The industry of computer games develops with an extreme pace. Some of them are now the part of eSports, where professional gamers compete in a wide range of tournaments. Betting on eSports games allows passionate fans to earn money based on their experience and understanding of the competitive scene.
Although there are multiple titles available for wagering, we can identify 5 games that stand out among others.
Multiplayer Battle Arena Games
Nowadays, the most popular games belong to MOBA genre:
- League of Legends
- Dota 2
- Overwatch
There is hardly any eSportsbook that does not offer League of Legends betting. First of all, LoL is a remarkable game with a well-developed professional scene. If you check Twitch during LoL tournaments, you will see an incredible number of viewers. The latest League of Legends World Championship Finals were watched by more than 40 million.
Dota 2 is another notable title in eSports. There are around 200 teams participating in the great variety of Dota 2 contests, from regional up to the top-tier. Without any exaggeration, Dota 2 has the biggest prize pools for the premier events. In 2016, the prize-money for International 2016 was over $20,000,000.
Although Overwatch is only entering the global eSports, the game has already been marked with a great success. Being a sort of mix between MOBA and FPS genre, Overwatch quickly became a sensation. Blizzard Entertainment has big plans for their game. The company is supposed to create Overwatch Pro League in 2017.
Counter Strike
Counter Strike: Global Offensive is a reigning king of FPS games, when it comes to eSports. The original Counter Strike eSport emerged at the beginning of the 2000s. The pro scene has immensely grown since then with multiple tournaments such as DreamHack and ESL. Even though the prize pools are not so high as in MOBAs, both bettors and game fans each year anxiously wait for their favorite teams to shine.
Hearthstone
Some people are mistakenly feeling sceptical towards Hearthstone, because it is not a game of action and swift reaction like other previously mentioned titles. In reality, however, Hearthstone does not lack the dynamics in gameplay. This card game features many tournaments, where sharp-witted players play matches to test their strategies and foresight against other players. The prize pools in Hearthstone can be compared to those in professional poker. To give an example, the Hearthstone World Championship 2016 had the prize pool worth $1,000,000.
