtual sports are available to bet on at most top sportsbooks but they’re a computer simulation with the outcome determined by a random number generator in a similar way to online casino slot games. The result of an esports contest is predominantly determined by player skill and strategy.

The Rise Of Esports

Esports have become a big part of popular culture and continue to rise in popularity. At its current growth rate, competitive video gaming is forecast to be as big as some regular sports with millions watching the world’s best professional players in huge competitions.

Revenues from esports may still be a fraction of the biggest major league sports, but they are growing rapidly. Esports viewers tend to be in the demographic of 18 to 34; that base offers enormous opportunities for the genre to not only expand but increasingly appeal to the media and event organizers.

The esports trend has grown from the accessibility of video games as well as the ability to connect with and compete with other gamers from around the world. Amateur players enjoy seeing the very best pro competitors playing at outrageous skill levels and aim to emulate them.

As with almost anything that has a win-lose outcome, wagering on esports has also become an increasing part of a gambling company’s portfolio. There are still restrictions in many parts of the US on esports betting, but as regulations become more relaxed, the market will undoubtedly become even bigger.

How Does Esports Betting Work?

Esports betting is works in a similar way to traditional sports betting. You can wager on games or tournaments before they begin, or bet live as the action is underway. All you need is an account with a legal online bookmaker, and odds are set in the same way as regular sports, though there are some nuances.

For regular betting on esports, sportsbooks and other dedicated providers offer game lines, handicap markets, and point spreads depending on the game. Some even have esports props and matchups based on game events such as individual map outcomes in Call of Duty and half lines for a basketball simulation game.

How Does Betting On Esports Compare To Traditional Sports Betting?

While the overall principles of esports betting are similar to betting on regular sports, there are also a few key differences, not least that competitive video gaming is based on mental acuity rather than physical skill and strength.

Sportsbooks are still developing their esports products. This means available markets aren’t as extensive as for football, baseball, basketball et al, so hitting on the right app to bet on is a must. Lines aren’t usually as keen as for traditional sports either due to the lower volumes of wagers. But there is value to be found in what are still emerging markets.

Esports betting relies heavily on data-driven approaches. As a relatively new class of wagering that's wholly based in the digital world, there isn’t the extent of historical performance metrics, player and team trends, and level of analysis that there is for traditional sports.

The element of randomness is reduced. The obvious reliance on technology and competitions taking place in a virtual esports world means factors such as weather conditions or referee decisions, that can bust a bet in traditional sports, are negated. 

Esports is usually free from the traditional features of physical sports betting. Factors such as intuition, emotion, and team loyalty typically play a smaller role in esports. All that fundamentally alters how bettors approach a wager.

Games and strategies are highly accessible. A lot of people who bet on esports have played the individual games themselves, often extensively. Games undergo regular revisions and there are always new strategies emerging. This gives Esport bettors a certain insight that oddsmakers at sportsbooks don't always possess.


Is Esports Betting Legal?

Esports gambling legislation in the US has evolved quickly in recent years but there is a long way to go until it is as unrestricted and widely available compared with physical sports.

The variance across US states in the legality of esports betting resulted from the overturn of PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) in 2018 which handed regulatory responsibility to the 50 states. Though legal betting on physical sports is now widespread, the picture for esports is more complicated.

Hesitancy remains among legislators due to the recent emergence of esports as a genre, its unpredictable future development, some reluctance to class it as a ‘sport’, and wariness that betting on video gaming may inversely overtly appeal to young people.

Esports gambling in particular states is either legal, illegal, or relatively strictly regulated compared to other forms depending on where you’re located. In some states, the legality of wagering money on esports remains somewhat unclear and operators offer esports based on local interpretation.

Which States Allow Betting On Esports?

Betting on esports is specifically prohibited in: 

  • Delaware
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Pennsylvania

Even if you have a sports betting account in those states, you won’t be able to make a wager on an esports event.

Placing bets on esports is 100% legal in: 

  • Nevada
  • New Jersey
  • Tennessee
  • West Virginia

Fewer limitations on bet options are in place for esports betting in these jurisdictions.

The landscape in other states where you can legally bet on esports is somewhat muddier. 

Though the current regulations In New York don’t specifically address esports betting, you can legally wager on certain organized competitive video games in the Empire State.

Other states in which gambling on esports is restricted, often to competitions organized by a recognized governing body though other rules can apply, are:

  • Arkansas
  • Delaware
  • Iowa
  • Illinois
  • Michigan
  • Rhode Island
  • Montana
  • New Mexico
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania. 

