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Jack Stewart League of Legends Last week
LCS and LEC 2021 Power rankings The LCS & LEC are the two premiere franchised leagues in Western League of Legends, we analyse both each week in our LCS & LEC Power rankings.
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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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Kristian Medina Valorant Jul 6, 2021
VALORANT Predictions Inform your VALORANT predictions ahead of this week’s matches in the competitive VALORANT circuit with insight from Pinnacle’s odds, news and analysis.
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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 Valorant Jun 25, 2021
VALORANT Power Rankings The VALORANT Power Rankings covers the top five teams in VALORANT esports, discussing key aspects of their gameplay, notable players, and results. Find out more about the best teams in VALORANT in our Power Rankings.
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Kristian Medina Valorant Jun 24, 2021
A guide to the roles in VALORANT As a new Tactical First-Person Shooter with an emphasis on abilities, VALORANT players use a unique mix of terminology to match the roles found within the game. In this guide we go over those roles and how they function within the game.
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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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Kristian Medina Valorant May 21, 2021
VALORANT Champions Tour Masters Reykjavik preview The VALORANT Champions Tour goes to Reykjavik, Iceland for the Stage 2 Masters. Ten teams from around the world converge for the first international competition in VALORANT history. Who will prove themselves as Masters Champions?
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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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Kristian Medina Valorant Apr 30, 2021
All eyes on VALORANT - A future esports juggernaut With VALORANT passing its one-year anniversary since launch, we take a look at its growth over the past 12 months and identify some of the key factors influencing its nascent esports scene. Read on to find out more.
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Thorin League of Legends Apr 30, 2021
Player vs. Coach – The success behind “Faker” and Brady In his latest feature for Pinnacle, the Esports Historian “Thorin” takes a look at the relationship between coach and player; contrasting legendary LoL player “Faker” and his coach “Kkoma” with legendary football quarterback Tom Brady and his long-time coach Bill Belichick.
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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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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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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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Jack Stewart League of Legends Feb 18, 2021
Ascending to God status: Gilius has one more miracle run to make A player who has earnt the moniker of "GodGilius", Schalke 04's Jungler Erberk “Gilius” Demir has established himself as one of the best in the league. Find out more about his rise to the top in Jack Stewart’s feature.
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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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Kristian Medina League of Legends Jan 11, 2021
LCS 2021 format explained The evolution of the LCS continues in 2021 with a number of changes to the North American franchise league heading into the new year. Find out more about the changes to the LCS in 2021.
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Kristian Medina Valorant Dec 23, 2020
What is the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT)? The VALORANT Champions Tour is the official competitive circuit for VALORANT esports in 2021. The VCT takes place throughout the year with the tour culminating at the VALORANT Champions tournament in December. Read on to find out more about the VCT.
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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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Kristian Medina Valorant Dec 2, 2020
VALORANT First strike preview VALORANT First Strike is the first official tournament sanctioned by Riot Games' in 2020. First Strike will take place across the globe with regional qualifiers and finals. Who will win the inaugural VALORANT First Strike tournament?
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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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Jack Stewart League of Legends Nov 10, 2020
The revolution that fixed Fnatic’s identity crisis LoL is not a game that is defined solely by kills and deaths - there are a lot of intangibles at play. In this feature we take a closer look at Fnatic and how “Bwipo” and “Hylissang” started a revolution from within to help fix the identity of one of the most storied team in the game.
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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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Kristian Medina League of Legends Oct 29, 2020
League of Legends World Championship preview The League of Legends World Championship is the final event of the LoL esports calender where the best teams in the world gather and compete for the title of World Champions. Read on to find out more about Worlds 2020.
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Michael Moriarty Rocket League Oct 23, 2020
How to watch... Rocket League So you’re wanting to get into watching an esport, and while making your decision you stumble upon Rocket League. Fast paced action, soccer but with cars – you fall for it almost immediately. But you’re missing the finer points on the stream – we’re here to help.
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Kristian Medina Valorant Oct 16, 2020
Is the Operator actually OP? The Operator has been a contentious weapon within the VALORANT communnity, in this article we take a look at the weapon and it's impact on the game. Read on to find out more.
