ESports betting -CS:GO, DOTA 2, LOL, Valorant - discussion thread

[ralle14]

The qualifiers for The International started so early this year right ? We are already in Open qualifiers and currently I'm watching Team Bald reborn where SaberLight gave a chance to try his luck to qualify for TI because no team wanted him so far. Funny how Shopify Rebelion failed to qualify for Riyadh without him right ? Now , it's clear that the problem in that team belongs to Bulba for drafting and for RTZ for actually farming way to long and being scared to take team fights.

They probably scheduled the qualifiers a month early so everyone participating could settle their VISA. I also tuned in to their streams yesterday and it's smooth sailing for them since they haven't faced a good stack so far.

Shopify Rebellion made a couple of changes since last month so it could take more time for them to find some form, and they're probably under pressure as they have to make it work during these back-to-back qualifiers.

If I have to speculate i'd also say RTZ since he's the only remaining core member in the squad while everyone else has moved on.

[arallmuus]

They probably scheduled the qualifiers a month early so everyone participating could settle their VISA.

Its Denmark though, probably wouldnt be that hard to secure a visa to Denmark. Probably one of the reasons could be that they are planning some major patch before TI so instead of giving players harder time to play on newer patch, they schedule earlier qualifiers but yeah it doesnt really matter at this point because all eyes are going to be on Riyadh Master next month

If I have to speculate i'd also say RTZ since he's the only remaining core member in the squad while everyone else has moved on.

RTZ huh. Although there are many pos 1 that is way better than him, we just cant seems to hate this guy do we.

[rdbase]

There is a tournament that is happening in the United Arab of Emirates for CS2 and it is called Yalla Compass 2024.
Had not heard of this one before but it was created in Abu Dhabi and already concluded their spring tournament earlier in the year.
https://liquipedia.net/counterstrike/YaLLa_Compass/2024/Spring

The prize pool was smaller than this one which has reached $400,000 as the prize pool.
https://www.hltv.org/events/7475/yalla-compass-2024

Alot of well known teams are in it amongst Furia, NIP, Astralis and Heroic just to name a few.

It runs all weekend with their grand final on Sunday.

[sunsilk]

The qualifiers for The International started so early this year right ? We are already in Open qualifiers and currently I'm watching Team Bald reborn where SaberLight gave a chance to try his luck to qualify for TI because no team wanted him so far. Funny how Shopify Rebelion failed to qualify for Riyadh without him right ?

Saberlight is actually a good offlaner. And with his current team, the Team Bald, they're able to successfully qualify for the closed qualifiers and took the first slot on the WEU.

Now , it's clear that the problem in that team belongs to Bulba for drafting and for RTZ for actually farming way to long and being scared to take team fights.

It is an open secret and the fans know who are the real problem with Shopify Rebellion.

The team that qualified for NA is nouns for which Fly is part of it who is also a former SR member.

[rohang]

There is a tournament that is happening in the United Arab of Emirates for CS2 and it is called Yalla Compass 2024.
Had not heard of this one before but it was created in Abu Dhabi and already concluded their spring tournament earlier in the year.
https://liquipedia.net/counterstrike/YaLLa_Compass/2024/Spring

The prize pool was smaller than this one which has reached $400,000 as the prize pool.
https://www.hltv.org/events/7475/yalla-compass-2024

Alot of well known teams are in it amongst Furia, NIP, Astralis and Heroic just to name a few.

It runs all weekend with their grand final on Sunday.

I have been watching it and there is pretty good series starting soon- mongolz vs astralis

Mongolz are underdogs but they should take one map atleast , whoever wins this will win the third map for 2-1

For furia-nip i am surprised by furia performance, that one is pretty hard to call but id go with NIP 

[boyptc]

If I have to speculate i'd also say RTZ since he's the only remaining core member in the squad while everyone else has moved on.

RTZ huh. Although there are many pos 1 that is way better than him, we just cant seems to hate this guy do we.

Sometimes we do, sometimes we don't.

His consistency is no longer consistent at all. While during his younger days, going back to a few years ago. He's at his peak but this time, he's not the same anymore.

While he is past of his prime already, he's still got the talent but I think just like any other pos 1 that has became older, they've shifted to other positions like support and offlane.

Maybe he should do.

[rdbase]

There is a tournament that is happening in the United Arab of Emirates for CS2 and it is called Yalla Compass 2024.
Had not heard of this one before but it was created in Abu Dhabi and already concluded their spring tournament earlier in the year.
https://liquipedia.net/counterstrike/YaLLa_Compass/2024/Spring

The prize pool was smaller than this one which has reached $400,000 as the prize pool.
https://www.hltv.org/events/7475/yalla-compass-2024

Alot of well known teams are in it amongst Furia, NIP, Astralis and Heroic just to name a few.

It runs all weekend with their grand final on Sunday.