In many other states, the status of legal esports betting is in flux and remains unclear.


How to Get Started with Esports Betting

There are a few more things to think about when getting started with esports betting compared with regular sports and the big variance in game types and competition formats, plus the nature of sportsbook offerings, means working through the following steps will set you up well.

✔️ Step 1: Check The Availability Of Esports Betting Where You Are

Obviously if betting on esports is not legal in the state in which you are located then your options are seriously limited. If wagering on esports is available to you, then you need to do a little research into the best esports betting providers. 

Some sportsbooks have a bigger esports menu than others and some simply don’t offer it. We’ll look more closely at choosing a good esports betting provider later in this guide.

✔️ Step 2: Choose A Sportsbook & Set Up An Account

Assuming esports betting is legal in your state, once you’ve selected a sportsbook that offers esports betting you’ll need to set up an account. Registration is usually simple and involves inputting your personal details, setting a password, and in some cases you may need to verify your ID, which can be done online. Set up your preferred payment options and you’re all set.

When registering a new account, look out for any bonuses available. The best sportsbook promos apply whether you plan to wager on esports or any other sport. They often include things like bonus credit or bonus bets added to your account if your first bet loses, and are well worth taking advantage of.

✔️ Step 3: Choose Your Game

If you have a particular game or competition in mind to bet on, check out which sportsbooks will run markets on them. It is usually wise to choose a game you’re familiar with. 

If you’ve played one yourself then all the better but you might also have watched live streams of some and got to know them. You’ll know the rules, game mechanics and be able to recognize good player strategies if you’re live betting on esports.

✔️ Step 4: Swot Up Early To Maximize Last-Hit Possibilities

Doing some research ahead of placing esports wagers may sound a little stale but the exciting, immersive world of video gaming means it doesn’t have to be. There are plenty of esports tipsters you can learn from online and particularly on social media. 

You might also choose to follow certain professional and semi-pro gamers who will feature in the betting markets and check out some stats before you make a bet. Don’t always bet on your favourite player or the biggest names and check out form first.

✔️ Step 5: Power Up The Pricing & Follow The Esport Betting Basics

Getting value for money from selecting the best esports odds you can find is a key factor for bigging up your bankroll. You can easily compare pricing between a few esports betting apps. As we’ve already mentioned, remember to bag a welcome offer if you’re new to betting. A handful of sportsbooks also now offer odds boosts on esports, which can usually be used by existing as well as new customers.

Then stick to the fundamental principles that apply to all sports betting. They include sticking to a budget, only wagering what you can afford to lose, taking breaks, and not chasing losses. Above all, millions love video gaming because it’s fun; the same should always be true for you when betting on esports, so long as you gamble responsibly.


Choosing A Good Esports Betting App

Choosing the best esports betting app for you, in our expert opinion, means checking against the following criteria that relate to security, standing, scope, specials, and satisfaction. Let us explain.

🔐 Licensing & Security

There is a wide variety of providers who will take esports bets, but not all of them are legal. Choosing a licensed operator:

  • Protects your information, including financial and personal details.

  • Keeps your money safe.

  • Ensures transparency.

  • Gives you recourse to remedy if something goes wrong. 

Legal Esports betting sites and apps are also required to implement responsible gambling policies and tools.

🎮 Scope & Variety of Esports Markets

As esports betting is still something of an emerging gambling category, some providers are approaching the top of their game in the variety they offer, while some still lag way behind. 

You may be content to only wager on a particular game or esports genre, or you could cross genres because they can be so different and enjoyable to follow in their own way. Also, some esports betting apps only offer the basic bet types while others delve deeper. If the variety of markets matters to you, it’s worth taking a look at what’s on offer at different sportsbooks.

💰 Betting Bonuses, Specials, Promotions & Value

We’ve already discussed the importance of identifying those esports betting providers that offer competitive odds. You can find value by shopping around as sometimes esport betting markets can be imperfect in that odds at one site are noticeably higher than others.

The opportunity to wager on numerous games, tournaments, and game outcomes can enhance your esports betting strategy. Also, If you choose to bet spreads or over/unders, you’ll find lines for these markets are particularly variable across apps.

Check out the best betting bonuses and promos that apply to Esports. Most, but not all betting welcome offers include esports, so take a look at the small print and exclusions for any promos that catch your eye. Remember, you can always sign up with more than one sportsbook to increase the bonuses you get.