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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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Jack Stewart League of Legends Sep 24, 2020
Will the West perform at the League of Legends World Championship? The League of Legends World Championship is as competitive as ever, we take a look at the Western teams at Worlds 2020 and their chances this year. Read on to find out more.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Sep 22, 2020
Top players and Rookies to watch at LoL Worlds 2020 The League of Legends World Championship might look a little different this year, but one thing that will remain the same is the level of competition.
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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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Michael Moriarty Rocket League Sep 10, 2020
Rocket League Predictions Inform your Rocket League predictions ahead of this week’s matches in the upcoming Rocket League Championship Series circuit with insight from Pinnacle’s odds, news and analysis.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends Sep 8, 2020
League of Legends World Championship guide The League of Legends World Championship is one of the biggest and prestigious esports events of the year. What is the League of Legends World Championship? What teams go to Worlds? Who won Worlds 2019? How to bet on Worlds 2020. Learn more about Worlds in our guide to the League of Legends World Championship.
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Michael Moriarty Valorant Sep 1, 2020
Understanding Vanguard: VALORANT’s Anti-Cheat Alongside VALORANT’s highly-publicised launch, Riot Games also made a big deal out of their new, innovative anti-cheat system - Vanguard. It operates a little differently to the anti-cheat offerings in other games, and we’ll explain more on how it works in this article.
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Kristian Medina Valorant Aug 25, 2020
PopFlash x VALORANT Ignition series preview The final VALORANT Ignition series event for North America will be hosted by Flashpoint in their inaugural PopFlash tournament. Eight of the best teams in North America will clash for a chance to earn the lion share of $50,000. Read on to find out more.
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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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Kristian Medina Valorant Aug 21, 2020
What is the meta in VALORANT? With the game still in its' infancy, VALORANT presents the opportunity to dissect how a meta evolves from the very beginning. In this article we discuss what is the meta in VALORANT and how has the meta developed at the amatuer level all the way up to the professional level.
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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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Kristian Medina Valorant Jul 13, 2020
The maps in VALORANT explained As a Tactical First-Person Shooter, VALORANT presents a variety of new maps for bettors to understand and analyse. In this article we go over the maps in VALORANT and highlight some of the key points of each map and frequently asked questions about the maps in VALORANT.
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Michael Moriarty Rocket League Jul 10, 2020
RLCS X: Rocket League's new esports format Psyonix have announced a drastic restructure to their flagship competition, the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS). Changes include dropping the league format, instituting new “Major” competitions and one, annual, World Championship event.
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Michael Moriarty Valorant Jul 7, 2020
VALORANT Ranks Explained Are you starting to make your journey towards the top of VALORANT? In such a case, it’s probably best to understand the game’s ranking system, in order to figure out how where your skill level is at that moment to continue improving.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends Jul 6, 2020
What is Handicap betting in esports? There a number of markets to bet on in esports, in this article we cover Handicap betting and explain how a handicap bet works in esports.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends Jun 26, 2020
What is Gold Difference at 15 minutes? Gold Difference at 15 minutes, also known as [email protected], is a statistic that tracks the game state of a LoL match at the 15 minute mark. In this article we go over what is [email protected] and how you can use [email protected] in betting context. Read on to find out more.
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Pinnacle Educational Jun 24, 2020
How the Swiss-System works in esports For those of you that are avid watchers of CS:GO Majors, you may notice that the opening two sections host a format not seen at many other tournaments, the Swiss-system. We’ll look at how it came to be, and where it originated from, before injecting itself into esport tournaments across the world.
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Michael Moriarty Valorant Jun 19, 2020
Is VALORANT a viable esport? With VALORANT’s official release having occurred in the middle of June, naturally everyone’s eyes are looking to where it’ll head next. A big expectation of many is that it’ll explode as an esport, but will it be viable, and what approach will it take? We muse over some potential directions.
