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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Yesterday
IEM Katowice Predictions The first IEM event of 2020 will be in Katowice, Poland, with $500,000 on offer. Sixteen teams will face off in the first Masters Championship of the ESL Pro Tour. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO This week
DreamHack Open Predictions The next DreamHack Open stop on the circuit will be in the Californian city of Anaheim. From the eight competing teams at the event, four of them will be making the LAN debut for 2020. -
Michael Moriarty Educational Two weeks ago
What is the GSL style format? A large number of esports tournaments use a group format that’s not used outside of the space. We’ll take a look at the format commonly known as GSL-style groups, how it works, where it came from and how many events use it.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jan 28, 2020
BLAST Premier Spring Series Regular Season Preview The first S-Tier event of the 2020 CS:GO season is nearly upon us. BLAST returns with a new format for the upcoming year, introducing a three-part event that is set to give out $1,325,000 in total prize pool. The first part of their new tournament is the Regular Season, where 12 teams will fight it out for spaces in the Finals or the Showdown.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jan 23, 2020
North at DreamHack Open Leipzig: Return of MSL The first event of the 2020 CS:GO calendar, DreamHack Open Leipzig, is imminent. In attendance will be North, who will be lining up with In-Game Leader Mathias "MSL" Lauridsen for the first time since September 2018.
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Benjamin Doughty CS:GO Jan 13, 2020
CS:GO: The year in review 2019 has brought us many memorable moments in Counter-Strike. We witnessed Astralis dominate the Major circuit, and saw Team Liquid break records to take the Intel Grand Slam in record time eventually resulting in Intel changing the requirements.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jan 9, 2020
Looking at Astralis vs Liquid in 2019 Throughout 2019, there were two main powerhouse teams battling it out for the top. Barring a brief gap of a couple of weeks in October, the top spot on the HLTV.org team rankings was held by either Astralis or Team Liquid.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Nov 14, 2019
ECS Season 8 Finals - MIBR and Sharks preview The Esports Championship Series is set to conclude its eighth season with its finals in Dallas, Texas. There, two teams hailing from Latin America are set to take part. We look at their chances.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Nov 7, 2019
ECS Season 8 Finals preview The Esports Championship Series is set to conclude its eighth season with a $500,000 final. Held at the Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas, it will feature eight teams from Europe and North America. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO Oct 30, 2019
How does the ESL Pro Tour work? Before ESL One New York 2019, ESL announced their CS:GO tournament plan for 2020. This mostly encompasses the ambitious project of the ESL Pro Tour, where ESL and DreamHack interconnect their tournaments at various levels. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO Oct 28, 2019
ECS Season 8 North America preview The Esports Championship Series resumes for its eighth season, where each week eight teams will face off for $25,000 worth of prizes and a spot at the ECS Season 8 Finals.
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Kristian Medina CS:GO Oct 28, 2019
ECS Season 8 Europe preview ECS Season 8 brings together some of the best CS:GO teams from around the world to compete over five weeks to win the lion-share of $500,000. Read our Europe preview to find out more. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO Oct 25, 2019
Why don't superstar teams work in CS:GO? Place yourself in this position: You’re the general manager of an esports organisation and you want to make a big splash into the world of CS:GO. The best way to do this, you think, is to cherry-pick the five best performing players in the world and place them all on one roster.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Oct 18, 2019
StarSeries i-League Season 8 Preview StarLadder, hot off the heels of organising the Berlin Major, return with the latest of its StarSeries i-League tournaments. The eighth season sees $500,000 on offer for 16 teams.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Sep 25, 2019
ESL One New York 2019 Preview ESL One New York 2019 sees Counter-Strike return to the Barclays Centre in the Big Apple. As with last year, eight teams are in attendance for a $200,000 prize pool. This year’s edition sees the competition become a Europe versus North America clash. Which teams will come out on top from the group stages and progress to the semi-finals? Read on to inform your ESL One New York 2019 betting.