The best esports betting apps are now offering ongoing promos for competitive video gaming such as odds boosts, but they are not always the easiest to come by so keep an eye on your chosen place to make bets.

📱 Usability & Interface

All of the above factors will add to your esports betting experience but usability and a great user interface will elevate the enjoyment levels. 

Smooth loading, quick access to markets, odds that are kept up to date, stability of streaming, and ease of making bets are all key factors in the usability of an app, as is the overall interface appearance in adding to your adventures.


Popular Esports Games & Tournaments To Bet On

There’s an enormous range of esports classes and individual games to bet on. Typically, they’re also the most popular video games in the world with millions of players and fans worldwide. There are also a lot of tournaments and leagues with the biggest having huge prize purses and enjoying enormous global audiences.

🕹️MOBA Games

Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games involve two teams fighting on a battlefield with the ultimate aim of destroying each other’s bases. MOBA games mix real-time strategy with character role-play and teamwork.

League of Legends (LoL) Betting

One of the biggest esports games to bet on and available at more betting sites than most, there are a bunch of big LOL leagues that run year-round. Tens of millions stream the top League of Legends matchups around the world making the game one of the most watched.

Dota 2 Betting

Perhaps the big game of the moment with big prize pots to be won in its biggest competitions. Betting on Dota 2 is widely available. A great game for live betting, Dota 2 is also a good choice for prop bets with a mass of resources online to aid your wager picks.

Heroes of Newerth (HoN) Betting

A classic MOBA game that’s undergone various iterations and while it has a legion of fans, HoN isn’t as popular for betting on as LOL and Dota 2. It can therefore take a bit of hunting to find a market. Tournament games are often competitive though to add to the excitement drawn from an initial pool of hundreds of teams.

🔫 FPS Games

First Person Shooter (FPS) games have been around for decades and are one of the most enduring esports genres. Players see from a first-person perspective and use a variety of weapons (though often guns) to see off their opponent(s).

CS:GO & CS2 Betting

Counter-Strike Global Offensive, to give it its full name, and its successor Counter Strike 2, are played at a lightning pace but also rely on player tactics to give the games an extra layer of intrigue. Map winner bets are popular for CS matchups as are over/unders for total kills.

Valorant Betting

A relatively new tactical shooter game that was in part developed with esports contests in mind. Valorant has become relatively easy to find at betting sites because of its burgeoning popularity and relative ease of getting into. The Valorant Champions Tour is one of the best to bet on for fans of the title.

Call of Duty Betting

A household name even beyond the world of gamers, CoD betting is another one that’s readily available at the top esports betting sites. Call of Duty is an easy game to understand, but we’d recommend taking some time to learn about the main Call of Duty game modes before you start betting on matchups.

🗺️ Battle Royale Games

What came first; Battle Royale games or Battle Royale movies and TV shows? Whatever the answer, the crossover feel of such titles means they’re hugely popular in the esports arena. Battle Royale games are survivor, last-man-standing epics in which players start with limited powers that they aim to build up. Think Hunger Games or Squid Game-style play.

Fortnite Betting

Another volume that has entered popular culture to become one of the most popular games in history, it has a myriad of gameplay modes and several multi-player team and solo versions. Pre-match betting tends to be the most popular form for Fortnite fans who enjoy a wager, partly because games can change in the blink of an eye with masses of ways to die, but also because the strongest players know how to survive.

Apex Legends Betting

A game that has rivaled Fortnite in the download charts but one that doesn’t have as many competitive events as its counterpart. Top Apex Legend players often cross from other battle royale titles meaning there’s plenty of information on them to inform bets. Apex Legends games and tournaments can be unpredictable which adds to the excitement, with good odds to be found but also the increased risk of making big bets.

PUPG Betting

Originally titled PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, the game is now bigger than was ever intended with a whole universe of other variants. PUPG was one of the first battle royale games to enter the esports consciousness. In tournament format, 16 teams of four players enter a map in a quest for survival. Some notable top teams in the PUPG competitive realm can ease your entry into betting on the game’s favorites.

🏀 Sports Simulations

Sports simulations have been popular since the early days of video gaming. The best sports video games now have advanced graphics and gameplay mechanics that mimic the real thing.

