Everyone loves to play eSports. They’re a multi-billion dollar industry and some gambling sites have been taking notice. Many of the most active sportsbooks and online casinos have started accepting bets on eSports events. This new trend in eSports betting is here to stay as today’s younger generation of gamers have become accustomed to the concept of betting on eSports in hopes to win money. The number of Internet sportsbooks accepting wagers on video games has been steadily rising over the last few years right along with the demand from bettors.

• The Rise of Fortnite

So one of the most played video games at the moment has got to be Fortnite. Players from around the world have been going on Fortnite binges playing the game for hours straight without even taking a break. Everyone wants to get the win and be the last man standing. Sometimes players can get a little salty. We haven’t seen any eSports betting websites offering Fortnite betting options yet but we’re keeping a lookout for any news to update you with if/when we find some good Fortnite eSports betting sites.

• Betting on The Overwatch League

Fans of Overwatch are in heaven with the official launch of The Overwatch League. Its the first professional eSports League with pro players getting paid to play on Overwatch teams representing different cities around the world. You can find a full list of Season 2 Overwatch Teams on ESPN which include Atlanta Reign | Boston Uprising | Chengdu Hunters | Dallas Fuel | Florida Mayhem | Guangzhou Charge | Hangzhou Spark | Houston Outlaws | London Spitfire | Los Angeles Gladiators | Los Angeles Valiant | New York Excelsior | Paris Eternal | Philadelphia Fusion | San Francisco Shock | Seoul Dynasty | Shanghai Dragons | Toronto Defiant | Vancouver Titans | Washington Justice. 

• League of Legends (LOL)

Online gamers and superfans of League of Legends now have their very own eSports league to watch. LOL players can compete in official League of Legends contests and earn their way onto a pro LOL eSports team. When it comes to first person shooter video games LOL ranks among the top 5 in terms of popularity. 

• CS: GO

Counter Strike CS:GO is clearly won of the biggest players in the world of eSports and the demand from gamblers for eSports betting options on Counter Strike games is being met with special sign up bonus offers from major online sports betting bookmakers like Bet 365, Pinnacle and BetWay.