People that are getting involved with esports betting have grown by the number in recent memory. This growth in interest stemmed because it’s an easy way to have fun and it’s a good opportunity to make some money. Although the mechanics of esports betting is quite simple, it becomes a little complicated when the money part comes in.
If you only intend on having a great time then yes, placing wagers on esports should be a breeze. But if your goal is to do that while also wanting to take home some money, then there are things that you need to learn. There’s no reason that should point you towards the opposite direction since the esports betting market is already close to $1 billion a year, and it’s only going to grow even more.
Thankfully, there are many tips that you can find online on different esports games that you can use as a guide. This article is one of them, as it will discuss pro tips to win in esports betting.
Be patient
You might be tempted to bet as frequently as possible when you start. Don’t do it. Wait for matches with good odds where you know the teams that will play. It’s better if you bet on matches that you are confident in, instead of betting frequently which can be forced most of the time. That is also something applicable for live betting online on other events.
Skipping a bet is an option
Don’t place a bet if there’s uncertainty surrounding it. It’s advisable to save your money on another bet that you’re more sure of and you can be sure that there’s plenty of those to come around.
Stay on the safe odds
Staying inside a safe zone will help cover you off from silly bets. When you start out with a low inventory, it’s normal that large bets you stake on matches with 80%+ odds will have small returns but you’re still risking a large amount of your inventory. Equally, odds below 30% are more attractive and will have larger possible returns.
Never go all in
Always bet with a percentage of your inventory. Remember that there are always risks. Stick to a minimum of 20% of your betting inventory when placing high bets. You’ll only waste more money if you go all in and lose.
Never “rage bet”
Rage bet is what we call it when a bettor places a bet while he or she feels frustrated or mad. Don’t be like those bettors. It’s more likely that you’ll make worse decisions and lose more money if you do. If you feel frustrated, take a step back before deciding to go at it again.
Always do your research
Know the game that you’re betting on, the teams, and the players. There are plenty of sources of information online where you can see details and statistics. Aside from those, there are also predictors who have studied the game and all the important aspects of esports betting that you can check in on before placing your bets.
Never chase back your losses
This is an important tip for any form of online betting and gambling. It’s normal to be on a losing streak, especially if you’ve just started. That’s part of the gambling game. Don’t try to get back all the money that you’ve lost in one bet especially after a big loss. Take a day or two off, then start betting again and slowly but surely recover the money that you lost.
Chain logic doesn’t work
Just because the fourth best team won against the first ranked team doesn’t mean they can go all the way. Although it is possible, There are many factors that contribute to the team winning a match, these factors such as player performance, map selection, strategy, and tactics which may not apply to other teams.
Takeaway
Do your research, make rational decisions, and be strategic are the keys to winning when it comes to betting on esports. Take note of these tips and you might be the next person to hit the jackpot.
Author’s Bio:
Luther Abrams is an online game and sports enthusiast who spent his younger years playing and watching basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, and badminton games, among the many others. Today, as an early retiree, he continues to write about his love and passion for sports. On most days, he also loves to play ball with his two kids.