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Kristian Medina CS:GO Sep 10, 2019
ECS Pinnacle Cup preview 16 challengers enter the ECS Pinnacle Cup for a chance to earn a spot to the ECS Season 8 Regular Season. Find out the top teams to watch. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO Sep 2, 2019
Interview with North's mithR After announcing our new partnership with North, we sat down with the team to gain an understanding of who they are and how they approach the game. In the final interview, we speak to the team’s coach, Torbjørn “mithR” Nyborg. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO Aug 30, 2019
Interview with North's JUGi After announcing our new partnership with North, we sat down with the team to gain an understanding of who they are and how they approach the game. The final player we’ll speak is the team’s newest addition, AWPer Jakob "JUGi" Hansen. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO Aug 28, 2019
Interview with North's valde After announcing our new partnership with North, we sat down with the team to gain an understanding of who they are and how they approach the game. The fourth in the series sees us talk to the team’s IGL, Valdemar “valde” Bjørn. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO Aug 23, 2019
Interview with North's Kjaerbye After announcing our new partnership with North, we sat down with the team to gain an understanding of who they are and how they approach the game. The third interview sees us talk to former Major MVP, Markus “Kjaerbye” Kjærbye. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO Aug 19, 2019
Interview with North's gade After announcing our new partnership with North, we sat down with the team to gain an understanding of who they are and how they approach the game. The second in the series sees us talk to one of the newer team members, Nicklas “gade” Gade.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Aug 15, 2019
Interview with North's aizy After announcing our new partnership with North, we sat down with the team to gain an understanding of who they are and how they approach the game. First in this series is the team’s longest serving member Philip “aizy” Aistrup. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jul 22, 2019
StarLadder Berlin Minor Championships Preview - Asia and CIS CS:GO is ramping up to its spectacle event. With the StarLadder Berlin Major set to start at the end of August, the only tournaments remaining to confirm the eleven remaining teams are the four Minor Championships. Up next are the Asian and CIS region Minors.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jul 16, 2019
StarLadder Berlin Minor Championships Preview - Americas and Europe CS:GO is ramping up to its spectacle event. With the StarLadder Berlin Major set to start at the end of August, the only tournaments remaining to confirm the eleven remaining teams are the four Minor Championships.
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Pinnacle Educational Jul 5, 2019
How to bet on esports: The basics Whether you’re new to esports or have been a fan for years, this how to bet on esports guide is the perfect place to start for any novice bettor. Starting with the very basics, this article will help you learn more about esports betting and the available markets at Pinnacle.
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Michael Moriarty Educational Jul 3, 2019
A brief history of Esports Esports is tapping on the door of mainstream sport status across the globe. Where did it begin? This a brief look at the history of esports, including the start of a number of tournament organisers and a number of the big titles
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Pinnacle Strategy Jun 22, 2019
Esports betting strategy: Do's and don'ts If you want to become a serious esports bettor, developing your own esports betting strategy is essential. In addition to knowing what you should do in order to be successful, it is important to avoid the common mistakes that most bettors make. Keep reading to learn how to inform your esports betting.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jun 21, 2019
A beginner’s guide to CS:GO betting Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has reinforced the franchises' position as one of the most important esports games of the last decade. Its popularity has also seen a huge growth in CS:GO betting, but if you are one of those esports fans that is new to the idea of betting on CS:GO, this introduction will help you start.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jun 14, 2019
ESL Pro League Season 9 - Finals preview The culmination of the ninth ESL Pro League season is set to be held in Montpellier, France over the upcoming week. The tournament will see 16 teams face off against each other to claim the $250,000 top prize. The teams attending represent four different regions: the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
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Kristian Medina CS:GO Jun 14, 2019
A recap of the ECS Season 7 - Finals The ECS Season 7 - Finals saw the birth of new stars and the fall of old titans. We recap the Finals and how they unfolded. Read on to find out more.
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Pinnacle Strategy Jun 11, 2019
How to use a live esports betting strategy While the simplicity of pre-game esports betting markets make them ideally suited to novice bettors, live betting is becoming increasingly popular with more advanced bettors. Want to know how live esports betting works and how it can help you make a profit? Read on to learn how.
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Benjamin Cronin Educational Jun 8, 2019
The difference between betting on Esports vs. traditional sports The popularity of esports has soared in recent years and the influx of new fans has brought with it a new wave of bettors. Although the basics of betting are the same no matter what you bet on, there are some major differences between betting on esports and more “traditional” sports. Read on to learn more.
