CSGO live blog
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Kristian Medina CS:GO Last week
CS:GO Predictions Inform your CS:GO predictions ahead of this week’s matches in the competitive CS:GO circuit with insight from Pinnacle’s odds, news and analysis.
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Esports predictions Round ups and predictions for the biggest upcoming events and matchups in esports. Inform your bet with our dedicated esports predictions. Read on to find out more.
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Stuart Bridges CS:GO Two weeks ago
A guide to CS:GO roles Understanding your CS:GO roles can be tricky - using an AWP (AWPer) isn’t for everybody and neither is being the in-game leader. Over the years, CS:GO has developed a competitive community that has created primary roles within a competitive line up, and we are going to break down those roles in simple terms.
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Pinnacle Cup II predictions Inform your Pinnacle Cup II predictions ahead of this week’s matches with insight from Pinnacle’s odds, news and analysis.
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Adam Boothe Strategy Jun 30, 2021
Pinnacle Cup II betting preview Adam Boothe provides his expert insight into the Pinnacle Cup, analysing which challengers could cause an upset, the contenders that might compete to win it all, and where the value may lie in the market. Read on to find out more.
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Astralis and the Last laugh In his latest column for Pinnacle, Thorin reflects on an era of dominance from Astralis and the achievements of a quintet that can be considered the greatest the game will see.
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Kristian Medina Strategy Jun 23, 2021
A guide to the Pinnacle Cup II Pinnacle returns to CS:GO with the Pinnacle Cup II. Some of the best CS:GO teams from around the world will converge at the Pinnacle Cup II in June and July to battle it out for $100,000 in prize money. Find out more about the Pinnacle Cup II in our official event guide.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Jun 14, 2021
BLAST Premier Spring Final 2021 betting preview The BLAST Premier Spring Final will see eight of the best CS:GO teams in the world in attendance. Adam Boothe provides his expert betting insight on the potential competition at the tournament. Read on to find out more.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Jun 2, 2021
Intel Extreme Masters Summer 2021 betting preview The Intel Extreme Masters Summer returns with several of the top teams in the world in attendance. Adam Boothe provides his expert betting insight on the potential competition at the tournament. Read on to find out more.
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Pinnacle Strategy May 24, 2021
Pinnacle Cup: Round Eight recap It has been a long and gruelling group stage at the Pinnacle Cup - Dota. Several teams are starting to crack under the pressure and round eight of play has seen several stand-in players come in. Read on to find out more.
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Andreea "Divushka" Esanu Strategy May 19, 2021
Pinnacle Cup: Team Spirit takes the lead The 10 squads battling in the round-robin group stage of the Pinnacle Cup - Dota are half way through their matches and only one has managed to take a small lead and break the long trail of ties. Read on to find out more.
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Pinnacle Cup: Round Four recap We are nearing the halfway point in the group stage of the Pinnacle Cup - Dota. For a few teams, this is already “do or die” territory. For most, there is still plenty to fight for. So far, no team has been able to separate themselves from the pack and every team has lost at least one series.
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Andreea "Divushka" Esanu Strategy May 12, 2021
Pinnacle Cup: Seven teams are tied Seven teams are tied after three rounds of group stage matches of the Pinnacle Cup. Read on to find out more.
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Pinnacle Strategy May 12, 2021
Pinnacle Cup: Round Three recap The Pinnacle Cup playoff picture gets clearer with every game played. As we head into our third round of games there are already teams fighting for their tournament lives and others hoping to build momentum for a deep run in the playoff bracket.
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Pinnacle Strategy May 10, 2021
Pinnacle Cup: Round Two recap The first two days of play in the Pinnacle Cup showed how close all of the teams are, with day two hammering that point home. We still have a long way to go before the playoffs but the picture of who will make it remains incredibly opaque.
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Andreea "Divushka" Esanu Strategy May 7, 2021
Pinnacle Cup delivers top-notch plays and hilarious mistakes Upsets, breathtaking teamfights, and a huge misplay – a recap on the thrilling first few days of the Pinnacle Cup – Dota.
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Pinnacle Cup: Power Rankings Some of the best Dota teams from Europe, Russia and the CIS will be playing at the Pinnacle Cup. Here are the official Pinnacle Cup - Dota Power Rankings. Read on to find out more.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Apr 26, 2021
DreamHack Masters Spring betting preview Adam Boothe provides his expert betting insight into the DreamHack Masters Spring 2021 and identifies where the value may lie in the matchups at the tournament. Read on to find out more
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Apr 12, 2021
BLAST Premier: Spring Showdown 2021 betting preview The BLAST Premier: Spring Showdown features some of the best CS:GO teams competing for a prize pool of $162,500. Adam Boothe takes a look at the teams in attendance and discusses the tournament in his betting preview. Read on to find out more.
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Fresh consideration on s1mple vs. ZywOo s1mple and ZywOo are considered transcendent talents in CS:GO, Thorin considers a more holistic view on their competition to claim the status of world's best player.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Mar 8, 2021
Pinnacle CS:GO Power Rankings In the first week of each month, we will release the official Pinnacle CS:GO Power Rankings, with curator Adam Boothe offering a brief overview of the teams, and some honorable mentions that missed out.
