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

[qwertyup23]

This major is a complete disaster! The pause between games can go up to 2 hours and even after 2 hours , the production cannot be sure if they can resume the competition or make another quick check and I thought ok , it's only 1st day , things can be resolved with a decent IT crew specialized on streaming and using OBS, which I'm more than familiar and they should resolve it quickly but I guess no one made a  backup configuration file.

Second day started with another 1 hour delay and it seems it will continue like this for the rest of the Major with at least 1 H pause between games, even if we switch from game 1 to game 2 or from a team to another.

That problem depends on the organizer, I remember the Shanghai major where it's truly a disaster and there were players' belongings and money that have been robbed.
Well, needless to say, the major is already in the playoffs, and despite all of those issues that have been caught and come out it still proceeded.
Right now, in the lower bracket, cast now your bets with the match of Talon and HellRaisers.

I think disaster is an understatement for the current status of this major. To be honest, this has to be the worst major so far that Valve has prepared. Not only that they misorganized almost the processes, but the pause on the games which caused hours of delays, the casters and some cringe-y interaction with the crowds is just painful to look at.

I remember back in Shanghai major, some of the belongings were stolen. But in this Lima Major, sounds were an issue, lag problems, cables, etc.- it just a total disaster that is completely different from Valve standards.

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That problem depends on the organizer, I remember the Shanghai major where it's truly a disaster and there were players' belongings and money that have been robbed.
Well, needless to say, the major is already in the playoffs, and despite all of those issues that have been caught and come out it still proceeded.
Right now, in the lower bracket, cast now your bets with the match of Talon and HellRaisers.

I think disaster is an understatement for the current status of this major. To be honest, this has to be the worst major so far that Valve has prepared. Not only that they misorganized almost the processes, but the pause on the games which caused hours of delays, the casters and some cringe-y interaction with the crowds is just painful to look at.

I remember back in Shanghai major, some of the belongings were stolen. But in this Lima Major, sounds were an issue, lag problems, cables, etc.- it just a total disaster that is completely different from Valve standards.

Well, both have been terrible majors, and whether we compare them or not nothing will change the fact that these Lima major organizers are truly the worst. Valve should choose their organizers wisely since majors are the much-awaited tournaments for this year and these are like the qualifiers and gateway to the upcoming TI for this year.
Anyway, who has seen and watched the ending of Team Spirit and Talon? Talon has won the match and upon exiting of players and showing sportsmanship, Yatoro went directly outside through the crowd and didn't shake anyone's hand to any Talon players, for sure that he's frustrated with those die backs so it probably had caused him to avoid handshaking after the game.

[rdbase]

Imperial esports are playing in the lose and your out bracket versus complexity and dazzled with a 16-1 massacre of them taking map 1.
They really don't want to leave this tournament early with another three weeks remaining.
The rest of the match can be bet on here:
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/counter-strike/esl-cs-go/esl-pro-league/complexity-gaming-vs-imperial-e-sports-6402831d2666e40a6f39a799

[rohang]

Imperial looked so good in map 1 but its all the way upto OT in map 3 now 

In the dota major today liquid play with a standin and are still even odds. Nisha too good 

[sunsilk]

Talon is something else and I can say that they've been consistent since the qualifiers has started but beating Team Spirit, they shouldn't give their comfort heroes.

I've noticed on the past match of PSG.LGD and Team Spirit, the comfort heroes of Team Spirit weren't banned and that's why Talon should be wise on banning it later on.

Right now, Team Aster and EG are battling to move against Shopify Rebellion and the time adjustment isn't going to be a lot for whoever wins this match. It's just an allowance of 5 hours from now but I guess there will be some adjustments if Team Aster and EG goes on game 3.

Talon are doing it! They have a better draft in 3rd map in my opinion and it should be a victory by the end of the game. If this will be the case , then , Spirit will have back 2 back reverse sweep and that won't be good for current team.

I'm also certain that EG vs SR will be a game with big egos trying to prove who's the best.

That was an intense match honestly. Regarding that match against Team Spirit, many fans did noticed on the chat on how Yatoro reacted as he's the first one to leave the stage and didn't shook hands with anyone.

Well, that surely is part of frustration but he should have shown something better and being a sport to this tournament.

Also, Talon did won a sweep against Entity and they're now moving to the lower bracket semi final with SR.

While on top bracket, Team Liquid was sent to the lower bracket by Gaimin Gladiators and GG advances and is now waiting to the grand finals.

