Esports Betting at 888bet — Best Markets Guide for CS2, Dota 2 and Valorant
This guide covers how to bet on every esports match, which markets are most commonly played, and how odds work.
How Esports Betting Works
Esports, or electronic sports, are professional video game competitions where teams compete against each other in large tournaments. Over the past few years, these competitions have become especially popular among the younger generation in Bangladesh. Esports betting at 888bet works just like cricket or football betting — choose a match or tournament, select a market, place your stake, and see the result.
CS2 (Counter-Strike 2), Dota 2, Valorant, and League of Legends are the four games where the most betting markets are typically available. Each game offers various types of bets, from match winner to map score.
Before starting esports betting, it is important to understand the betting rules properly. Reading 888bet's responsible gaming policy makes it easier to enjoy betting as entertainment.
Popular Esports Markets
888bet offers several types of markets for esports. Below are the six most commonly used markets, each with a simple example.
Match Winner
A bet on which of two teams will win the match. Example: in a CS2 match between Team A and Team B — if Team A wins, the bet is successful.
Easiest MarketMap Handicap
In CS2 or Valorant, one team is given a map head start. A -1.5 map handicap on Team A means they must win at least 2 maps.
CS2 · ValorantTotal Maps
A bet on how many total maps will be played in the match — in over/under format. In a Bo3 match, "over 2.5 maps" means betting that the match will go to a third map.
Dota 2 · LoLFirst Blood / First Kill
Which team or player gets the first kill. Popular in Dota 2 and LoL because the result is known very early in the match.
Dota 2 · LoLTournament Winner
A long-term bet on which team will become champion before the entire tournament begins. This market is available at any major international esports event.
All GamesRound Handicap
In CS2, which team will win more rounds on a specific map. If Team A is given a -3.5 round handicap, they must win 4+ more rounds than the opponent.
CS2How to Read Odds
888bet displays odds in three formats — Decimal, Fractional, and American. The table below shows the same bet price in all three formats.
Example 1 — Betting on Team A to Win
Team A's win price in all three formats: Decimal 2.50 = Fractional 3/2 = American +150.
With a ৳200 bet — if Team A wins, total return is ৳500 (৳300 profit + ৳200 stake back). If Team A loses, ৳200 is lost.
Example 2 — Team B is Favourite
If Team B is the favourite, the price is: Decimal 1.50 = Fractional 1/2 = American -200 (American minus odds indicate how much you need to stake to profit ৳100).
With a ৳200 stake, if Team B wins the return is ৳300 (৳100 profit + ৳200 stake).
Pre-Match vs Live Betting
Two types of betting are available in esports: before the match starts (pre-match) and while the match is ongoing (live). Each has its own features and advantages.
Pre-Match Betting
- Stake is placed before the match starts
- More time to analyse
- Tournament winner market available here only
- Odds are generally stable
- Suitable for new bettors
Live Betting
- Bets can be placed while the match is ongoing
- Odds change continuously
- Decisions can be made based on in-game situations
- Round-based markets available in live only
- Requires the ability to make quick decisions
In live betting, odds change very quickly, so read what is shown on screen carefully before placing a bet. In the 888bet esports section, you can view the live scoreboard and match statistics together.
Good Betting Habits
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Set a budget
Decide how much money you will spend before each session and stick to it. Betting is for entertainment, not income. -
Understand the game first
Before betting on CS2 or Dota 2, read up on the game rules, team compositions, and market explanations. -
Start with one market
If you are new, start with only the match winner market. Betting on too many markets at once makes decisions more complicated. -
Stay calm after a loss
Rushing into bigger bets to recover a loss is the most common mistake. Accept the loss and wait for the next session. -
Read the rules
Before placing a bet, read 888bet's terms and conditions. There may be separate rules specifically for esports markets.
Common Mistakes
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Only betting on your favourite team
Your favourite team does not always perform well. Make decisions based on market information, not emotion. -
Betting on many markets at once
In a multi bet, every selection must be correct, so the risk increases. You can find full details on multi bets on 888bet's betting guide page. -
Placing bets without understanding odds
Make sure you understand how Decimal, Fractional, or American odds are calculated — that is exactly why the examples above were provided. -
Rushing in live betting
Live odds change every second. Before confirming a bet, check the numbers and market shown on screen once more.
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Esports Betting on Mobile
You can bet on esports matches from anywhere using the 888bet Android and iOS app. The app is available through official channels. The mobile version gives you live scores, match statistics, and push notifications all in one place.
If you are also interested in cricket betting alongside esports, visit 888bet's cricket betting page — a full market guide for BPL and T20 World Cup is available there.
Net losses from esports betting count towards weekly cashback in the 888bet VIP programme. Cashback ranges from 0.2% to 1.0% across four tiers from Bronze to Platinum. Visit the 888bet VIP page for more details.
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