Counter-Strike Continues to Strongly Dominate the Esports Betting Market

Counter-Strike Continues to Strongly Dominate the Esports Betting Market

As a seasoned esports enthusiast and betting aficionado, I can confidently say that the dominance of Counter-Strike 2 in the esports betting market is nothing short of spectacular! With an impressive 58% share of the entire esports betting handle in Q3 2024, it’s no wonder why this game has become the kingpin of the esports gambling world.


In terms of electronic sports (esports), Counter-Strike has consistently been a dominant force in the betting market. However, in the past few months, its influence has expanded even further, making it more prominent than ever within the industry. According to the Q3 2024 ‘Esports Betting Monitor’ report by Abios, the esports betting ecosystem for Counter-Strike 2 has been thriving, surpassing every other esports game in terms of popularity.

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According to a report from Abios, as shared by Cody Luongo’s Sharpr newsletter, it was found that Counter-Strike 2 made up an impressive 58% of all esports betting activity during Q3 2024. This is a record high for 2024 and demonstrates the increasing popularity of Counter-Strike within the realm of esports wagering.

Looking at the stack of games, they’re ordered like this when it comes to betting popularity:

  1. Counter-Strike
  2. League of Legends
  3. Dota 2
  4. Valorant
  5. Call of Duty

Over the past three months, the most popular betting choices were the ESL Pro League, BLAST Premier, and IEM, which are all Counter-Strike competitions. Leagues of Legends tournaments such as the LPL, LCK, and LEC also saw significant interest in esports gambling.

2021 has been an exceptional year for League of Legends, with the League of Legends World Championship recently surpassing a record-breaking one billion hours watched since tracking began.

The income generated from esports betting is experiencing significant growth across the entire sector. In fact, it accounts for over half of the industry’s total earnings. Moreover, it plays a crucial role in fostering some of the most high-profile partnerships and sponsorship agreements, regardless of the specific game involved.

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2024-10-22 21:17