Belgium is a developing esports market influenced by shifts in media consumption among younger demographics and structural investments from traditional industries. Betsson provides coverage of major events and the latest esports odds across a range of sports betting markets.

Top Esports Betting Markets

Esports events feature different formats and gameplay, which can affect markets on a game-by-game basis. The betting markets can be grouped into three major categories.

Futures

Also called outrights, these are long-term markets that predict the outcomes over the course of a tournament or league. These wagers open weeks or months before the tournament begins and are settled based on the outcome of the tournament.

Esports betting odds are available on popular futures like:

Tournament winner
To reach the final
Region of winner
Group winner
Tournament MVP

Matchday Bets

Pre-match markets are bets placed on individual series or matches before the game begins. Matchday odds on esports often update leading up to kickoff because of factors such as sudden roster changes, new game patches, recent performance data, and map vetoes.

Top matchday options include:

Moneyline
Map handicap
Total maps
Correct score
Map 1 winner

Live Options

In-play markets predict possible outcomes as the game unfolds. They’re available while a match is underway. Esports live odds change after every major in-game momentum shift. On the platform, prices flash red when they shorten and green when they improve.

Below are the available live betting markets for esports events:

First blood
Race to x kills
Next map winner
Objective captures
Live over/under

Popular Esports Events

League of Legends

The League of Legends World Championship runs from October to November. It’s held in the US, across several cities. It’s the pinnacle of MOBA esports with a significant global viewership.

The tournament uses a play-ins format, a 16-team Swiss stage, and single-elimination playoffs, with best-of-five matches. Regional rivalries like Korea versus China provide distinct narrative data and the latest LoL esports odds for prop-betting markets.

Dota 2

The International is held every year and has multi-million-dollar prize pools. It’s organised by Valve and hosted in global hubs. The competition uses a Swiss-system Group Stage followed by a double-elimination bracket.

The double-elimination setup opens up extensive in-play betting lines and dramatic lower-bracket comeback arcs for underdog betting.

Valorant Champions

Valorant Champions runs from September to October, starting with 4 groups, each containing four teams in a double-elimination format, leading into a double-elimination playoff bracket. Agent picks and team compositions are important elements of the Valorant matches. Available markets may include map-specific handicaps and over/under options.

CS Major Tournaments

Valve partners with organisers like ESL and PGL to host these tournaments biannually, in summer and winter.

The events kick off with three distinct 16-team Swiss stages culminating in an 8-team single-elimination bracket. Round-by-round and map veto analytics offer detailed statistics for esports betting.

PMGC

Krafton and Tencent organise the PUBG Mobile Global Championship each year in November and December. It features multi-week league stages all the way to the Grand Finals, and teams qualify and advance based on what their results are.

A 16-team battle royale simultaneously on a single map where esports odds can be affected by developments in matches, in available markets like placement and total kills.

Expert Esports Betting Tips

To make informed decisions on the best esports betting odds, below are useful strategies to consider:

Check the patch cycle advantage.
Track stand-in dynamics over team reputation.
Isolate map pool vetoes for live lines.
Manage your bankroll.

Why Bet on Esports at Betsson?

Betsson is a licensed and regulated platform under Belgian jurisdiction. We offer a user-friendly mobile app and features like a live tracker and partial cash out. On our platforms, you can access responsible gambling tools, such as deposit limits, self-assessment, and self-exclusion, to assist you in managing your activity.

We provide match coverage for a variety of esports events, offering the latest odds and markets.

FAQ

Is esports betting legal in Belgium?

Esports betting is legal in Belgium, provided you use a platform that’s fully licensed by the Belgian Gambling Commission, such as Betsson. However, online betting is prohibited for people under 21 in Belgium.

How do game patches and updates affect esports betting?

Software patch rollouts may focus on bug fixes or other changes that can affect gameplay balance, weakening or strengthening specific characters and strategies.

Why are map vetoes so critical when evaluating tactical shooters?

The map pool selection process in games like CS2 and Valorant can affect the tactical shooter, ultimately influencing a match, because teams have different win rates on different maps.

Can I get betting opportunities for League of Legends?

We offer competitive LoL esports betting odds across pre-match moneylines, map handicaps, and live in-play value lines.

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