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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 Nov 17, 2023
Pinnacle 25 Year Anniversary Show | Noxville's Teams Preview In celebration of Pinnacle’s 25-year anniversary, we are hosting an online Dota 2 event. Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen discusses some of the biggest teams in his latest preview.
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Pinnacle: 25 Year Anniversary Show | Tournament Overview Pinnacle is celebrating its 25 Year Anniversary with the Pinnacle: 25 Year Anniversary Show! Find out everything you need to know about our latest Dota 2 event in this Tournament Overview.
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The International 12 - Tournament Guide The International Dota 2 Championships is back, and we could not be more excited. There are 20 teams from across the world competing for the title, but who will lift the trophy?
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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 Oct 9, 2023
The International 12 - Power Rankings Dota 2 expert Ben "Noxville" Steenhuisen is gearing up for The International 12 and so are we! “Noxville” has taken a look at the teams entering the competition for us, and has ranked them from Tier D to the top of the board with his Tier S teams. Read on to see where each team ranks!
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Pinnacle Cup: Malta Vibes 4 | Tournament Overview Pinnacle Cup: Malta Vibes returns! After the success of the first three events, we’re back with our fourth Dota 2 tournament. Find out everything you need to know about the event in this Tournament Overview.
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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 Sep 5, 2023
Pinnacle Cup: Malta Vibes 3 | Noxville's Event Preview It’s time for Pinnacle Cup: Malta Vibes 3, and Ben “noxville” Steenhuisen has taken a look at all of the participating group stage teams. Which teams does he see making the playoffs? Read all about it in his Event Preview!
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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 Jul 18, 2023
Riyadh Masters | Noxville's Event Preview There’s a new tournament on the calendar, and it seems like a massive one! The Riyadh Masters will be one of the biggest Dota 2 tournaments yet. Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen takes a look at the nine participating teams that didn’t play at the Bali Major, and weighs in on how they will stack up.
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Simon Teunissen Oligboh Dota 2 Jun 30, 2023
How to bet in-play on Dota 2 | Live Dota 2 betting tips Betting on Dota 2 is popular within the realm of esports due to the game's action-packed, strategic gameplay, which perfectly complements the thrill of online betting. In this guide, we will focus on the in-play form of betting on Dota 2.
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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 Jun 28, 2023
Bali Major 2023 | Noxville's Betting Preview With the Bali Major starting this week, Dota 2 expert Ben "Noxville" Steenhuisen is taking a look at the Outright betting markets for the tournament and its first matches. Following up on his Power Rankings article, he has spotted some teams that have value in his eyes – and instead of keeping this information to himself, he’s sharing his insights with us!
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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 Jun 28, 2023
Bali Major 2023 | Noxville's Power Rankings The Bali Major is starting soon, and it means something slightly different to every attendee. Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen takes a look at all participating teams!
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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 Apr 25, 2023
ESL One Berlin Major 2023 | Noxville's Power Rankings After two seasons of Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) Regional Leagues, the Lima Major, and DreamLeague Season 19, you’d expect the world to be relatively sure of how the teams stack up against each other. Unfortunately, one of the biggest patches of all time was released during DreamLeague, causing a potentially massive shakeup in team rankings.
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ESL One Berlin Major 2023 | Tournament Overview The hype just keeps getting bigger and bigger for the ESL One Berlin Major 2023! Which team will you be cheering on?
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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 Feb 20, 2023
The Lima Major | Noxville's Power Rankings Despite Dota 2 being over ten years old, sometimes there are periods when things are very chaotic and uncertain - even on the pro scene. We’re in one of those strange stretches now heading into a Major after a big post-TI shuffle without any significant cross-regional play.
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Pinnacle Educational Dec 3, 2022
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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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 Oct 12, 2022
The International 11 - Compendium Predictions With The International 11 starting on October 15, 2022, Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen shares his Compendium Predictions. As always, he looks at the data behind the game and combines that with his superb game knowledge. In this article, he shares his insights on the heroes and tournament statistics.
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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 Aug 1, 2022
PGL Arlington Major - Power Rankings Dota 2 expert Ben "Noxville" Steenhuisen is more than ready for the PGL Arlington Major and so are we! “Noxville” has taken a look at the teams entering the competition for us, and has ranked them from C-tier to the top of the board with his top four S-tier teams. Read on to see where each team ranks!
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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 Aug 1, 2022
PGL Arlington Major - Betting Preview With the PGL Arlington Major starting this week, Dota 2 expert Ben "Noxville" Steenhuisen is taking a look at the Outright betting markets for the tournament and its first matches. Following up on his Power Ranking article, he has spotted some teams that have value in his eyes – instead of keeping this information to himself, he’s sharing his insights with us.