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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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Jack Stewart League of Legends Jun 4, 2020
How G2 Esports became the Kings of Europe Four years ago, the League of Legends (LoL) European Championship (then known as the EU LCS) was shaken to its core by the debut of G2 Esports - an organisation that would go on to become, arguably, the greatest Europe has ever seen.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Jun 3, 2020
What is the LCS and LEC? Representing North America and Europe. the LCS and LEC are the the oldest franchised esports leagues in the world. Read on to find out more about the LCS and LEC.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Jun 2, 2020
What is the LPL and LCK? Representing the two largest competitive regions in Asia, the LoL Pro League (LPL) and LoL Champions Korea (LCK) have an extensive history in shaping the game at the top level. Read on to find out more.
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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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Kristian Medina League of Legends Jun 1, 2020
Totals betting in League of Legends There are a number of betting markets available for League of Legends. In this article we go over Totals betting in LoL, how it functions and how bettors can leverage it as an alternative to a Money Line bet. Read on to find out more.
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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 What are 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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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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Kristian Medina League of Legends May 20, 2020
Mid-Season Cup preview The Mid-Season Cup replaces the Mid-Season Invitational in 2020 and features eight of the top teams in Asia competing for the lion-share of $600,000. The online competition will feature three World Championship title holders: T1, FunPlus Phoenix and Invictus Gaming.
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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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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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Kristian Medina League of Legends May 13, 2020
Betting on League of Legends Dragon Dragon is one of the major objectives in LoL, we discuss 'What is Dragon' and how bettors can bet on Dragon in League of Legends. Read on to find out more.
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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 Rocket League May 7, 2020
Rocket League Spring Series Predictions With the scheduled RLCS Season 9 finals cancelled due to COVID-19, developers Psyonix have drafted up a new tournament to keep Rocket League Esports active. The Rocket League Spring Series has four tournaments in each of the RLCS regions, and will offer $350,000 in prize pool.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends May 6, 2020
Betting on League of Legends First Blood There are a number of markets to bet on in League of Legends, we breakdown betting on First Blood (FB) and discuss 'What is First Blood'. Read on to find out more.
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Kristian Medina Valorant May 4, 2020
The economy in VALORANT In VALORANT the economy system plays a vital role in creating a balance between the Attackers and Defenders. It aims to prevent teams from suffering consecutive round losses due to the lack of credits ensuring both sides remain competitive.
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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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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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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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Kristian Medina Valorant Apr 13, 2020
What is VALORANT? VALORANT is Riot Games' newest title and is a 5vs5 Character-based Tactical FPS shooter. Read our article on what is VALORANT and how it has been built with esports in mind.
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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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Michael Moriarty Educational Apr 8, 2020
Esports in South Korea For those new to esports, you’d imagine the hotspots for the fledgling industry to be North America, Europe and China. That belief would completely miss out the contribution South Korea made to the start of esports as the first country where it hit the mainstream
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Michael Moriarty Rocket League Mar 25, 2020
RLCS Season 9 North America and Europe Preview The ninth season of the Rocket League Championship Series is underway, with ten teams featuring in North America and Europe's leagues. Each week we’ll preview games from the two main regions with insight from Pinnacle's odds and statistical analysis.
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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 Call of Duty Mar 16, 2020
What is Call of Duty: Warzone? The recently released patch for Activision Blizzard’s long-running franchise Call of Duty added a Free to play Battle Royale mode. This content is free for all users and does not require a purchase of the base game. But what makes CoD: Warzone stand out from the other games in the genre?
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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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Kristian Medina League of Legends Mar 10, 2020
The history of League of Legends esports League of Legends is the leading esports title in the world, Pinnacle reflects on the history of League of Legends esports and how it has evolved from humble beginnings to a global phenomenon.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends Mar 10, 2020
How to improve your League of Legends predictions The goal of making a LoL prediction in betting is to determine the outcome of a Team A vs. Team B match with greater accuracy than bookmaker odds. Predicting LoL matches requires bettors to analyse an evolving set of variables both inside and outside of the game. How can you improve the accuracy of your LoL predictions? Read on to find out more.
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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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Kristian Medina Educational Mar 3, 2020
Essential esports terms to know One of the fastest growing sports industries in the world, esports has brought a range of new terms to the main stream. We break down some of the essential esports terms to know including key stakeholders in esports, esports terminology, the top esports titles and more.