[ralle14]

Gaimin Gladiators with the 3-0 sweep in the grand finals as they're able to first pick Lina three times in a row. Team Liquid gave so much respect to the core heroes of Gaimin Gladiators and prefer to ban them first but they only needed the Lina carry to edge out Team Liquid.

On the bright side, my outright bet on Team Liquid won, and luckily I decided to ride it out because I was thinking of betting on Talon at some point earlier.

[passwordnow]

Gaimin Gladiators with the 3-0 sweep in the grand finals as they're able to first pick Lina three times in a row. Team Liquid gave so much respect to the core heroes of Gaimin Gladiators and prefer to ban them first but they only needed the Lina carry to edge out Team Liquid.

Surprisingly, it was the hero that snuck them for the first and second games and then still didn't ban it. I thought by the game three they would ban her but I guess just after the game 2 they already gave up.

On the bright side, my outright bet on Team Liquid won, and luckily I decided to ride it out because I was thinking of betting on Talon at some point earlier.

Congratulations! Well, on the other hand, they've swept Talon.

[rdbase]

Checking on the esports tournaments happening today, do not see much Dota2 in the lineup so I think lima majors was it until spring break is over.
While League of Legends seem to be just kicking off with the last I looked had 6 different ones going on today.
Those can be viewed here:
https://sportsbet.io/sports/league-of-legends/matches/today

Any massive league fans here and what are your bets for these upcoming scrums?

[rohang]

GG won the major without dropping a single map in playoffs, impressive!

After Liquid beat talon it was looking like they could give GG a fight in the finals even with a standin, but ended up a clean 3-0 instead

This just proves how valuable supports are 

[MaterialMouse69]

Still can't believe how 3-11 to 14-12 went quick at Fnatic vs Loud bro they literally destroyed loud and I love how the audience really supports loud then Fnatic just swept them and won. But still congratulations to both teams!! Also loved how they execute their strategies with coms. Valorant players here that supports Fnatic even the score of 3-11? 

[jakelyson]

GG won the major without dropping a single map in playoffs, impressive!

After Liquid beat talon it was looking like they could give GG a fight in the finals even with a standin, but ended up a clean 3-0 instead

This just proves how valuable supports are 

This proves how far the skill level of SEA region is from WEU. Even without their main support, team Liquid was able to defeat Talon with ease. This gave us false hope that Team Liquid will give a good fight against GG. But GG is too good for an incomplete Team Liquid. They were able to take the Finals without dropping any maps. It could have been a better series if team Liquid is complete. Liquid was able to defeat GG in the Regionals. It is not far that Liquid could have won Lima Major if Boxi played.

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GG won the major without dropping a single map in playoffs, impressive!

After Liquid beat talon it was looking like they could give GG a fight in the finals even with a standin, but ended up a clean 3-0 instead

This just proves how valuable supports are 

That's so true but all roles are important and that's why when Team Liquid's roster isn't complete, many have already expected them to have that drop in their performance. Not to blame their stand-in because he still did well against Talon but with all the matches they've made with GG, it's really visible that they're no match against them. Another long week without no action in the Dota 2 scene but for those that are still unaware of it, the latest news about Team Secret's roster is out, Resolution and zayac are already out of the team.

[rdbase]

Placing bets on ESL Pro league yesterday was pretty easy from the way the odds were shown for each match.
Faze clan beat Rooster who play against Pain today and Ninja in Pyjamas won against them with both matches ending in a predictable 2-0 defeat of the weaker sides.

The only match that looks competitive enough to bet on later on today would be Faze vs Ninjas.
As the odds should be decent enough to back either team.

[ralle14]

The only match that looks competitive enough to bet on later on today would be Faze vs Ninjas.
As the odds should be decent enough to back either team.

That seems like a good match to pick over 2.5 based on their last meeting and the odds are leaning towards Faze winning but I think we'll see NiP put on the pressure.

On the other hand, Valve finally took action and handed lifetime bans on several players in the CN region including Knights and EHOME players.

https://reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/11mmgue/just_now_valve_and_perfectworld_released_an/

[rdbase]

The only match that looks competitive enough to bet on later on today would be Faze vs Ninjas.
As the odds should be decent enough to back either team.

That seems like a good match to pick over 2.5 based on their last meeting and the odds are leaning towards Faze winning but I think we'll see NiP put on the pressure.

