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Pinnacle Educational Two weeks ago
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 Two weeks ago
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 One Birmingham betting preview On May 23, the second-to-last major before The International kicks off, featuring 12 of the best teams from around the world fighting for a prize pool of $1 million and 1,500 Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) points. Who will win the UK’s first Major? Read on to find out about the format and teams.
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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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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 Educational May 4, 2018
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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