The new trend – bets on streamers
Cyber sports disciplines such as Dota 2, CS:GO, League of Legends, and similar ones are gaining increasing popularity. This, in turn, has led to the emergence of a new type of bet app – bets on streamers’ games. Streamers are esports players who conduct online broadcasts of virtual matches using video hosting platforms like Twitch and YouTube. They interact with fans and participate in the most high-profile matches. Making watching your favorite gamer’s stream even more exciting can be done through bets on streamers.
Features of this type of bet
Events of this kind have their distinctive features, but since they have appeared relatively recently, not all users are aware of these peculiarities. To begin with, bets on streamers are not professional tournaments. Despite the participation of esports players or simply popular media personalities, there is no competitive aspect to the matches.
As for the bets themselves, both real money and virtual currency can be used here. In most bookmakers, classic bets on streamers are available. For example, you can play for virtual money on Twitch. With Bits (the platform’s currency), users can purchase paid subscriptions, sets of emojis, gaming inventory, etc. It is also worth noting that legal bookmakers rarely offer odds on streamer matches.
Where to place bets on streamers?
To place bets on streamer matches, you need to go to one of the specialized platforms. The most popular ones include:
A bookmaker focused on esports, the only one of its kind that offers odds on streamer matches. It offers a lineup for three disciplines – Dota 2, CS:GO, and League of Legends.
The platform has its internal currency called Bits (equivalent to 1 cent) and also allows you to place bets on its official website and through Android and iOS apps. Twitch cannot boast a variety of outcomes – there are only two for each event.
A Russian-language platform where you can bet real money. The service also stands out in that a bettor can place bets on Dota 2 only if their rank is higher than Archon 4.
By the way, the last platform is illegal in the territory of the Russian Federation. Other illegal bookmakers may also offer similar options.
How to place bets on streamers correctly?
To ensure that bets on streamers are successful and profitable, it is necessary to follow a number of recommendations. First and foremost, pay attention to the mode in which the game is played. In some modes of the same “Dota 2”, there can be significant differences between characters and access to them.
Also important are factors such as the motivation and mindset of the players. Streamers, like professional gamers, can have different levels of preparation. In other words, if a streamer has already secured a number of victories, it is quite likely that positive emotions will help them win several more matches. The same rule applies in the opposite direction in case of losses.
And finally – the choice of characters. Analogous to professional esports tournaments, the draft of heroes plays an important role in streamer matches. Before placing a bet, it is necessary to pay attention to the selection of each of the opposing teams and only then consider the skills of the leader and teammates.