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Thorin Educational Jan 29, 2021
Building the Narrative: Esports and the Super Bowl In his latest column for Pinnacle Esports, Duncan “Thorin” Shields tells us how the biggest events in Esports and the NFL's Super Bowl use similar devices to build a compelling narrative.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Jan 20, 2021
The 2020 CS:GO Power Rankings Review In this special edition of the Pinnacle Power Rankings we recap one of the most unique years in CS:GO history.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jan 19, 2021
Best Roster Moves of 2020 With the 2021 season rapidly approaching, many teams have made changes to their squads, for better and worse. This article sees us look at a few of the teams that, in our opinion, made the best roster moves of 2020.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jan 19, 2021
Worst Roster Moves of 2020 With the 2021 season rapidly approaching, many teams made changes to their squads, for better and worse. This article sees us look at a few of the teams that, in our opinion, made the worst roster moves of 2020.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Dec 23, 2020
The impacts of Roster Instability The rapid growth of professional esports has been a major point of focus for the top echelons of CS:GO teams over the past two to three years. When the professional scene emerged in 2013, it began with five dedicated players and a part-time coach and manager for the highest paying organizations. Those clubs have since evolved, with dedicated positions for not only coaches and managers, but also for analysts, trainers, and psychologists.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Dec 23, 2020
Rugby, and the future of CS:GO and VALORANT There's been a common question of whether or not VALORANT can, or will, overtake and dominate CS:GO in esports. But what if they could co-exist? For that, we look to traditional sports and the example Rugby can offer.
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acoR & Nash - The Burden of the Superstar In his second column for Pinnacle, Duncan "Thorin" Shields draws parallels between CS:GO AWPer acoR and NBA legend Steve Nash, delving into the burden of the superstar.
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The hidden depth of MMA and Counter-Strike Duncan "Thorin" Shields opens his first column for Pinnacle focusing on the hidden depth that exists in both MMA and Counter-Strike, and why so many people become new spectators for both.
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Mathieu Quiquerez CS:GO Nov 10, 2020
Aspects of communication in CS:GO Communication. Rightfully one of the most recurrent themes in Counter-Strike, it has also always been a topic of great interest for me. I used to be very affected by the quality of my teams’ vocal exchanges during games.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Nov 5, 2020
Flashpoint Season 2 Preview Flashpoint is set to commence its second season in November, where 12 teams will fight amongst its unique format in their attempts to achieve the $500,000 top prize.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Oct 2, 2020
Using maps in your CS:GO betting strategy For as long as I have been following the competitive Counter-Strike scene, the professional map pool has consisted of seven maps in active circulation at one time. However, beyond this Valve has, at seemingly random moments, swapped in a new map with the intention of updating the one they are removing.
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Mathieu Quiquerez CS:GO Sep 25, 2020
The pros and cons of international rosters in CS:GO We have come a long way in accepting that international rosters can compete at the highest level in Counter-Strike. Teams like FaZe and mousesports have opened up an avenue which other teams have then followed, with G2 being the latest remarkable example.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Sep 21, 2020
Looking at the CS:GO coaching bug Right at the end of August 2020, just after ESL One Cologne crowned Heroic as its winner, a new scandal rocked competitive CS:GO. A bug in the game meant that coaches of teams could exploit the camera to gain information they were not supposed to be privy to.
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Mathieu Quiquerez CS:GO Sep 18, 2020
The eternal dilemma of individual consistency Having watched and participated in expert panels for years, I can safely say that consistency is one of the most recurrent terms in the realm of Counter-Strike. In fact, one of the highest praises we can possibly give to a player is to say they’re consistent.
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Mathieu Quiquerez CS:GO Aug 24, 2020
Using professional expertise for CS:GO betting Betting both on CS:GO and in general is a topic I’ve been slightly reluctant to cover and address for a while. I will start off by saying that you should always think any bet through and bet responsibly if it is an activity that you enjoy.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Aug 17, 2020
How is CS:GO popular? CS:GO has been out as a game for eight years, although the Counter-Strike franchise it forms part of has existed for over two decades. Not many games manage to sustain such longevity at the top, so how is CS:GO popular?
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Mathieu Quiquerez Educational Aug 7, 2020
The impact of fatigue on performance Fatigue is a very prominent issue in CS:GO at the moment, with a number of top players recently taking prolonged breaks from competition. In his latest column, former professional player Mathieu “Maniac” Quiquerez lends his insight into how fatigue can affect a player’s performance.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jul 31, 2020
CS:GO weapons guide To take part in CS:GO, you need to get to know the weapons. From the different types of guns all the way to the grenades, mastering these elements will be the only way you’ll reach the top of your game.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Jul 23, 2020
How different tournament formats affect CS:GO betting The competitive scene of each game is very different. It is critical to understand how the scheduling affects not only the players, but a bettor’s ability to find opportunity. This article will look at how the CS calendar operates in its current state, broken into two parts and covering the top level of the scene first.