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Kristian Medina CS:GO Jun 3, 2019
ECS Season 7 - Finals: Top players to watch Welcome to the ECS Season 7 - Finals. We take a look at the Top players to watch at the ECS7 Finals and their individual statistics for 2019. Read on to find out more.
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Pinnacle Educational Jun 1, 2019
Does home field advantage exist in esports? It is widely accepted that teams playing at home in competitive sports benefit from improved performance compared to playing in their opponent’s stadium (or a neutral venue) but does this also apply to esports? What is home field advantage (HFA), does it exist in esports and why is it important for bettors to understand? Read on to find out.
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Pinnacle Educational May 30, 2019
Interview with a Pinnacle Esports Trader With the demand for esports betting sky-rocketing, we got one of our Live esports traders, Michael Prim, to give us an interview. Why is live betting so popular with esports bettors? What game state changes are the most critical? When do bettors overreact to a situation? Read on to find out.
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Kristian Medina CS:GO May 28, 2019
ECS Season 7 - Finals preview The ECS Season 7 – Finals are upon us and we are taking a look at all of the teams that made it through from the Regular Season, to the finals. The best teams from North America and Europe converge on the SSE Arena in Wembley, London after an exciting Regular Season to battle it out for the ECS Season 7 trophy and a share of the $500,000 prize pool.
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Using map knowledge to inform CS:GO betting Some bettors may think all seven maps play out the same way in CS:GO, but they are actually incredibly different. Certain maps have a slight bias to different sides, while others will be better-suited to different play styles. Read on to find out why map knowledge is important when betting on CS:GO.
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Kristian Medina CS:GO May 21, 2019
ECS Season 7 Week 5 - Europe bracket preview The final week of the ECS Season 7 regular season is upon us! Week 5 is set to be a game of inches for the European circuit as team’s battle it out to claim the lion share of the Week 5 prize pool. The ECS Season 7 – Finals are being held at the SSE Arena, Wembley on the 6 June 2019.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO May 21, 2019
ECS Season 7 Week 5 - North America bracket preview The final week of ECS Season 7 North America is upon us, with the opening games either set to repeat from last week, either reigniting regional rivalries or creating new ones. All teams have a shot at attending the ECS Season 7 – Finals at the SSE Arena, Wembley on 6 June.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO May 14, 2019
An introduction to the CS:GO map pool There are currently seven maps in the active duty map pool – the most balanced and competitive maps that are used in all official Valve events. If you want to make money from betting on CS:GO, knowledge of the different maps and the impact they have on a match is crucial. Read on to learn more.
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Stuart Bridges CS:GO Feb 25, 2019
IEM Katowice 2019 Major preview The Legends Stage has now concluded and only eight teams move over to the Champions Stage in the IEM Katowice Major 2019 - and only one team will be crowned the winner. Which of the eight teams will progress through to the Grand Finals? Read on for our IEM Katowice Major 2019 betting preview.
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Stuart Bridges CS:GO Jan 16, 2019
IEM Katowice: 2019: What is a CS:GO Major? The first CS:GO Major, IEM Katowice XIII – 2019 Championship, is starting on 13 February 2019 and in order to aim for the best results, we need to analyse the teams. But firstly, we need to understand the format, structure, qualifiers, and how progression works. Want to learn what a CS:GO Major is? Read on to find out more.
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Stuart Bridges CS:GO Jan 4, 2019
IEM Katowice 2019 - Europe Minor The IEM Katowice - Europe Minor 2019 begins on 16 January and precedes 2019’s long-awaited European Major. The winning team will take home a share of $30,000 and a place in the Challenger Stage at the Katowice 2019 Major. Read on for our preview of the event.
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Stuart Bridges CS:GO Dec 21, 2018
How to improve your CS:GO predictions The goal of making a CS:GO prediction in betting is to determine the outcome of a Team A vs. Team B match with greater accuracy than bookmaker odds. Predicting CS:GO matches requires an approach that involves greater insight into game mechanics, decision making and tactical play. How can you make accurate CS:GO predictions? Read on to find out more.
