The Top Esports Games to Bet On in 2024

The connection between betting and sports has always been strong, i.e., the former has always been dependent on the latter. 

As powerful tech solutions have emerged in the last two decades, we’ve seen the birth of esports – a blend of video games and sports that some people play and others watch online as they compete against one another. 

It didn’t take long for esports to get another dimension – betting on different types of video games, from true sports video games to war games and strategies. 

In this article, we talk about the top esports to bet on in 2024, with a special accent on the two actual sports games, and an overview of other most relevant esports games for punters.  

NBA 2K24 and FIFA 24

Let’s begin with two highly popular video games that mirror the two most popular team sports in the world – NBA 2K and FIFA, as the respective representatives of basketball and football (soccer). 

NBA 2K is the leading basketball video game, comprising all the NBA clubs and some special features, such as classic teams and classic matches. That way, a curious punter can watch an esports game in which Doncic’s Mavericks are facing Jokic’s Nuggets, but they can also observe Jordan’s Bulls playing against Ewing’s Knicks. To top it off, they can place a wager on any such match played online, no matter where they are. From making a bet in Florida to placing a bet in Missouri, there are dozens of offshore betting platforms that offer esports betting.

FIFA, similar to the NBA, provides different options for both direct players and spectator bettors. Players can choose from numerous teams worldwide, with most clubs coming from European leagues. However, the footballers from Inter Miami and Al Nassr are also available. Players can build their own clubs and compete at FIFA esports tournaments, as a special treat for eager bettors. 

Top Non-Sport Esports Games

Now that we’ve covered the two most popular video games based on actual sports, let’s go over some other relevant games that eSports aficionados like to play and observe:

• League of Legends. LoL is one of the most beloved games worldwide in general, not only regarding its popularity within eSports. Unlike FIFA and NBA2K, where usually one or two players from an in-game team play against other individuals or tandems, in LoL, gamers join forces using their characters already built within the game. LoL World Championship tournaments are among the biggest in the world, commonly live-streamed or even broadcast through specialized eSports cable channels, providing a unique interactive gaming experience. 
• Fortnite. Ever since its launch in 2017, Fortnite has been a widely popular game, both with individual players and with multiplayer competitors. At eSports events, players compete either individually or within teams of four, trying to outshoot their rivals and take over the island. If you’re a rookie planning to play Fortnite or bet on it, check out the gaming tips shared on the Red Bull website. 
• Counter-Strike. Counter-Strike remains among the top first-person tactical shooters. With a plethora of options for gamers and event organization – no official organizer, but two assigned annual championships sponsored by Valve – CS in eSports only requires proper gaming skills and top-notch equipment, such as a first-class headset. 

Conclusion

The world of eSports is here to keep expanding, bringing together skillful players from the entire world. If you’re into such gaming, follow the current affairs and stay tuned with other relevant options, from watching live streams to placing bets both on regular and crypto betting sites. Such a comprehensive approach will let you get the most out of eSports, as a spectator and as a punter.