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Everything You Need To Know About Betting On eSports
 
 
Esports is a form of sporting competition with a key twist; it uses video games. Shorted from ‘electronic sports’, it is one of the fastest-growing industries in terms of revenue and interest. Just last year, a 14-year-old won $3 million dollars in a Fortnite tournament. This represents the biggest winning prize in the history of eSports, but it is a good testament to how big the industry is, especially among youth.

The Youth Market

Younger people are getting more and more engrossed in video games, and that’s a fact. As this interest rises, an interest in participating in and playing physical sports declines, and predictions are that in the future this type of virtual competition will take the market share in the entertainment industry. With all of this new exciting stuff, bookmakers are certainly getting involved as they do anywhere that people will be wanting to back different sides, and eSports is no different.

Huge bookmakers are already getting on the trend and offering betting services in these events, and experts believe it is only a matter of time until all of them offer this service. As it is just around the corner, this blog will tell you how to bet on esports and give you some basic information to put you in a good place to capitalise on this booming market.

How Does It Differ from Regular Betting and Is It Safe?

To be completely honest, the only key difference between esports and traditional betting is that the individuals are competing on a game and not in real life (in a way they are competing in real life, however, as they control the players in-game). This is a fresh idea, and accordingly, people will be worried such a fresh industry will not be safe and some matches will surely be setup. This is a fair enough assumption to make. However, it is not the case.

Esports may be breaking onto the scene in terms of betting, but they have been around for a while now, and certainly long enough to ensure that the industry is run properly. Just like in normal sports, there are written codes of conduct and rules and regulations that the players will not break, or they get banned from the industry. As they are paid for results, there is little to stop them from wanting to succeed and win the top prizes. Also, the industry attracts other top gamers, and they will be scrutinising every move they make.

For the average viewer, it may be difficult to tell when someone is throwing a game, but for those involved in these circles who are avid gamers, it can be as obvious as someone letting in a goal in football. All of these things work in harmony to ensure that the industry is safe from fixing. If this was not the case, the bookmakers would not allow their customers to bet on them – simple as!

Which Esports Can You Bet On And Where?

There are many options for esports betting, both in terms of what you are betting on and where you are betting. The games are diverse, and as are the numbers involved. With larger battle royal games (where the last one standing wins), you will generally be betting on an individual. This is not always the case though, and often you can back teams to win.

The tournaments are extremely well structured to make it fair, and leader board systems are made to deal with an individual having bad luck in a game, for example. Due to this organisation and potential for reward, they really do attract some of the best talent in the world who earn a living from competing in these tournaments.

Some popular titles you can currently bet on are the Fifa series, Call of Duty, Fortnite, League of Legends, and just about any regularly played big title.

In terms of where there are some major bookmakers that are already allowing you to make esports bets, this includes Bet365, 888Sport, and William Hill. However, Roger.com has saved you the hard work and will tell you where you can bet on esports, as well as telling you the best current offers there are right now.

With how pervasive the internet is in general, it was only a matter of time before esports became a thing, and we really do believe the future is here. This is an industry that will only grow and grow as new technology develops, and as more people get involved it will simply become more competitive and lucrative for those at every level. Sponsorships and media coverage will ensure this is the case.

This is why we think it’s a great idea to get involved early and stay ahead of the curve so that in 10 or 20 years’ time, you are not left scratching your head.
 
 
 
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