{"id":179817,"date":"2022-02-22T09:31:52","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T14:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/?p=179817"},"modified":"2022-02-22T09:31:56","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T14:31:56","slug":"best-esports-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/2022\/02\/22\/best-esports-players\/","title":{"rendered":"An In-Depth Look at the Best eSports Players To Gamble On"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The past decade has seen esports become mainstream. Gone are the days when esports was synonymous to LAN parties. Now, the sports attract professional players who battle it out for a chance to split various lucrative prize pools. And most of the glamorous and world-class esports tournaments are selling out stadiums. Here are some of the most popular esports titles you can play for real money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>League of Legends<\/li><li>StarCraft<\/li><li>Overwatch<\/li><li>CS:GO<\/li><li>FIFA<\/li><li>Dota 2<\/li><li>Fortnite<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"esports-is-just-getting-started\">eSports is just getting started<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Impressive growth figures show that esports will continue to grow in popularity globally. Most of this growth will take place in China, Korea, and South-East Asia countries. Some estimates project that the <a href=\"https:\/\/tvovermind.com\/esports-industry-expected-to-surpass-2-5-billion-in-2022\/\">global esports market will be worth over $2.5 billion<\/a> in 2022 thanks to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>esports gambling<\/li><li>esports gaming<\/li><li>esports promotion by major brands<\/li><li>esports promotion by influencers and celebrities<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Esports is one of the fastest rising entertainment segments. The growth of the sport is attracting more players who become active participants in esports tournaments \u2013competitions that contribute to the success of the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional esports players make money and careers from playing their favourite video games. Gamers can also make money by betting on the esports competitions \u2013and you shouldn\u2019t miss out on this opportunity.\u00a0 The easiest way to make money on esports is by betting on players who are most likely to win. Continue reading to find out who these gamers are, the titles they play, and the top esports betting platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/FL5i1LHWYAQ7NwK.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-179819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/FL5i1LHWYAQ7NwK.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/FL5i1LHWYAQ7NwK.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/FL5i1LHWYAQ7NwK.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/FL5i1LHWYAQ7NwK.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/FL5i1LHWYAQ7NwK.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/FL5i1LHWYAQ7NwK.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-esports-players-to-gamble-on\"><a><\/a>Top esports players to gamble on<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are top-rated esports players. We have used different metrics to group them as you will discover below. Gamble responsibly and what you can afford to lose. Also, remember that these players are <strong>most likely<\/strong> to win. So, wager on them knowing that they <strong>might lose<\/strong> some games despite being <strong>favourites<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"earnings\"><a><\/a>Earnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tyler Blevins a.k.a. Ninja<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Earnings<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sponsorships<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tyler Blevins<\/td><td>$17 Million<\/td><td>Red Bull<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ALIAS: Ninja<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Adidas<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You might know Tyler Blevins from the 2019 Super Bowl commercial in which he starred alongside other NFL all-time greats. The esports superstar has numerous sponsorship deals. We bet you didn\u2019t know that Ninja has sponsorship deals with PSD\u2014an underwear designer\u2014 or bedding companies.&nbsp; Note that bookmakers rank him as a favourite in Call of Duty, Halo, Final Fantasy, and Fortnite tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Felix Kjellberg a.k.a. PewDiePie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Earnings<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sponsorships<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Felix Kjellberg<\/td><td>$15 Million<\/td><td>T-Series<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ALIAS: PewDiePie<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Clutch Chairz<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We bet most of you were guessing PewDiePie wouldn\u2019t miss out on this list. Afterall, with over 111 million YouTube subscribers, he is the 6<sup>th<\/sup> most popular brand on YouTube, the most popular video sharing platform. It\u2019s worth mentioning that he was at some point the most popular brand on YouTube. PewDiePie is known for playing Minecraft and creating walkthroughs. So, bet on him if he is participating in a tournament or competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"country\"><a><\/a>Country<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>United States<\/strong>: Sneaky is one of the most popular American esports players. He has various accolades and achievements from playing League of Legends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Russia<\/strong>: Be on the lookout for Inspirer and Newski\u2014 the must-beat World of Tanks players. These gamers will treat you to entertaining duels and a chance to win real money prizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India<\/strong>: CS:GO is one of the most popular esports offerings. Players who want to wager on this title should place bets on India\u2019s Ankit Panth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Korea<\/strong>: \u201cFaker\u201d is the most popular esports player in Korea. He has claimed over $1.4 million playing League of Legends. So, don\u2019t shy away from backing him to win League of Legends competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"valuable-esports-teams\"><a><\/a>Valuable eSports Teams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TSM<\/strong>: Currently the <a href=\"https:\/\/win.gg\/news\/tsm-named-the-most-valuable-esports-organization-in-the-world\/\">most valuable esports team with an estimated value of $410 million<\/a>. The Andy Dinh-owned team has a revenue of $45 million. TSM has multiple revenue streams but esports contribute to 50% of the team\u2019s total revenue earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cloud9<\/strong>: The Jack and Pauliie Etienne-owned team has an estimated value of $350 million. Cloud9 is the second most valuable esports team. Like TSM, Cloud9 has multiple revenue streams but esports account for 70% of the team\u2019s revenue earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Team Liquid<\/strong>: With an estimated value of $310 million, the aXiomatic Gaming, Steve Arhancet, and Victor Goossens-owned team is the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> most valuable esports team. Team Liquid earns over $28 million in revenue and 89% of this amount comes from esports while the rest comes from other income streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-esports-betting-sites\"><a><\/a>Best eSports betting sites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Only sign up on esports betting sites that you can trust. The platform needs to be reliable as this will ensure that you enjoy, hustle-free, secure, and flexible transactions. Moreover, the site needs to meet your gaming preferences, style, and needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding top platforms can be difficult because hundreds of new betting sites come into existence each month. There are also rogue platforms that are scaring potential esports players away by scamming them, and this is the reason you should sign up on legit sites such as the ones below;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stake-com\"><a><\/a>Stake.com<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Offers new players a massive welcome bonus of 200% up to $1,000. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csgocaptain.com\/reviews\/stake\/\">Stake.com offer eSports betting<\/a> on a wide range of games including Dota2, CS:GO, League of Legends and other leagues and competitions. Other reasons to join include;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Slick user experience with user-friendly site<\/li><li>Wide range of payment methods including cryptocurrencies<\/li><li>Loads of great regular promotions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gg-bet\">GG.bet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Offers new players a 100% deposit match bonus of up to $200. The site also has regular esports promos and bonuses for existing players. Other reasons to sign up on the platform include;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Availability of comprehensive esports betting markets<\/li><li>Boosted odds and competitive prices<\/li><li>Available in multiple languages<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cobracasino\">CobraCasino<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Has a 100% deposit match bonus of up to $100 for new players and a crypto deposit bonus. The site also has seasonal offers for existing customers. Here are other reasons to register on the site;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In-depth betting markets<\/li><li>Friendly bonus conditions<\/li><li>Crypto currency gambling<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some of the most popular esports titles you can play for real money and the best players to gamble on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23578,"featured_media":179818,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"An In-Depth Look at the Best eSports Players To Gamble On 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