LEAGUE OF LEGENDS BETTING

Esports  is a billion-dollar industry centred around competitive gaming, pitting the best of the best against one another in games like CS:GO, DotA 2, Rainbow Six and League of Legends. The hypersonic rise of esports led to the emergence of esports betting, opening markets on the hottest and most competitive games around.

Whether you’re a passionate gamer or an experienced punter, League of Legends betting is definitely worth looking into. Since its release, League of Legends has shown tremendous growth and became one of the biggest esports in the industry. Dozens of professional LoL teams compete on the world’s grandest arenas for multi-million prize pools, filling stadiums to the brim and shattering viewership records. Read on to learn more about League of Legends and find out how to get started on LoL betting.

WHAT IS LEAGUE OF LEGENDS

League of Legends is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) released by Riot Games in 2009. The gameplay is all about strategy, objective control and teamwork. Two teams of five enter the fray on Summoner’s Rift, the main League of Legends map. Each player assumes the role of a champion with a distinct playstyle and a set of responsibilities. The team splits into three lanes and the jungle: two players are sent to the bottom lane, one each to the top and middle lanes, and the remaining player will brave the monsters and perils of the jungle.

The objective is simple — breach enemy lines and push through to their Nexus, an integral structure inside the enemy base. Level the opponent’s Nexus to the ground, and you’ll walk away as the winner. Lose yours, and you’ll end the match in defeat!

LOL ODDS

League of Legends gameplay is centred around pixel-perfect precision, timing and communication. Every match is packed with explosive action and jaw-dropping turns! At LV BET, we’ve got you covered on top-tier, unbeatable League of Legends odds on your favourite events of the year. With frequent boosts and odds as competitive as ours, you’ll be sure to start off on the right foot.

LOL BETTING MARKETS

To get going with LoL betting, take a moment to familiarise yourself with the game’s pace and the open betting markets. Here’s a brief overview of the most popular LoL betting markets:

• Match Winner — The most straightforward LoL wager you can place. Back your favourite team to win or go for the strongest prospect.
• First Blood — A wager on which team will secure the first takedown. 
• First To X Kills — This is a wager on which team will be the first to reach the specified number takedowns during a given game. Pay attention to how aggressively (or passively) the teams play to help you predict who is more likely to pursue action.
• First To Slay Baron — Baron Nashor is the jungle’s most formidable monster, spawning at 20:00 and six minutes after a team has claimed its buff. Bringing down Baron grants the team 180 seconds of raw power, boosting attack damage, ability power, buffing nearby minions (combatant units) and providing a quick escape through Empowered Recall. Bringing down this monster can drastically alter the game’s course in just three minutes, so keep your eye on the pit!
• First Dragon (Drake) — The elemental Dragon is one of the game's main objectives, which spawns at the five-minute mark and grants a buff to the team that brings it down. Only the last hit counts and claims the elemental buff, so you are bound to see gripping combat near this monster! The Dragon will respawn five minutes after each takedown.

LOL MAJOR TOURNAMENTS

The competitive LoL season — the Championship Series — is broken down into two splits (spring and summer) that run across 12 regions. Each region has a dedicated league, where professional teams climb the competitive ladder in a bid for a place at the annual League of Legends World Championship. Europe (LEC), South Korea (LCK) and China (LPL) have been at the top of the rankings for the last decade, with North America (LCS) hot at their heels. The splits conclude in a double-elimination tournament (playoffs) between the top eight teams, three of which qualify for the season’s LoL World Championship.

LEAGUE OF LEGENDS TOURNAMENTS

Interested in betting on League of Legends? Here are the biggest and most competitive LoL tournaments that you wouldn’t want to miss:

• Regional Spring and Summer Splits — If you’re looking for hair-raising action, the regional splits are where it’s at. Top teams from each region clash in two major events: the Spring Split and the Summer Split. Of the twelve competing regions, Europe, China, South Korea and North America have shown the most promising results in the last five years. Keep your eye on the LEC, LPL, LCK and LSC betting markets!  
• Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) — Aside from the World Championship, the MSI is the second most important international tournament of the year. The Spring Split champions qualify for the Main Event and several Wildcard teams are selected for the Play-In Stage. The top four MSI regions head to the World Championship’s Group Stage, and the best Wildcard region secures a Worlds spot for that region’s Summer Split champion.
• LoL World Championship — The culminating event of the League of Legends competitive season is the World Championship, also known as Worlds. This massive tournament is THE biggest esports event of the year, drawing thousands of live spectators and millions of online viewers from all over the world. If you want to see the peak of professional LoL gameplay, this is it!
• The World Championship comprises three stages: the Play-In Stage, the Group Stage and the Knockout Stage. Only 24 teams are invited to the tournament, with the top 16 qualifying for the Main Event (Group + Knockout). The eight teams that stand their ground through the Group Stage head to Knockout (Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Finals).

LEAGUE OF LEGENDS BETTING TIPS

League of Legends is a highly strategic game where a single misplaced click can twist fate. Before you dive into the thick of the action and place your first LoL bet, consider watching pro-player live streams or VODs of previous tournaments. You can tune in at lolesports.com, where you’ll have access to the tournament schedule, current standings, VODs and the latest LoL news.

• When it comes to League of Legends betting, timing is everything. While filling your betslip, consider match history and playstyle of the team(s) you are betting on. Do they always go for first Dragon/Baron or prefer to ambush the enemy mid-objective? How aggressively do the team’s Jungler and laners play? Understanding the team’s strategic approach will help you make more accurate predictions.
• Get to know the teams and players! Although 12 regions have competitive leagues, there are a handful of favourites to raise the Summoner’s Cup in victory. 
• Experienced LoL bettors may find smaller leagues and tournaments more lucrative, as new teams have a solid shot at knocking down the favourites in extraordinary upsets.
• In professional League of Legends, you’ll find that all teams are relatively balanced, but some LoL champions can pull phenomenal feats of greatness in the blink of an eye. A few champions can sneak in a solo Dragon, catching their opponents completely off guard — the most coordinated and aggressive teams don’t always hold the upper hand! 

The more you learn about the game, the better equipped you will be to wager on upcoming matches. Visit the LV BET Sportsblog and take a look at our introductory articles on esports and League of Legends betting to help you get started. We’ll keep you up to date on the latest esports tournaments, including LoL, CS:GO and DotA 2 events!