Gaming Industry’s Leading eSports Data Provider Says Counter-Strike Leads in eSports Betting
Abios, the top eSports data supplier in the business and a provider of eSports odds, has published an eSports betting report that details the wagers made by fans on the Kambi network in 2023.
According to the Abios “2023 Leaderboard” study, 56% of all eSports wagering turnover on the Kambi Network in 2023 was on Counter-Strike. The remainder of the “big three” of eSports betting, League of Legends (24%) and Dota 2 (14%), come next.
With 3% of the betting turnover on eSports betting sites, VALORANT was the fourth most played title. Abios revealed that the information is derived from sportsbooks in regulated markets that are powered by Kambi.According to its website, Kambi has over 40 operators spread over six continents.
Most Well-Liked Counter-Strike Betting Tournament Is IEM
When it comes to the most bettable leagues in Counter-Strike, Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) took up 10% of the betting turnover across the company’s network, while ESL Pro League came in second with 9% in 2023.
Counter-Strike was the most bet-worthy game in North America and Europe. On the other hand, League of Legends (LoL) was the most popular game among Latin American consumers. Other noteworthy games included Starcraft 2, which came in ninth in both NA and Europe (eighth LATAM), and Mobile Legend: Bang Bang, which ranked 10th in LATAM.
The research showcased developments that could impact the eSports betting business in 2024 in addition to offering a range of statistics for 2023. This addressed the possible impact that betting markets could have on the ecosystem and the role that co-streaming could play in the sector. The survey states that Match Adds is the most popular eSports betting market, followed by Map Handicap and Total Kills (player props).
In 2021, Abios was purchased by Kambi Group, a sports betting service provider. Following the acquisition, Abios has formed partnerships with a number of businesses in the betting and eSports industries, such as GRID, Nigerian sports betting company Oyawin, UK bookmaker Dragoni, and others.
