Esports betting experienced strong growth across the major titles of the industry in 2025, per a report by Oddin.gg. Not only did esports betting volumes go up, but the market also matured alongside. Here’s a deeper dive into the year-over-year growth in 2025.
According to the report, in 2025, esports betting volumes increased by 18% to 62% across Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, VALORANT, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) compared to 2024.
MLBB recorded the strongest growth and earned its position among the top five major gambling titles for the first time in 2025.
The bet count went up by 10% to 41% for each of these games. Below is a table of the detailed numbers for each title:
| Metric | Counter-Strike 2 | Dota 2 | League of Legends | Valorant | Mobile Legends: Bang Bang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betting volume growth | 30% | 31% | 46% | 18% | 62% |
| Bet count growth | 23% | 12% | 32% | 10% | 41% |
| Average bet stake growth at the biggest event | No data | 17% | 166% | 21% | No data |
| Average bet stake at the biggest event in 2025 | €41 | €28 | €77 | €47 | €16 |
As esports betting volumes rise, the LoL World Championship recorded the highest average bet in 2025. Image Source: Colin Young-Wolff / Riot Games
The five aforementioned games developed across the following indicators of market maturity.
Of these five games, Counter-Strike shows the most maturity. Doing well by each metric, this market approaches the stability of a traditional sport.
The major markets for esports betting on Counter-Strike 2. Screenshot credit: Oddin.gg
As the betting market grows, each player base shapes it in its unique way.
Featured Image Source: Colin Young-Wolff / Riot Games
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