Getting into eSports – Options for Toronto-based sports fans
The growing eSports scene is gaining attention across the world, and regular sports fans are now finding themselves drawn to the thrills of competitive gaming. The industry is worth more than $1 billion, with that figure rapidly rising. It has spilled out into other sectors as well, including the betting industry where there are markets on all the major events. Toronto is one of the best places to be for people wanting to get into eSports, as there are many successful teams in the area for spectators to support.
Follow an eSports Team
Simply watching eSports events can be a pleasurable experience in itself, but many would agree that the best way to enjoy a sport is to follow and support a team. There are a few teams from the city that viewers could watch, with Toronto Ultra being a major player in the Call of Duty League. The Ultra finished seventh overall in the first-ever Call of Duty League season, and won a home series title in the process.
Another well-known eSports outfit from Toronto is Toronto Defiant, a professional Overwatch team. It was recently announced that competitive gamers will have their own venue, much like a professional sports team. This is the Roy Thomson Hall, where fans will be able to book tickets to watch the experts in action. The Overwatch League is one of the biggest eSports leagues in the world, and the prize pool in 2019 was a whopping $5 million.
Bet on major eSports events
Another way to get in on the action is to stake on the matches and events. This way, if you don’t have a team to follow, you can still get some pleasure from supporting a side or player in any particular matchup. There are even specialist sites that only focus on eSports betting, such as Winners.bet. The site is home to arguably the best betting bonus for eSports bettors – a 100 percent deposit match up to $50. This is one of the reasons why betting on sports has always been prevalent, and it should come as no surprise that bookies are now capitalizing on the booming popularity of eSports and the major events and leagues that are cropping up.
There are plenty of leagues and games that bettors can focus on, and they can go about staking in a way that takes various factors into account. Just as horse racing bettors take form and fitness into consideration, eSports bettors can analyze players, team chemistry, maps, archetypes, and abilities among other things. This strategic approach gives bettors the chance to stack the odds in their favour. There is also a lot of information online to assist bettors.
With some of the biggest eSports teams in the world, Toronto is one of the best cities to be in to get in on the flourishing eSports scene. Staking on the games is one way to get involved while following a team can help maximize emotional involvement over a long time
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