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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. -
Kristian Medina Rainbow Six Siege Feb 7, 2020
Six Invitational 2020 preview The Six Invitational 2020 returns to Montreal to crown the best Rainbow Six: Siege esports team. Read our betting preview for the Six Invitational 2020 as we break down the top five contenders at the tournament. -
Kristian Medina Rainbow Six Siege Feb 7, 2020
Rainbow Six Siege Invitational guide The Rainbow Six: Siege Invitational is the premier tournament in the R6 esports scene. The Six Invitational features 16 teams fighting for a share of the $3,000,000 prize pool. What is the Rainbow Six Siege Invitational? Who won the Six Invitational 2019? Who will win the Six invitational 2020? Read on to find out more. -
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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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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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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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 Stewart League of Legends Jan 1, 2020
The major events in League of Legends explained Keeping track of each Major League of Legends event can be tricky and with different formats for each event, confusing to understand. We break-down four of the Major events that take place throughout the year.
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Michael Moriarty Rocket League Dec 11, 2019
Rocket League Championship Series Finals preview The eighth season of the Rocket League Championship Series is approaching. Twelve teams from all over the world are set to face off in Madrid’s Palacio Vistalegre to compete for a $529,500 prize pool.
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Jack Davidson Educational Nov 19, 2019
The role of an esports psychologist Sports psychologists have been a core team member in traditional sports for a while now, but esports organisations have recently begun exploring the advantages of employing professionals for their players. There are already a few case studies where psychologists have had a tremendous effect and helped push a team to the top of their game, Astralis and OG to name a couple.
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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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Kristian Medina Call of Duty Nov 8, 2019
A guide to the Call of Duty League The Call of Duty League (CDL) is a city-based franchised esports league that features 12 teams from across the United States and around the world. Find out more about the CDL in our guide. -
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. -
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 Rocket League Oct 2, 2019
Understanding the RLCS The entire Rocket League esports ecosystem revolves around the Rocket League Championship Series (or RLCS), in which teams compete to reach two world championship finals a year. If you’re new to betting on the circuit, read on to find out more.
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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. -
Kristian Medina League of Legends Aug 8, 2019
Origins in Teamfight Tactics Teamfight Tactics has an extensive Origin system which gives players the ability to create their own unique strategies while playing the game. In this article we discuss the origins in Teamfight Tactics. Read on to find out more.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends Jul 30, 2019
Classes in Teamfight Tactics Teamfight Tactics has an extensive Class system which gives players the ability to create their own unique stragies while playing the game. In this article we discuss the classes in Teamfight Tactics. Read on to find out more.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends Jul 29, 2019
A beginner's guide to Teamfight Tactics (TFT) What is Teamfight Tactics and how to play TFT? Check out our beginner's guide to TFT, covering Origins, Classes, Gold and the best strategy for TFT. Read on to find out more. -
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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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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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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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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Stuart Bridges League of Legends Jul 11, 2019
The different League of Legends roles explained Roles are the cornerstone of how LoL is played and if you are unaware of what the roles are or what they mean, then understanding a game of League of Legends can be difficult. For example, why is that champion just standing there not hitting anything? If this is a question you have ever asked yourself, then this simple guide should explain everything you need to know.
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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. -
Kristian Medina League of Legends Jun 26, 2019
Rift Rivals 2019 preview North America and Europe are set to clash at Rift Rivals 2019, with both vying to claim bragging rights for the best Western region in League of Legends. Current reigning MSI champions G2 return to the stage alongside Fnatic and Origen to represent Europe, while Team Liquid, Cloud9, and Team SoloMid hold the banner for North America. Who will win? Read on to find out more.
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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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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. -
Pinnacle League of Legends Jun 14, 2019
An introduction to live betting on League of Legends Identifying the earliest possible stage of any prediction is important. Consider the pre-game element of LoL during the initial pick and ban phase - if Team B bans Team A’s most important Champion, this can have a tremendous impact on the game. Understanding multiple different stages to the game is vital when handling live betting on League of Legends.