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Mathieu Quiquerez CS:GO Jul 22, 2020
What makes a good IGL? Players that compete in CS:GO often struggle with taking up the role of In-Game Leader (IGL). We asked former professional player Mathieu “Maniac” Quiquerez on his thoughts about what makes a good IGL.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Jun 18, 2020
Understanding the CS:GO economy for betting A noted point of importance of a good betting strategy can be found in the economic bonus. This article will go beyond the pistol round and analyse the economic rules, how their latest update has influenced outcome, and finally how it may affect a betting strategy
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jun 11, 2020
What is CS:GO Danger Zone? In 2018, Valve released the Danger Zone update for CS:GO. This update added a new map and a Battle Royale mode to the game. With a whole host of differences between it and the main game mode, learn more about how to get the best out of Danger Zone.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jun 10, 2020
128 and 64 Tick Servers: What's the difference? A long raging discussion found in many CS:GO circles is the difference between server tick rate. While the main CS:GO matchmaking runs on 64-tick, many competitive competition takes place on servers running 128-tick. But what is the difference, and why does that matter?
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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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Michael Moriarty CS:GO May 27, 2020
Best Players in CS:GO Since its release in 2012, and the franchise’s history dating back to 1999, CS:GO has had a vibrant professional esports scene. In that time we’ve seen a number of players hit the top echelons of play. We’ll investigate a few of these players, both from history and of the present day.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO May 20, 2020
The importance of Pistol Rounds in betting strategy In the first-person shooter Counter-Strike, the opening sequence of every single game is what is known as the pistol round, or pistol. It determines which side has the economic advantage into that particular half.
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Mathieu Quiquerez CS:GO May 20, 2020
Effects of using a substitute in CS:GO On occasion in CS:GO, teams have to opt for using stand-in players or substitutes. With teams like Astralis expanding their roster to seven members to allow for substitutions to occur, former CS:GO professional player Mathieu “Maniac” Quiquerez looks into the impact this can have on teams.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO May 15, 2020
Most expensive skins in CS:GO In 2013 Valve released the Arms Deal update for CS:GO in which they introduced weapon skins to the game. These are graphical items available to purchase and trade that make your guns, knives, gloves and other items look different.
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Mathieu Quiquerez CS:GO May 13, 2020
The impact of moving to online CS:GO Due to the current global pandemic, offline esports events have suffered cancellations or postponements. As such, the fledgling industry has returned to a natural home – online. We’ve enlisted the assistance of a former professional CS:GO player to discuss the affects this may have on a number of teams.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO May 11, 2020
The rise of 6-man rosters in CS:GO Traditionally, teams in the Counter-Strike series have retained a solid 5-man roster. While other esports, like League of Legends and Overwatch, have moved into a larger roster environment, the majority of CS:GO has so far remained steadfast in its commitment to not having more than five people on a team.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Apr 28, 2020
Road to Rio: CS:GO Major Qualifiers With the Spring CS:GO Major of 2020 delayed to the Autumn due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the qualification system for the event has changed completely. With there being over a year between the two Majors, it was deemed necessary to put everyone’s place back up for grabs to see who will head to Rio in November.
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Kristian Medina Educational Apr 28, 2020
Esports events in 2020 With the current situation surrounding COVID-19, we take a look at esports in 2020 and the major events that could be taking place for the remainder of the 2020 esports calender.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Apr 27, 2020
CS:GO callouts explained While you may know your Inferno’s from your Dust2’s in the CS:GO map pool, knowing the names of each part of the map may not be in your wheelhouse. Read on to get a better understanding of where exactly these places are that casters and players talk about.
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Mathieu Quiquerez Valorant Apr 17, 2020
VALORANT vs CSGO: A pro's perspective VALORANT has burst onto the esports scene and is gaining momentum with the potential to become a top title. With so many questions about similarities and differences between VALORANT and CS:GO, we enlisted a former professional CS:GO player to run through an in-depth analysis of VALORANT vs. CS:GO.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Apr 9, 2020
What is FPL? Outside of regular competition, a number of professional CS:GO players take part in the FACEIT Pro League (FPL) to engage in some slightly more relaxed, but still competitive, matches. But what exactly is the FPL? Read on to find out.
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Pinnacle Strategy Mar 24, 2020
The difference between LAN and Online esports 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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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Mar 24, 2020
What is CS:GO Totals betting? Outside of the main options for betting on CS:GO matches, there are many alternative markets to bet on. One of the easiest alternatives to understand are Match Totals and Map Totals markets. So, how does Totals betting work and what is important for bettors to understand to utilise it? Read on to find out.
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Pinnacle Strategy Mar 16, 2020
How to use an esports in-play betting strategy While the simplicity of pre-game esports betting markets make them ideally suited to novice bettors, in-play betting is becoming increasingly popular with more advanced bettors. Want to know how in-play esports betting works and how it can help you make a profit? Read on to learn how.
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Michael Moriarty Educational Mar 5, 2020
The 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 esports.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Feb 19, 2020
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 Feb 18, 2020
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 Feb 6, 2020
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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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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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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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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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.