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Stuart Bridges CS:GO Nov 28, 2018
BLAST Pro Series: Lisbon 2018 preview The BLAST Pro Series heads to Lisbon on December 14 to round off its year of events. The same six teams from Copenhagen will battle it out once more for a share of $230,000. What has changed since Copenhagen? Have we learned anything since the ECS Season 6 - Finals? Read on for our preview.
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Stuart Bridges CS:GO Nov 27, 2018
ECS Season 6 - Finals: results and stats The ECS Season 6 - Finals have come and gone and now all eyes are going to be on BLAST Pro Series: Lisbon 2018. Analysing past events can help when thinking about the future. Which teams performed well at the ECS Season 6 – Finals? Read on to find out more.
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FACEIT Major: London 2018 Champions Stage preview Which teams have come out on top from rounds one and two of the FACEIT Major? Eight teams are still in with a chance of winning the $1 million prize pool. Which teams will progress through to the finals bracket? Read on to inform your FACEIT Major betting.
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Pinnacle Educational Aug 1, 2018
What eSports game best suits you? There are a whole variety of different eSports games around at the moment and those new to the world of eSports will probably be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing which games to play or watch. Want to know what eSport best suits you? Read on to find out.
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The difference between LAN and Online When betting on eSports it is important to take into account whether the tournament is a LAN event or online. Many factors can enhance a player’s performance or have a negative impact and understanding why a player played better or worse in a match can be beneficial when betting on events in the future. Read on to find out more.
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ESL One Cologne betting preview Live from the “cathedral of Counter-Strike”, the 2018 ESL One tournament gets underway in Cologne, Germany on July 3 with 16 teams battling it out for a share of the $300,000 prize pot. Which team will be declared victorious? Read on for our preview of the event, the format and the teams in contention.
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Pinnacle Educational Jun 5, 2018
What is the best gaming equipment? Playing eSports titles yourself is the best way to understand the complexities of a game you’re betting on and owning the correct equipment is essential to have the best gaming experience. What are the best gaming peripherals available? Read on to find out.
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Is CS:GO becoming more T sided? Playing on the counter-terrorist side in CS:GO has always been seen as an advantage. Multiple updates have changed CS:GO extensively, leading many to believe CS:GO is becoming more terrorist sided. Is this actually the case? Why is it important for bettors to analyse the T side bias in CS:GO? Read on to find out.
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May's eSports Player of the Month Pinnacle’s Player of the Month for May is Jake ‘Stewie2k’ Yip. Despite winning the Boston Major with Cloud9, he decided to take a leap of faith and join the Brazilian side of SK Gaming in March 2018. What makes Stewie2k one of the most exciting players in CS:GO? Read on to find out.
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ESL Pro League Season 7 Finals betting preview The conclusion of Season 7 of the ESL Pro League kicks off on May 14 in Dallas, Texas, featuring 16 teams competing for a share of the $750,000 prize pool. Who will manage to clinch the title? Read on for a detailed analysis of the tournament format and teams taking part.
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DreamHack Marseille betting preview On April 18, DreamHack Masters Marseille will kick off with 16 teams fighting for a share of the $250,000 prize pool. With so many roster changes happening, the unpredictable nature of this event makes it especially exciting. Read on to find out about the format and teams.
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IEM Sydney betting preview IEM Sydney gets underway on May 1, with 16 CS:GO teams heading down under to compete for their share of the $250,000 prize pool. Some teams will be looking to build on their DreamHack performances while others will be hoping to prove themselves on the big stage. Read on for some in-depth analysis of the IEM Sydney odds.
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Interview with a professional CS:GO player: Petra We recently sat down with Petra from the CS:GO team Singularity to ask her a few questions. How do you get a career in playing eSports? What’s it like to play CS:GO for a job? Read on to find out.
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V4 Future Sports Festival betting preview Hungary’s first international eSports tournament begins on March 23, featuring eight teams from around the globe competing for a share of almost $600,000. With the players and first-time organisers both determined to put on a spectacle this should be a weekend remember. Read on for expert insight into the V4 Future Sports Festival odds.