FC Pro / FIFA Betting

There are other versions of soccer games that you can bet on at some sportsbooks (such as ESoccer GT) but FC Pro (rebranded from FIFA), is the world’s biggest sports video game. You will find odds on plenty of the best sports betting apps, especially during the World Cup. There can be depth in betting options too when browsing FC Pro markets that replicate wager options for actual soccer.

NBA 2K Betting

Another hugely popular esport to bet on in North America. The franchise is backed by the NBA and developed by Take-Two who distribute the console game. 2K players are paid a salary and bonuses which makes it ultra-competitive and deadly serious. You’ll find a good selection of bet types for NBA 2K with game lines, spreads, totals, and props in short sharp team matchups.

Rocket League Betting

Slightly crazy, often chaotic, this is a soccer-themed game but played with cars (yes, cars). The gameplay is simple and accessible but Rocket League is a tricky vehicle to master leading to an elite competitive player group. Major events in the calendar lead to the end-of-season World Championship. Because of its fundamental similarity to soccer, Rocket League betting is popular with sportsbooks that can have pretty extensive markets.

🏆 Major Esports Tournaments To Bet On 

The biggest esports events of the year are usually in tournament format. Tournaments pit the best esports players in the world against each other and the major championships are often invitational from a pool of pro circuit teams and individuals. These tournaments attract vast online worldwide audiences and can be very lucrative for winners.

Betting On The International (Dota 2)

The pinnacle of the Dota 2 competitive calendar and the end event of the game’s Pro Circuit, this tournament has the biggest prize pool of any esport event, with $2.6 million up for grabs in 2024. The ultra fierce nature of the championship means you can find good pre-game odds on the top teams who often have little to choose between them.

Betting On The League of Legends World Championship

Held yearly in the fall, LoL’s top tournament is one of the most popular and prestigious in the world of esports, with a prize pool of $2.25 million in 2024. Held in some of the world’s best-known arenas, the massive status of The Worlds (as it’s commonly known) means it's perhaps the best esports championship to bet on with good pregame, in-game, and specific player and team prop bets.

Betting On The Counter Strike Major Championships

Taking place in Texas in June 2025, the Major as the biggest Counter-Strike tournament now features the second version of the title. Betting markets for the Major are as deep as you’ll see for any esports tournament with everything from tournament winners to game victors, map winners to pistol round winners, and a host of other in-game specials.

Betting On The Call of Duty League Championship

The final event of the CoD season takes place over a long weekend each summer. Momentum following the league season and preceding playoffs can be an important factor when it comes to betting on a Call of Duty League Championship winner. The CoD league always has a handful of strong teams with previous winners and runners-up of the Championship often returning to perform strongly the following year.

Betting On The Fortnite Championship Series

Another big prize purse, worth $2 million in 2024, and the highlight of the year in competitive Fortnite, the Championship Series culminates in the global finale for ranked players using the game’s Battle Royale version. Some big-name players compete in Fortnite Majors that attract much of the public betting dollars, and betting sites have good coverage for lots of bet types.


Top Esports Betting Markets & Popular Bet Types

There are numerous ways to engage with your favorite esports games in a competitive format from a betting perspective. The main bet types are similar to those you’ll find for regular sports but the individual nature of each game lends itself to a few exciting wager varieties too.

Esports Tournament Winner

Predict the outright winner of an esports tournament before it begins and as it progresses. Some sportsbooks publish championship winner markets reasonably early and odds are often better further out from a tournament.

Esports Match Winner

Another simple to understand Esports bet option, here you pick the player or the team that will be victorious in an individual match. Basically the moneyline wager, it can take time to build up your knowledge for picking game winners. 

There can be big variations between bookmakers on the odds they offer for specific matches, enabling the opportunity to spot ‘soft’ markets that are overpriced.

Esports Round or Map Winner

Map bets are common in games like CS:GO, Dota 2, and League of Legends that take place across multiple maps. Each map typically requires different strategies and a different style of play. This makes map betting particularly variable, but can reward players who understand the particular game. 

Other games such as Fortnight award winners based on the number of rounds won which are single plays contributing to the overall result. This opens up another variant for in-game betting.

Esports Prop Bets

Like in other sports, prop bets differ from game to game in esports and often in a quite marked way. These are bets based on in-game occurrences. Common prop bets that you might encounter include first blood (first kill), how many kills a player will get, or the winner of a special level such as the two pistol rounds in CS:GO. 

For games closely based on an actual sport such as soccer and basketball, expect to find similar prop bets to those you’d find in the physical major leagues.