I have been watching it and there is pretty good series starting soon- mongolz vs astralis

Mongolz are underdogs but they should take one map atleast , whoever wins this will win the third map for 2-1

For furia-nip i am surprised by furia performance, that one is pretty hard to call but id go with NIP.

Surprisingly MongolZ took the match away from Astralis!

Here is the entire match if you missed it:
MONGOLZ vs ASTRALIS - YaLLa Compass 2024 - Playoff SF - MN cast
https://www.youtube.com/live/JXxqt2nm4sA

So it looks like we will have a Ninjas vs MongolZ Finals for today!
It begins in about 5 hours from now, so strap in because it is going to be a good one in the UAE with this surprise and a nice one to see to shake up the favorites.

[passwordnow]

Going on with some Dota 2 actions, we go to the China region for the The International Closed Qualifiers, two slots are going to be filled.
I am counting for the Team Turtle for this tournament but they are now in the lower bracket after beating the other good team that I consider which is Old Warrior. Well, for summarizing the roster of Team Turle, I am sure that many of you are familiar with these names;

• Chalice
• Somnus
• Yang
• planet
• Siamese cat

The only difference with this team is Chalice playing for position 1 but he isn't new with that. Because before he became a known offlaner, that's where he came from.

Here's a snapshot of the current bracket. Other notable teams, LGD.Gaming, Azure Ray and G2 x IG.

[arallmuus]

Other notable teams, LGD.Gaming, Azure Ray and G2 x IG.

I seriously cant wrap my head over the other teams aside from these 3. Personally Im more into G2.IG and LGD Gaming. G2.IG has proven that they are quite capable teams overall and LGD Gaming totally smacks AR's ass on the Riyadh qualifiers so yeah Im expecting them to do so again in TI qualifiers

The chart totally shows that either LGD/AR is going to play against G2.IG on Upper bracket final and the losers goes down to lower bracket finals so yeah Team Turtle is obviously going to have hard time facing those 3

[ralle14]

Here's a snapshot of the current bracket. Other notable teams, LGD.Gaming, Azure Ray and G2 x IG.

It looks like G2.IG should cruise through Team Zero while the LGD vs. Azure Ray series will be tough.

I seriously cant wrap my head over the other teams aside from these 3. Personally Im more into G2.IG and LGD Gaming. G2.IG has proven that they are quite capable teams overall and LGD Gaming totally smacks AR's ass on the Riyadh qualifiers so yeah Im expecting them to do so again in TI qualifiers

I also view those teams as my top three in the same order since Azure Ray is underperforming or maybe KEV is just that good of a team.

[rohang]

Blast Premier spring final is starting in just about a day-



G2 are without monesy, so betting against them might be some easy money.

Overall i see spirit or vitality winning this. whoever wins Group B should take the tournament

[passwordnow]

Other notable teams, LGD.Gaming, Azure Ray and G2 x IG.

I seriously cant wrap my head over the other teams aside from these 3. Personally Im more into G2.IG and LGD Gaming. G2.IG has proven that they are quite capable teams overall and LGD Gaming totally smacks AR's ass on the Riyadh qualifiers so yeah Im expecting them to do so again in TI qualifiers

The chart totally shows that either LGD/AR is going to play against G2.IG on Upper bracket final and the losers goes down to lower bracket finals so yeah Team Turtle is obviously going to have hard time facing those 3

As games have happened today in the China region for this closed qualifier of The International. G2 x IG has been sent down to the lower bracket by Team Zero. And as for LGD gaming, they're also in the lower bracket because Azure Ray won against them. Having that said, AR is now waiting for the grand finals which is the 1 slot qualifier against Team Zero that will happen tomorrow. And whoever lose the match will still have that one last chance to be in the grand finals for the other 1 slot on the lower bracket and will wait whoever is going to reach that.

So, four teams remaining in the lower bracket. LGD Gaming versus Team Turtle and then, G2 x IG against KEV.

Here's a snapshot of the current bracket. Other notable teams, LGD.Gaming, Azure Ray and G2 x IG.

It looks like G2.IG should cruise through Team Zero while the LGD vs. Azure Ray series will be tough.

Well, these two series' have been decided. G2 x IG and LGD is on the loser's bracket while Team Zero and Azure Ray on the last final match for their ticket to TI and as explained with these two latter teams, they've got better chances based on the bracketing win or lose.

[rdbase]

Someone who is also glad hearing this sort of news in the Esports arena will see this as one of those Fortnite opportunities which can not be passed by:

Valorant will finally be released on consoles for those who asked about it's potential release will be pleased to hear:
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/06/07/valorant-xbox-beta-game-pass

It will be a closed bets first on the Xbox starting June 14th so in two days:
https://beta.playvalorant.com/en-us/?ocid=Event_soc_omc_xbo_tw_Video_lrn_6.7.1

[ralle14]

Well, these two series' have been decided. G2 x IG and LGD is on the loser's bracket while Team Zero and Azure Ray on the last final match for their ticket to TI and as explained with these two latter teams, they've got better chances based on the bracketing win or lose.

