CS:GO betting basics

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) is a multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed by Hidden Path Entertainment and Valve Corporation. CS:GO betting works just like any sports betting and you can try it in various sports betting sites, including OlyBet. There are two teams: Team A and Team B and you can bet on several things such as:

• which team will win the match

• which team will win a certain map

• which team will win a pistol round

• number of maps team will win

• number of kills the team will make

The most important thing in betting is not to predict teams that are winning all the time, but to find a team that can win more often when odds are against them. This can be difficult but an important task if you really want to become a successful esports gambler.

Bet types

There are four different ways to bet on CS:GO matches:

1. Pre-match settings

2. Live betting

3. Outright bets

4. Fantasy bets

Pre-Match Betting

In this betting type you are basically betting on a match-winner. In addition, a lot of esports bookmakers focused on CS:GO are providing their bettors with tons of special bets. These are the most popular ones:

• map handicap

• will there be overtime

• total rounds (including overtime)

• odd/even rounds

• pistol round winner

• round handicap

• correct score

• Team 1/2 to win at least one map

Live Betting

Live betting is basically you placing a bet on a match that is played live. Back in late 2017 and early 2018, live betting on CS:GO was virtually impossible. Starting 2019, a lot of strong CS:GO bookmakers, including OlyBet, stepped up with their game and now we can finally and fully enjoy CS:GO live betting.

Outright Betting

This is the latest addition to the types of CS:GO betting. This is basically a bet placed on a tournament winner. Some state this is definitely the most exciting and the most fun betting section on the market.

Fantasy Betting

Even though this may not be the most popular CS:GO betting method at the moment, it is definitely the most entertaining one. In CS:GO fantasy, you will basically create your ideal team. This means that you will need 5 players. However, there is a catch. In most cases, you will be limited by the salary cap, so you will not be able to have five-star players on your roster. This means that you will simply have to find a perfect balance or a player that will over-perform.