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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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Pinnacle Rocket League Jun 3, 2019
A beginner's guide to Rocket League betting The rocket-powered cars soccer game, Rocket League, is speeding onto the esports scene with a simple yet exciting format that has won plenty of admirers. The number of people playing, watching and betting on Rocket League is on the rise. Continue reading if you want to learn more about the basics of Rocket League betting.
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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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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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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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Kristian Medina League of Legends May 16, 2019
Mid-Season Invitational preview The Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) is League of Legends’ first major international tournament of the year, held between the Spring and Summer Split. MSI features the Spring Split champions from every region battling it out be crowned the ‘MSI Champion’. Read on to find out more.
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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 League of Legends Feb 25, 2019
A beginners guide to League of Legends betting League of Legends is officially one of the biggest competitive online games in the world. In response to the demand, Pinnacle has consistently expanded its LoL betting markets, from the LCS, LEC to the LPL and LCK. Continue reading for a beginner’s guide on how to bet on League of Legends.
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Stuart Bridges League of Legends Feb 15, 2019
League of Legends Twitter accounts to follow League of Legends (LoL), can be incredibly difficult with the game changing all the time. Following the right Twitter accounts can provide you with vital information which can be the difference between winning and losing a bet. What are the best LoL Twitter accounts to follow? Read on to find out.
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Stuart Bridges Overwatch Jan 22, 2019
Overwatch League - Season 2 preview The return of the Overwatch League is here! What have we learned from Season 1? Who are the new teams? What will happen once the new season starts? Read on for an in-depth Overwatch Season 2 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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Stuart Bridges CS:GO Nov 20, 2018
DreamHack Winter 2018 preview We’ve had to wait a year for DreamHack Winter but now it’s back and on November 30, eight teams will compete at the Elmia Convention Center in Sweden for a share of $100,000. Could there be an upset among the top contenders? Has anything changed since Dreamhack Atlanta? Read on for our preview of the event.
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Pinnacle Overwatch Oct 17, 2018
Overwatch World Cup quarter-finals preview After competitive qualifying stages across North America, Europe and Asia – the Overwatch World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage. Which nations will progress to the semi-finals? Could there be an upset? Who will take the lion share of the $488,000 prize pool? Read on to inform your Overwatch World Cup predictions.
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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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How to use Kelly Criterion for eSports betting Bettors should always look for a mathematical edge rather than rely on their impulses. Learning how to use the Kelly Criterion, for example, is a great way for bettors to determine how much they should stake. Read on to find out.
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Pinnacle Hearthstone Aug 1, 2018
A beginner's guide to Hearthstone The popularity of Blizzard’s card game Hearthstone has been increasing in recent years, with playing numbers now hitting over 70 million. Game updates are frequently released so Hearthstone betting offers a unique challenge. Read on to learn the basics of Hearthstone betting.
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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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Pinnacle Starcraft Broodwar Jun 5, 2018
A beginner's guide to StarCraft: Brood War The remastered version of StarCraft: Brood War (SC) bred new life into the game and 2017 saw the highest amount of prize money distributed since 2011. With the game having a resurgence, the betting market is thriving. Read on for an in-depth guide to StarCraft: Brood War betting guide.
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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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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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Pinnacle Overwatch Apr 17, 2018
The best Overwatch Twitter accounts to follow As Overwatch is regularly updated, betting on it without having up-to-date information is difficult. Following the best Twitter accounts will provide you with essential data that can be the difference between winning and losing a bet. What are the best Overwatch Twitter accounts to follow? Read on to find out.
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Pinnacle Starcraft 2 Apr 17, 2018
March's eSports Player of the Month Pinnacle’s Player of the Month for March is Sasha ‘Scarlett’ Hostyn. By winning the IEM PyeongChang tournament sponsored by International Olympic Committee in February, she became the first female in eSports to win an international event. Why is Scarlett a role model for women across the globe? Read on to find out more.
