Esport FAQ : Frequently Asked Questions before Betting

Question : Who created eSports and What is the first eSport game?

First eSport game was Quake, created by John Carmack in 1996, he organized the “Red Annihilation”, a Quake tournament in which he put his Ferrari 328 into play, won by the American Dennis “Thresh” Fong.

In fact Quake is a first-person shooter video game released in 1996 by id Software. It is widely considered the progenitor of the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) genre and one of the most popular games in eSports.

Then The Esport phenomenon has since grown massively. In addition to being broadcast live on Twitch and YouTube, tournaments are also streamed on Facebook and other social networks. For this reason the best players earn six-figure salaries per year from sponsorship and prize money.

Question : Which country was the first to recognize eSport as a real sporting discipline?

The history of e-sports began in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and some countries, firstly the United States and South Korea, were pioneers. But the first country to recognize eSport as a real sporting discipline was the Netherlands. In 2017, the Dutch government passed a law that made it possible for eSports to be recognized as an official sport.

Accordingly the Dutch government has been very supportive of this new gaming culture. Given that they have seen how eSports has helped boost the economy and create jobs in the Netherlands.

In fact, they have gone so far as to provide funding for gaming events and eSports venues, which is something that other countries are just starting to do now.

Question : How did esports get popular?

Global gaming revenue is expected to exceed $320 billion by 2026. Image: PwC. Social and casual games will drive expansion as millions pick up their controllers to escape boredom and isolation from COVID-19 lockdowns A great source of entertainment. Perhaps the most obvious reason esports is so popular these days is that it’s so much fun for everyone involved. Whether you are a bystander or an active participant, you are guaranteed not to be bored

Question How to bet on E-Sport?

Although you can play ahead of esports events, live betting becomes very popular during games.

Then some sportsbooks specialize in specific games such as CSGO, League of Legends, FIFA and DOTA2. For example, someone can bet on who will have the “first kill” in a given match. Other bets can be placed on:

  • Who wins the match
  • Who wins the tournament
  • The final score

Odd/Even Betting – Here you can guess whether the game won, the player killed or the number of rounds played was odd or even. Over/Under Betting – You can bet on whether an esports team will earn more or less than an amount set by the online betting site.

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