The underdog train isn't stopping as Team Zero booked their ticket for TI after beating Azure Ray.

Tomorrow's lower bracket series between Team Turtle and G2.IG will be a fun one to watch, i'm hoping G2.IG pulls through since I need them or Azure Ray to make it in.  

[rohang]

Blast series started today with insane comebacks on both map 1s as saw had a 10-2 lead after first half on T side ancient but still lost to Faze in Triple OT

For second series Astralis had a 8-4 lead from their T side nuke but still lost on regulation 11-13 

Now i might put some on whichever team is losing after first half in vitalty vs VP series 

[arallmuus]

Tomorrow's lower bracket series between Team Turtle and G2.IG will be a fun one to watch, i'm hoping G2.IG pulls through since I need them or Azure Ray to make it in.  

I saw your answers on BSFL, yep we both had G2xIG and AR to go through this qualifiers. I totally cant believe Team Zero done it on upper bracket though lol but so yeah but on my case I need G2xIG to win rather than AR

As for the NA qualifiers, I picked Nouns instead of SR. Its kinda 50 50 at this point with Nouns winning the latest Riyadh qualifiers against SR so it was based on that I decided to go with Nouns. I gotta admit that the last SR vs Nouns games on the upper bracket totally shows that SR is better though atleast for now

[passwordnow]

Well, these two series' have been decided. G2 x IG and LGD is on the loser's bracket while Team Zero and Azure Ray on the last final match for their ticket to TI and as explained with these two latter teams, they've got better chances based on the bracketing win or lose.

The underdog train isn't stopping as Team Zero booked their ticket for TI after beating Azure Ray.

Tomorrow's lower bracket series between Team Turtle and G2.IG will be a fun one to watch, i'm hoping G2.IG pulls through since I need them or Azure Ray to make it in.  

Congratulations to Team Zero, we were not expecting that to happen and thought that Azure Ray is going to take that slot. But then, Azure Ray still has a chance but they have to wait for the winners of G2 x IG and Team Turtle. And this is just sad that for the first time since 2021, LGD Gaming isn't able to participate this year's TI. I guess they know how it feels now as an organization that has been consistently part of the TI but now, they don't. We're about to see who's going to take the last slot in the China region within the next few hours.

And the great battle for 1 ticket to TI in the North American region is about to happen within the next 30 minutes. The finals is going to be with Shopify Rebellion and nouns. IIRC, nouns beat SR for their qualifiers to Riyadh masters but maybe this time is going to be different.
This is going to be a best of five series so let's wait for that.

As for the NA qualifiers, I picked Nouns instead of SR. Its kinda 50 50 at this point with Nouns winning the latest Riyadh qualifiers against SR so it was based on that I decided to go with Nouns. I gotta admit that the last SR vs Nouns games on the upper bracket totally shows that SR is better though atleast for now

That's right, it's hard to pick in any of them but we'll see who's going to take that slot. But still good luck to all bettors and to them.

[boltz]

First time since 2014 without Arteezy being present at The International of Dota 2 and I think it's well deserved because they lost 3-0 against Nouns last night and I saw all 3 games with 2nd map being a Tinker Show and I must admit I've missed this hero being in pro scene. I also think Shopify will disband after this failure because they missed World Cup Esports and now TI 13 and since they kicked saberlight this team is in a down spiral that only a disband can save them.

Second , I must congrats my favorite team G2.IG for making it to another TI after 3 years of pause and I can see them reaching quarter finals easily. 

[sunsilk]

First time since 2014 without Arteezy being present at The International of Dota 2 and I think it's well deserved because they lost 3-0 against Nouns last night and I saw all 3 games with 2nd map being a Tinker Show and I must admit I've missed this hero being in pro scene.

Someone out of nowhere with the name of copiwra as nouns mid laner was too good with tinker. Nouns was too good and too bad that Arteezy and other personalities won't be seen on this TI.

A lot of the great players have their own records of not being participants of this year's TI.

We're seeing some fresh bloods for this year's TI.

Shopify will disband after this failure because they missed World Cup Esports and now TI 13 and since they kicked saberlight this team is in a down spiral that only a disband can save them.

There's really a need a lot of change to be done for this team. RTZ to be out and go in retirement, changing their coach as well. As for mc, he played normal but when the whole team isn't playing well, it affects them entirely.

No surprise if SR will disban.

[xLays]

 I feel bad for the LGD organization/team which did not qualify for The International this year. It's surprising because LGD had an 11-year streak of participating in The International. LGD has been one of the most respected and powerful teams in the Dota 2 scene often coming very close to winning the championship. They have been chasing the championship but now look they are completely disappointed.