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WESG World Finals betting preview The WESG World Finals are taking place on March 13 at the Haikou International Convention and Exhibition Centre in China. With a prize pool of $1.5 million, all teams in attendance will be eager to secure first place. Read to learn more about the format and teams competing at WESG China.
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IEM Katowice betting preview On February 27 2018, IEM Katowice will kick off. It is regarded as one of the most prestigious events on the CS:GO calendar and there’s plenty of value on offer for bettors. Read on to find out more about the format and teams to help you with your Intel Extreme Masters Katowice betting.
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January’s eSports Player of the Month: coldzera The first person to win Pinnacle’s eSports Player of the Month title was an obvious choice. Marcelo ‘coldzera’ David is well on his way to becoming the best CS:GO player there has ever been. How does coldzera compare to other CS:GO players and why is he so good? Read on to find out.
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ELEAGUE Major Boston betting preview: Champions Stage On January 26, the final stage of this year’s ELEAGUE Major Boston will begin – The newly named Champions Stage. During this stage, one team will add their name to the history books by winning the Major. Read on to find out more about the format and teams to help you with your ELEAGUE Major betting.
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The best CS:GO Twitter accounts to follow To be a successful bettor you need to have the most accurate data available. Researching player or team statistics is important, and following the correct Twitter accounts can also give you this and an edge over the bookmaker. What are the best CS:GO Twitter accounts to follow? Read on to find out.
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ELEAGUE Major Boston betting preview: Legends Stage On January 19, the top 16 teams will face off at the ELEAGUE Major Boston to secure Legends status and fight for a chance to win a share of the $1 million prize fund. Now that the Challengers Stage is over, read this article for some expert insight ahead of the Legends Stage.
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ECS Season 4 Finals betting preview The conclusion of the ECS Season is heading to Mexico for an event that will close out an excellent year of CS:GO. This unique location will host the final event of the Counter Strike season between December 15-17, and teams will be keen to end the year on a high. Read on for some expert analysis of the ECS Season 4 Finals odds.
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ESL Pro League Finals betting preview The ESL Pro League Finals is the LAN conclusion of the 28 team weekly online tournament. The top six teams from both the EU and NA regions come together to form a twelve team event, competing for a share of $750,000 over a six-day LAN event, held in Odense, Denmark. It’s an excitingly diverse lineup, but where is the value in the ESL Pro League Finals odds? Read on to find out.
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CS:GO BLAST Pro Series betting preview The BLAST Pro Series has promised to raise the bar when it comes to CS:GO events. Coming off the back of IEM Oakland, six of the world’s best Counter Strike teams are taking to the stage in Copenhagen, for what is sure to be an action-packed event. This betting guide will provide you with all the insight you need for finding value in the BLAST Pro Series odds.
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CS:GO Intel Extreme Masters betting preview The stage is set for the CS:GO Intel Extreme Masters Oakland to begin. Twelve of the best teams in the world will compete in the two-day event in California, but which side will come out on top? Read on for some expert insight into the CS:GO Intel Extreme Masters betting.
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Pinnacle Educational Nov 2, 2017
What is implied probability? By understanding the implied probability of eSports odds, bettors are in a healthier position to make a profit. This article explains how to convert both Decimal and American eSports odds to their implied probability.
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Benjamin Cronin Educational Nov 1, 2017
An introduction to eSports betting Following the launch of Pinnacle’s new eSports Hub, our Content & Social Media Manager - Benjamin Cronin - has sat down to answer the questions that every novice eSports bettor will be asking. Is eSports betting for you? How do you bet on eSports and why should you choose Pinnacle? Read on to find out.
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The CS:GO money system explained If you are sat there watching a CS:GO stream and have no idea what’s going on, or why one side has more guns than the other, then this guide will be useful in your understanding of the game. Continue reading to learn more about the CS:GO money system and what it means for your betting.
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Pinnacle Educational Oct 16, 2017
The road to five million eSports bets Our Head of Sportsbook is an avid eSports gamer. Back in early 2010, convinced of the huge betting potential it presented, he decided to post Pinnacle’s first ever eSports market. Find out how we got from that first bet to surpassing five million eSports bets.