Esports Totals Betting

Also known as Over/Under betting, totals betting in esports can be a great way to supplement your enjoyment of watching a game. The variety of over/under or totals bet types in esports makes it stand out from traditional sports. 

You can bet on whether a team will win more than or less than the number of bets a bookie sets its line at or over or under a certain number of kills. In a game like Fortnight, you’ll be able to bet on whether the total point score in a match will be above or below a set number.

Esports Handicap Betting

Handicaps are used in this bet type to level the playing field between two unevenly matched opponents. One side gets a virtual advantage in the metric used to determine the outcome of a match in the same way as a spread bet.

For example, in League of Legends, games are usually held in a best-of-three format. In this illustration, a betting site might apply a handicap of +/- 1.5. The favorite gets 1.5 points taken from their theoretical total and the underdog has the same amount added to theirs. Games like Dota 2 can have big shifts in performance as the action unfolds to make this type of bet particularly thrilling.

Live/In-Play Esports Betting

Live esports betting is increasingly where it’s at both for fans and bookmakers alike. In-play odds change quickly during games and you can take advantage of quick performance shifts during a match, particularly if you’re familiar with the title and can predict what happens next. 

Match and round winners are the obvious types of live bets, but with the variety on offer in esports, you’ll often find game-specific in-play markets to add to the fun. The best sports betting sites will also have cash-out options so you can achieve a payout if you can see the pattern of play is changing or simply cut your losses.


Other Types of Esports Betting Markets

As one of the most dynamic and innovative sporting categories, other variants of esport wagers have developed alongside the main types that more closely resemble what you’ll see in other sports. More ways to play simply adds to the appeal of esports betting.

Fantasy Esports Betting

Fantasy esports betting is very similar to regular DFS gaming. You pick a squad of players or teams that will be taking part in an esports league or tournament from a virtual pool and aim to outperform everyone else who’s opted in. 

You then achieve points as a competition progresses as a result of all manner of outcomes. These might include game wins, map wins, round wins, kills, spike plants, or other assorted game occurrences. Fantasy Esports are relatively accessible with low ticket prices for entry.

Esports Skins Betting

Skin gambling in esports is an interesting addition to your gameplay that increases enjoyment, though there can be pitfalls. Not something you’ll usually find at sportsbooks, in skin betting, players bet between themselves using in-game virtual or real-money currencies. 

A skin is something you earn or buy within a game to change the nature of a character that doesn’t usually affect how it performs. Steam is one of the most popular platforms for skin trading. However, some concerns exist about skin gambling being addictive in the same way regular betting can and around children engaging in the practice.


Esports Betting in New York

The Esports landscape in New York is continuing to develop and grow. NYC has hosted large esports events, notably at Madison Square Gardens and the Barclays Center. Some of the state’s top sports teams, such as New York City FC and the New York Knicks, are represented in competitive digital gaming. 

Plenty of the best assemblies of pro gamers are also from the Big Apple including the franchise team Cloud 9 New York who compete in Call of Duty leagues, along with major representatives in Valorant (such as New York Fury) and for Overwatch (notably New York Excelsior). There’s also a burgeoning amateur esports scene in New York with dozens of amateur tournaments and increased resources allocated to digital gaming in schools and colleges. 

While traditional sports betting has been legalized and operational within the state since January 2022, esports betting has not been explicitly authorized and the New York State Gaming Commission continues to deliberate on the legality and regulatory framework surrounding esports wagering. 

However, legislation in New York regarding esports is fully expected to develop, become clearer, and create further opportunities. New York’s leading sportsbooks in particular are likely to benefit from this and expand their esports menus.


Esports Betting in New Jersey

New Jersey has benefited from explicit legislative provisions for esports to become one of the US centers for digital gaming and betting. Various estimates put the Garden State firmly in the top 10 of all states for esports earnings. With a firmly established esports circuit and pro teams including Newark-based Dignitas that compete in multiple title leagues, New Jersey is also home to a host of top professional gamers.

Developing into a national and global hub for esports, New Jersey has a flourishing collegiate and business development reputation for the genre with ongoing investment. Partnered with Hard Rock, the NBA 2K League, and affiliated with Bally’s Atlantic City Casino; Esports Entertainment Group was one of the first to be licensed to take bets on competitive video games and also manages venues for tournament play.

New Jersey’s licensed sportsbooks have been in on the act for esports betting for several years with an active fantasy offering running alongside. Bets on esports in New Jersey are capped at $1,000 offering some protection for players. 

