Crypto sportsbooks have gotten serious about eSports. Most major platforms now cover CS2, Dota 2, League of Legends, and other popular titles, with live odds, but the betting experience varies a lot depending on which site you use. Some are built around speed and anonymity, others around depth of markets.
Here’s how five of the most popular options compare.
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- Crypto sportsbooks now cover major eSports leagues including CS2, Dota 2, and League of Legends.
- The main differences between platforms are supported cryptocurrencies, betting markets, and withdrawal speed.
- Dicey, Betpanda, Lucky Block, Cloudbet, and Stake each provide different strengths for crypto bettors.
Dicey
Dicey is a crypto casino and sports betting platform built by the team behind Magic Eden and backed by leading VCs such as Sequoia, Paradigm, and Greylock. It provides an online casino with provably fair Originals games and a sportsbook with eSports.
The Dicey eSports betting app covers CS2, League of Legends, Dota 2, Valorant, and more, and the interface is clean on both desktop and mobile.
Standout Features
- eSports and traditional sports betting with competitive odds and live in-play markets.
- Crypto-first infrastructure designed for fast deposits and withdrawals.
- Clean interface that works on both desktop and mobile without downloading an app.
Supported Cryptocurrencies
Dicey accepts bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), USD Coin (USDC) on both Solana and Ethereum, tether (USDT) on Solana, Ethereum and Tron, and the ME Token (ME). Visit dicey.com for the current full list of supported coins.
Betpanda
Betpanda launched in the early 2020s. The eSports section covers League of Legends, Valorant, Dota 2, and CS2, with markets for map outcomes, total kills, and other game-specific propositions beyond the standard match winner. The live betting interface updates in real time. Betpanda also uses Lightning Network integration for Bitcoin, so deposits can settle fast.
Standout Features
- Lightning Network integration for bitcoin deposits that can settle quickly.
- Event Builder tool that lets you design your own parlay from across the available markets.
Supported Cryptocurrencies
Betpanda accepts bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), litecoin (LTC), tether (USDT), XRP, dogecoin (DOGE), and Binance Coin (BNB), among others.
Lucky Block
Lucky Block was founded in 2022. The platform offers a game library alongside a sportsbook that covers over 30 sports. Some onboarding steps can be completed through a Telegram-based interface. The eSports section at Lucky Block includes Counter-Strike, Valorant, League of Legends, Dota 2, and FIFA. Markets cover map winners, first blood, and total rounds for major tournaments.
Standout Features
- Withdrawals are paid directly to crypto wallets, with limits depending on account status and platform rules.
- Combi Boost promotion that increases accumulator winnings when you include multiple qualifying selections.
Supported Cryptocurrencies
Lucky Block supports over 20 digital assets, including bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), litecoin (LTC), dogecoin (DOGE), tether (USDT), its own LBLOCK token, and more.
Cloudbet
Cloudbet has been operating since 2013. The eSports section covers Dota 2, League of Legends, CS2, and other titles with real-time odds. Cloudbet typically offers higher limits than many smaller crypto sportsbooks. This makes it an option for bettors who want to place larger wagers than many platforms allow.
Standout Features
- One of the longest-running crypto sportsbooks still active.
- Real-time odds across eSports and traditional sports, with live in-play betting available.
Supported Cryptocurrencies
Cloudbet supports over 40 cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), litecoin (LTC), and tether (USDT) across seven networks: Solana, Polygon, TRON, TON, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, and Avalanche.
Stake
Stake is one of the largest crypto gambling platforms. The sportsbook covers over 30 traditional sports and more than 10 eSports titles, with real-time data feeds, live streaming, and early cash-out. The interface works well during live betting. The multi-crypto wallet accepts over 20 coins, and deposits typically settle quickly depending on the network.
Standout Features
- Sportsbook covering 30-plus traditional sports and 10-plus eSports titles with live data.
- Live streaming, real-time stats, and cash-out in a single unified betting view.
Supported Cryptocurrencies
Stake supports over 20 cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), litecoin (LTC), dogecoin (DOGE), Tron (TRX), tether (USDT), XRP, BNB, Polygon (MATIC), plus several more.
The Bottom Line
There are plenty of reputable crypto gambling platforms that offer eSports betting, so make sure you choose one that suits your needs as a bettor, including the cryptocurrency support you’re looking for, the eSports you want to bet on, and the interface you enjoy gambling on the most.