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Pinnacle World of Tanks Apr 13, 2018
A beginner's guide to World of Tanks World of Tanks holds the record for the highest recorded amount of players on one server at a given time and has one of the highest number of active players of any eSports game. The game’s increasing popularity means bettors are now turning their attention to World of Tanks betting markets. Read on to find out how to bet on World of Tanks.
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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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Pinnacle League of Legends Mar 19, 2018
February’s eSports Player of the Month: Faker Pinnacle’s Player of the Month for February is Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-Hyeok. He was crowned eSports player of the year for 2017 but has begun 2018 disappointingly, having his worst ever start to a season in the LCK. What is so special about Faker? Read on to find out more.
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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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Pinnacle Educational Mar 5, 2018
A beginner’s guide to Street Fighter betting Capcom released Street Fighter 5 (SFV) in February 2016 and has sold almost two million copies since. Punching its way into the world of eSports betting, SFV is now one of the most entertaining games to watch thanks to its fast-paced, action-packed fights. Read on to learn the basics of Street Fighter betting.
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Pinnacle Educational Mar 2, 2018
Will PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) be the next major eSports title? PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is beginning to thrive as an eSport despite the game being unfinished and large issues still remaining. Read on to find out more about the problems in the game and what it needs to do to become one of the major eSports titles.
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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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Pinnacle Overwatch Mar 1, 2018
Interview with a professional Overwatch player: Logix If you are interested in eSports, you probably want to know what it’s like to be a professional player. Logix from the Overwatch team Florida Mayhem was kind enough to sit down and answer a few of our questions. How do you make it as a professional eSports player and what is it like to play Overwatch full-time? Read on to find out.
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Pinnacle Heroes of the Storm Mar 1, 2018
A beginner’s guide to Heroes of the Storm betting Heroes of the Storm (HotS) is trying to bring something new to the world of MOBA games with its unique features and approach. Under the wing of Blizzard, HotS has everything it needs to compete with LoL and Dota 2. Read on to find out more about Heroes of the Storm betting.
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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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Pinnacle Overwatch Jan 24, 2018
A beginner's guide to Overwatch betting Although it was only released in May 2016, Overwatch has quickly become one of the most popular eSports games to both play and bet on. Understanding how the game works will help bettors find an edge over the bookmaker when it comes to Overwatch betting. Read on to learn how to bet on Overwatch.
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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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Pinnacle Educational Jan 19, 2018
A beginner’s guide to PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds betting PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) has achieved a lot in its short lifespan. Nominated for Game of the Year multiple times, this still technically unfinished game is now becoming increasingly popular amongst eSports bettors. Want to learn how to bet on PUBG? Read on for a beginner’s guide to PUBG betting.
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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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Pinnacle Overwatch Jan 3, 2018
Overwatch League betting: A new competition format The revamped Overwatch League is returning on January 10, boasting an exciting new system for the way teams are presented. We got our first glimpse of this new format in December when Blizzard hosted an Overwatch League preseason event to test out the new system. What does this new format mean for the upcoming Overwatch League? Read on to find out.
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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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Pinnacle Educational Dec 4, 2017
How to calculate expected value The Expected Value of a bet shows us how much we can expect to win (on average) per bet, and as such is the most valuable calculation a bettor can make when comparing bookmakers' odds. How can you calculate Expected Value in eSports betting in order to predict your winnings? 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 8, 2017
Staking: One method to improve your betting There is a strong case to suggest that the amount you bet is actually more important than what you bet on. We reviewed five popular staking methods. Continue reading to discover which is best.
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Pinnacle Educational Nov 8, 2017
Arbitrage betting explained Arbitrage betting promises risk-free returns - the Holy Grail of gambling - so is naturally a very popular topic within the betting community, but how does arbitrage betting work? We have laid out everything you need to know; this is arbitrage betting explained.
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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 Starcraft 2 Oct 31, 2017
The basics of StarCraft 2 betting StarCraft 2 is the fastest-selling real-time strategy (RTS) game in history. Understanding how to bet on StarCraft 2 is therefore of great importance to esports bettors. Despite hefty competition and a decline in playing levels, the game still gave out over $3.5 million in prize money last year. Read on to find out more about StarCraft 2 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.