The state’s land-based casinos like the Borgata are also a great option for placing esports bets in person. All this means that New Jersey has the potential to become one of the world’s next big epicenters for esports events, tournaments, and everything that comes with them.


Tips & Strategies For Successful Esports Betting

Get the most out of your Esports betting with these quick expert tips.

💡 Tip 1: Prioritize & Follow

Give priority to the games you know best, keep up to date with team and player news, follow a handful of professional esports analysts and honest influencers to maintain a solid knowledge for informed betting.

💡 Tip 2: Develop a Model

You can make more advantageous esports bets by developing a system for recording stats and trends on teams, players, and tournaments. Monitor team changes and track your bets as you test out your system.

💡 Tip 3: Diversify

Just because you love a certain game doesn’t mean you should always use your budget on it alone. Try your model out on different titles in the same genre as you’ll understand the core principles and likely playing strategies that teams will use during matches.

💡 Tip 4: Start Small

The early stages of many esports tournaments can be unpredictable, so it’s often wise to begin betting on a championship with small stakes in order to reduce your exposure to risk. Tournament play is different from league conditions; surprises are common as teams can start nervous in front of big audiences and then adapt their strategies to suit.

💡 Tip 5: Don’t Believe The Hype

As a sports variety rooted in the digital world, social media plays a big part in all that comes with esports. Players and teams big themselves up constantly, backed up by influencers. 

Remember, a lot of influencers are paid by brands and have sponsorship deals, so they aren’t always completely unbiased and independent. Keep a cool head when viewing their content to stay focused on the facts, and return to your research to cut through the hype.


The Future Of Esports Betting

Esports and betting on competitive gaming have undergone a steep trajectory in recent years. With the curtailment of in-person attendance during the pandemic, esports came into its own as a fresh revenue stream for organizers, venues, and betting companies. But will growth continue?

Esports Audience Numbers

Some analysts feel the market for esports viewing may have peaked and there has been some consolidation with teams sold and sponsorships reined in. There’s no sign of public interest waning though. 

Take the League of Legends Worlds 2024 edition with peak viewing figures for an individual game of 400,000, mainly on YouTube and Twitch. In total, hundreds of millions around the world watch the various esports tournaments held each year.

A New Area Of Focus For Sportsbooks

Estimates put esports betting markets at anywhere between 10% and 15% of an established sportsbook revenue, with forecasts of continued expansion in the coming years. 

However, it can be argued that the rapid development of legalized mainstream sports betting in the US in the last few years has been where gambling firms have targeted their resources. Now those markets have matured, esports is likely to be the next big area of development.

New Sponsors & Betting Options

Continued product enhancements will drive the next era of esports betting. Players are looking for innovative wager options just like for physical sports such as bet builders. There’s also plenty of opportunities for betting providers to embrace the unique characteristics found in esports games, and turn them into new and attractive staking options. 

Betting sponsors for the top esports teams is also on the horizon, and we’ve seen the impact that can have in regular sports. As esports betting develops into a mainstream product it can drive growth not just in gambling but also in the esports industry as a whole.

Esports Betting FAQs

Esports betting is legal in certain states in the US. There are varying levels of regulatory restrictions on Esports betting from state to state.

New York gambling legislation doesn’t specifically address esports betting, but it is legal. However, greater clarification on esports betting from the New York State Gaming Commission is expected.

Yes, esports betting is legal in New Jersey. You can bet on esports at online sportsbooks in the state, as well as at in-person casino counters.

You can bet on Esports at some of the biggest sportsbooks and also an assortment of specialist betting providers if they’re licensed in the jurisdiction in which they operate.

This very much depends on the game you enjoy playing and watching the most. The biggest Esports to bet on and those with the most resources to inform bets include League of Legends, Dota 2, Counter Strike, and Valorant

You can bet on esports at FanDuel, though its current offering is somewhat limited; League of Legends is generally the only mainstay, and it’s not available in every state. FanDuel is much bigger for fantasy esports betting.

Yes you can and DraftKings has developed one of the biggest offerings for esports among the top sportsbooks in the US including New York and New Jersey.

Betting odds are set for esports through complex calculations. This includes probability, historical performance, team and player information, the amount of money wagered on one side of a bet, and game characteristics (especially for live betting). Bookmakers also add an element of profit (also known as the vigorish or juice).

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