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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 Jul 14, 2022
Puppey Power - a new Dota 2 legacy Dota2 expert Ben "Noxville" Steenhuisen takes a look at the newest Dota2 record in terms of most games played by one player for a single organisation. Up until this week it was "Dendi" who claimed this title but "Puppey" surpassed that. "Noxville" takes a closer look at this impressive record.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Jun 7, 2022
Pinnacle Cup Championship betting preview Adam provides his expert insight into the Pinnacle Cup Championship, 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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Kristian Medina Strategy Jun 6, 2022
A guide to the Pinnacle Cup Championship The Pinnacle Cup Championship will see the competition take place in LAN format! Some of the best CS:GO teams from around the world will be competing for a share of the $250,000 prize money. Find out more about Pinnacle Cup Championship in our official event guide.
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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 May 12, 2022
ESL One Stockholm Dota 2 Major 2022 Power Rankings Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen shares his insight into the teams competing at ESL One Stockholm 2022, ranking the teams in a tier list. Read on to find out more.
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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 May 10, 2022
ESL One Stockholm Dota 2 Major 2022 betting preview In his latest piece for Pinnacle, Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen provides his betting analysis for the ESL One Stockholm Dota 2 Major 2022. Read on to find out more.
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Pinnacle Strategy Nov 18, 2021
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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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 Oct 27, 2021
The biggest snowball in Dota 2 history After a historic tournament that saw some of the greatest teams in Dota 2 history meet at The International 10, Ben "Noxville" Steenhuisen reflects on the tournament and the snowball of events that led to Team Spirit being crowned champions.
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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 Oct 12, 2021
Noxville's TI10 Playoff Preview After a swift 144 games of The International 10 Group Stage matches we are now just a few days away from crowning the next world championship Dota 2 team. All the matches are best-of-three except the first round of Lower Bracket and the Grand Finals (best-of-five).
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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 Oct 7, 2021
The International 10 Group stage analysis by Noxville The groups have finally been announced for The International 10 (TI10)! So we had the Dota 2 stats man Ben "Noxville" Steenhuisen share his thoughts on how the group will go down at the $40 million tournament.
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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 Sep 28, 2021
The International 10 Prop bets & Side markets review by Noxville The International 10 is a unique event in many ways but one of the most interesting aspects of it from a betting perspective is the smorgasbord of side markets. Originally inspired by the in-game compendium, there are almost fifty interesting and unconventional markets available, with more being added as the event draws near.
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Ben “Noxville” Steenhuisen Dota 2 Sep 24, 2021
The International 10 betting preview by Noxville After a fourteen-month delay, it seems like Dota 2 fans will finally get to see the top teams from around the world battling for a share of a record-breaking $40 million prize pool. For the players, it’s not just about the life-changing money, it’s about the recognition of being the best Dota 2 team in the world: having their names written forever on the Aegis of Champions. Welcome to The International.
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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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Dota 2 Predictions Inform your Dota 2 predictions ahead of this month’s matches in the competitive Dota 2 circuit with insight from Pinnacle’s odds, news and analysis.
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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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Andreea "Divushka" Esanu Strategy May 5, 2021
Pinnacle Cup: The group stage warriors The Pinnacle Cup is set to bring you explosive Dota 2 encounters between teams from Europe and the CIS region across May 2021. Read GosuGamers preview for the group-stage.
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Adam Boothe Dota 2 Mar 25, 2021
ONE Esports Singapore Major 2021 betting preview Dota 2 returns to LAN with the ONE Esports Singapore Major 2021! In this preview our resident expert Adam Boothe provides his insight into the teams to watch and where value may lie in the market. Read on to find out more.
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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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The Dota 2 Hero Dota 2 May 29, 2020
How does Dota 2 ranked work? You have decided that now is the time to take a step into the daunting world of ranked matchmaking. The intimidating 'Ranked' button calls you to play for higher stakes. But before you enter, here is some knowledge to take with you on your journey.
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Jack Davidson Dota 2 May 28, 2020
The Most Expensive Dota 2 Skins Similar to CS:GO, skins are cosmetic items available for purchase within the Dota armoury. These items change the way heroes appear in game and some even affect the appearance wearer’s spells by adding particle effects and unique colouring. Whilst these changes do not provide any power advantage to the player, they are extremely sought after and can fetch a high price on the Steam market.
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Pinnacle Educational May 27, 2020
What is the difference between LoL and Dota 2? League of Legends and Dota 2 remain two of the most played MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) genre within esports. Whilst the games themselves seem very similar in style, characters and general appearance, some key fundamental gameplay differences make these two games stand out from each other.
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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 Educational Apr 21, 2020
Esports in China One of the esports industry’s current growth hotspots is found in China. Regularly challenging, and beating, the likes of North America and Europe in terms of competitors, sponsorship and viewers, it’s worth knowing what’s popular in the country.
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Jack Davidson Dota 2 Apr 1, 2020
Which Dota 2 hero should I play? With 119 heroes immediately available to play after installing the game, Dota 2’s hero pool can be intimidating to a lot of players. We’ve broken down the complexity of the best Dota heroes to help you decide which Dota hero you should play based on your skill level.
