Esports betting is booming. The bulk of mainstream agencies are already quite open to the concept, offering a wealth of betting opportunities and even sponsoring professional gamers. If you have a soft spot for gaming and a solid knowledge of the current scene, you stand an opportunity to be rewarded for your expertise. And if you need to brush up on what you know or just start from scratch, we have you covered.
Understanding video games is simple enough. However, you will also have to be familiar with the concept of betting and privy to what the different type of bets stand for. The best way to go about this is to let our experts introduce you to the most common stratagems and improve upon them with your own grasp of esports.
Newzoo estimates that esports will reach $1.7 billion by 2021. Esports viewership is expected to outpace NFL in 2020.
And to stay on top of your game, you will surely need to read up on the latest esports news, which is what we intend to do here, breaking you the latest and most relevant events from the world of gaming as they happen. Want to be an accomplished esports betting expert? Follow through with our detailed guides, breaking news and bookmaker recommendations.
Latest Esports Headlines
Kyle Giersdorf Latest Victim of “Swatting”
It appears that 16-year-old Fortnite champion Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf was a victim of “swatting” while live streaming on Twitch. Kyle Giersdorf Was the Victim of a Potentially Dangerous Prank Last month, 16-year-old Kyle Giersdorf won $3 million dollars when he won the Fortnite World Cup. He is in the news again but for a very […] August 13th, 2019
Walmart Didn’t Mean to Say Violent Games Cause Gun Deaths
Walmart has backtracked a previous statement in which it supported President Donald J. Trump statement that violent video games were linked to the number of shootings in the country. Walmart Enacts Brief Policy on Sale of ‘Violent’ Games In the wake of another violent shooting in El Paso in which 22 people died and 24 […] August 11th, 2019
Betway Adds PSG.LGD as New Esports Partner
Photo Credit: Betway Betway signs up with Dota 2 team PSG.LGD This is the latest esports partnership for the betting agency Valve is opposed to gambling in competitive video gaming Betway has tied up a new high-profile esports partnership with PSG.LGD’s Dota 2 team. More financial details are yet to follow. Betway Adds PSG.LGD as […] June 17th, 2019
NBA 2K League THE TICKET Arrives at Full Sail University
Full Sail University to host NBA 2K League’s THE TICKET NBA 2K League offers a chance for a spot in the League qualifiers on July 24 More NBA franchises enter competitive video gaming The NBA 2K League continue to focus on gross development and professional development of its esports offer. NBA 2K League & THE […] June 6th, 2019
BITKRAFT Offers Investors to Buy High-Value Esports Stock with New NYSE ETF
The Roundhill BITKRAFT Esports & Digital Entertainment ETF starts with 25 companies Major publishers, league operators and hardware companies tracked BITKRAFT’s ETF isn’t the first in esports investment Created by former ESL CEO Jens Hilgers, BITKRAFT has partnered up with Roundhill Investments to offer high-value esports stock to buyers through a new NYSE ETF. BITKRAFT […] June 5th, 2019
Ferrari Will Race in Video Games and Hire Gamers to Represent the Team
The F1 New Balance Esports Series got a new event and the addition of the last competitive hold-out, Scuderia Ferrari. Ferrari Joins the Esports Series The F1 New Balance Esports Series will feature a better developed new season along with a prize pool that will definitely attract racing aficionados turned virtual drivers. $500,000 are up […] June 3rd, 2019
Bucks Gaming Hire Froedtert, GSS Adds Zenni, NASCAR Embrace Esports
Bucks Gaming have added Froedtert as an official health partner while Golden Guardians (GGS) have found a new partnership in eyewear company Zenni. NASCAR has become increasingly cognizant of the potential of esports in mainstream sporting competitions and the McLaren’s Shadow Project is coming for Season 2. Bucks Gaming Care about the Health of Their […] May 31st, 2019
McLaren Shadow Project Returns for a Second Season
Shadow Project Season 2 qualifiers begin in July Company confident in the significance of the project Esports has allowed McLaren to connection with new audience McLaren Back with Season 2 for Esports Project McLaren has announced the expansion of its esports initiative dubbed the “Shadow Project”. The car brand and racing outfit will be returning […] May 30th, 2019
Golden Guardians Find a New Sponsor in Zenni
Zenni teams up with Golden Guardians GGS sign a third non-endemic partnership Players wellness a priority for GGS Zenni Optical Sponsors GGS Golden State Warriors League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) franchise Golden Guardians (GGS) has entered a new partnership with Zenni Optical, a glasses brand. Moving forward, GGS will wear Zenni prescription glasses with […] May 29th, 2019
Riot, Tencent to Launch League of Legends for Mobile: Sources
Riot, Tencent reportedly in talks to launch League of Legends for mobile A potential launch to disrupt mobile gaming Revenue opportunities identified Chinese tech company Tencent Holdings Ltd and Riot Games, the company’s U.S. unit, are working together on bringing the popular MOBA “League of Legends” to mobile, sources have reported. League of Legends to […] May 24th, 2019
Riot Games Creates New Esports Governing Body
NCAA refuses to govern esports Riot Games reveals a new body to govern collegiate esports Esports popularity on the college level growing After the NCAA refusal to create a governing body for esports, League of Legends developer Riot Games have stepped up their game.The company has announced a new entity to oversee competitive LoL on […] May 20th, 2019