On the other hand, Valve finally took action and handed lifetime bans on several players in the CN region including Knights and EHOME players.

https://reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/11mmgue/just_now_valve_and_perfectworld_released_an/

Bet on only two of the matches in Pro League yesterday and won them both so a good 3x is always great to have going into the weekend. So to have some bank to bet on the sports and matches you have been looking forward to seeing all week long.
Faze just made ninjas in pyjamas look like they belonged in their academy team the young ninjas.
No contention and not even a challenge getting the 2 - 0 win above them. They were on a roll and even Twistzz winked at the camera after a round which they just made them look like amateurs and a bunch of kids.
Very embarrassing match for NiP and anyone who is a fan of this CS:GO team.

About those DOTA2 lifetime bans: If this is a professional organization then it was warranted to distribute this permanent sentence upon these players.
When there is this amount of prize money involved then there should be no going against the rules no matter who you are and what your reputation is.

[ralle14]

About those DOTA2 lifetime bans: If this is a professional organization then it was warranted to distribute this permanent sentence upon these players.
When there is this amount of prize money involved then there should be no going against the rules no matter who you are and what your reputation is.

I agree it's a fair punishment in order to avoid cases like these in the future, it's unfortunate that some of the players involved were performing well and showed the potential to improve but they still choose to do this.

Very embarrassing match for NiP and anyone who is a fan of this CS:GO team.

Now they're one loss away from elimination and will fight against OG tomorrow in the lower bracket as both Greyhound and paiN knocked both of them out in the middle bracket.

[jakelyson]

Very embarrassing match for NiP and anyone who is a fan of this CS:GO team.

Now they're one loss away from elimination and will fight against OG tomorrow in the lower bracket as both Greyhound and paiN knocked both of them out in the middle bracket.

They were able to keep their bid alive by eliminating OG from contention. OG throw their lead away and was not able to protect it even though they have at least 3 chances to put the game away.  It went 2 over time and NiP was able to win in the second overtime. I think degster is not playing well missing some crucial shots as an AWPer. Good game for NiP overall.

[rdbase]

Very embarrassing match for NiP and anyone who is a fan of this CS:GO team.

Now they're one loss away from elimination and will fight against OG tomorrow in the lower bracket as both Greyhound and paiN knocked both of them out in the middle bracket.

They were able to keep their bid alive by eliminating OG from contention. OG throw their lead away and was not able to protect it even though they have at least 3 chances to put the game away.  It went 2 over time and NiP was able to win in the second overtime. I think degster is not playing well missing some crucial shots as an AWPer. Good game for NiP overall.

Them getting their rears handed to them by a novice team such as Greyhound gaming must of got them to think how far they have fallen.
The Australian team played well this tournament but paiN took them on and beat this young team 2-1 during the middle match today.
I had a bet on rooster when they were just about to finish the game being up 14-8 against 00Nation on the second map for the first match of the day, but they lost the map losing so many rounds one after the other. Then the final map was 00Nation's all the way though.

Lets see who it will be either paiN or 00Nation against the Ninjas. The other match being play tomorrow is Team Vitality vs Faze clan.

[ralle14]

Lets see who it will be either paiN or 00Nation against the Ninjas. The other match being play tomorrow is Team Vitality vs Faze clan.

The 00Nation series seems like a toss-up tbh and it seems better to bet the over 2.5 @1.85 when all of Grayhound's series ended 2-1 or 1-2.



The Faze vs Vitality series is the best match to watch tomorrow but the odds are in favor of Faze at 1.48 this might be the safer play here since they've been dominating in the head to head but I think Faze should be higher when Team Vitality is performing in a similar level.

[rdbase]

Lets see who it will be either paiN or 00Nation against the Ninjas. The other match being play tomorrow is Team Vitality vs Faze clan.

The 00Nation series seems like a toss-up tbh and it seems better to bet the over 2.5 @1.85 when all of Grayhound's series ended 2-1 or 1-2.



The Faze vs Vitality series is the best match to watch tomorrow but the odds are in favor of Faze at 1.48 this might be the safer play here since they've been dominating in the head to head but I think Faze should be higher when Team Vitality is performing in a similar level.

00Nation cameback to takeout the young guns known as Greyhounds. So their run is done now.

Faze are looking like the better team so far as the match between them and Team Vitality just started due to the previous match going the full three maps. Up 4-0 map 1 and Vitality look to be struggling early on.
But I think your over 2.5 maps will be a winner since they usually try a comeback on later on into their matches.