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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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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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Jack Davidson Dota 2 Mar 12, 2020
A guide to Dota 2 positions & roles The fluid nature of Dota 2 roles can make them seem more complex than they are. Mid players tend to rely on mechanical skill and outplaying their opponents, whereas support take a more tactical approach to out-think the opposition. We’ll break down each role into simple terms so you can understand how each position operates and affects the game.
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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 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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Jack Davidson Dota 2 Jan 14, 2020
DreamLeague Leipzig Dota Major - Event preview The second Major in the Dota 2 calendar is DreamLeague Season 13, in Leipzig, and features a much tougher field of teams compared to MDL Chengdu. With top-tier teams returning to professional play, there’s a high possibility that we’ll see some upsets in Leipzig. Here’s our predictions for the Leipzig Major.
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Jack Davidson Dota 2 Jan 7, 2020
WePlay! Bukovel Minor Preview The Bukovel Minor is the second event of the DPC 2019-20 season, featuring some regular faces. NiP return to the Minor system again along with Geek Fam, as they compete for the final slot at the Leipzig Major. A surprise appearance from Nigma looks to shake up this minor and make it the most competitive to date!
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Jack Davidson Dota 2 Oct 29, 2019
The Summit 11 Dota Minor - Event preview The Dota Summit is back for its 11th incarnation and this time, the stakes are even higher. The summit has been designated a minor event within Valve’s Dota Pro Circuit meaning that the winner of this tournament will qualify for the first major of the 2019/20 season and the all-important DPC points are up for grabs. -
Dota 2 Betting: How to bet on Dota 2 Dota 2 betting is becoming increasingly popular within esports betting, with Dota's action-cum-RTS style being a perfect match for the excitement of online betting.
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Jack Davidson League of Legends Jul 18, 2019
Teamfight Tactics (TFT) vs. Underlords - What are the differences? The Auto Battler genre has taken two of the biggest gaming communities by storm with both Riot Games’ Teamfight Tactics (TFT) and Valve’s Dota Underlords proving massively popular. So, what is the difference between TFT and Underlords?
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Jack Davidson Dota 2 Jul 18, 2019
The International 9: Betting preview 18 teams, two weeks and the biggest prize in esports history. The International 9 (TI9) prize pool is set to break $30,000,000, making it the biggest esports tournament to date, so we take a look at whose odds on to take how the aegis! Read on for our International Dota 2 betting preview.
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Jack Davidson Dota 2 Jul 16, 2019
A beginner's guide to Dota Underlords Dota Underlords is Valve’s official version of the Dota 2 mod Auto-Chess. The ‘Autobattler’ genre has exploded in recent months to become a new genre, as Riot have also released their own version of the autobattler mod. Plus, the original creators of the Auto-Chess mod, Drodo Studio, are releasing a stand-alone version on the EPIC store. But just what is an autobattler?
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The complete history of Dota 2 If you’re betting on Dota 2, knowledge of the game and the teams or players competing is a basic requirement. While learning more about the history of the game itself won’t necessarily inform your betting now, it’s still an interesting subject for esports bettors. Read on for a brief history of Dota 2.
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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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Jack Davidson Dota 2 Jul 5, 2019
Success and Failures of the DPC The Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) is primarily used to assign qualification spots to the top 12 teams for the year’s International competition. In the first season, players were assigned points depending on their team’s placement at each of the DPC events and offered a level of security to the players. -
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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Jack Davidson Dota 2 Jun 19, 2019
EPICENTER Dota 2 Major 2019 - Event preview The EPICENTER Dota 2 Major 2019 qualifiers have been concluded and we analyse the remaining teams chances of taking home the trophy, the lion’s share of a $1,000,000 prize pool and the ever precious Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) points. Read on for our EPICENTER Dota 2 2019 Preview. -
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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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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Jack Davidson Dota 2 May 24, 2019
ESL One: Birmingham 2019 event preview On 31 May 2019 twelve of the best DOTA teams from around the world converge at ESL One Birmingham 2019 to fight for the lion share of the $300,000 prize pool on offer. Read on to find out more.
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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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Dota 2 The International 2018 betting preview The International 2018 is nearly upon us and on August 20, 18 of the best Dota 2 teams are ready to battle it out for the $20m+ prize pool. Which team offers value in The International 2018 odds? Could one of the outsiders cause an upset? Read on for an in-depth The International 2018 preview.
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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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MDL Changsha Major betting preview On May 14, the fifth Valve Dota 2 Major this year kicks off. With a reduced number of teams in attendance and Virtus.Pro pulling out, the potential for a team to make a name for themselves is higher than usual. Who will seize this opportunity? Read on for insight into the format and teams.
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EPICENTER XL betting preview On April 27, the sixth Major of the Dota 2 Pro Circuit season kicks off with 12 teams from across the world competing for a prize pool of $1 million. Who will keep their cool in the VTB Ice Palace? Read on for expert insight into the EPICENTER XL odds.
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The PGL Bucharest Major betting preview On March 4 2018, the next event in the Dota 2 Pro circuit will kick off. The top 16 teams will compete for a share of the $1 million dollar prize fund and the 1500 qualification points for the International 2018. Read on to find out more.
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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.