Stake Esports Betting in India
Our Stake eSports betting website began its journey in 2017 and offers all customers the opportunity to bet on CS 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Valorant, and a bunch of other disciplines.
The Stake bet site is licensed by the Curacao Gaming Commission (OGL/2024/1451/0918) and offers new Indian players a +200% welcome bonus of up to INR 100K.
Top Esports Games at Stake
Currently, players can place both pre-match and live eSports bets. Most customers bet on Dota 2, League of Legends, CS 2, and Call of Duty. Learn more about betting on these disciplines below.
Counter-Strike 2
When it comes to CS 2, players can bet on Match Winner, Maps Handicap, Maps Total, Total Rounds, etc. With Stake, customers can place bets on Valve Major Championship, IEM, EPL, BLAST, and PGL tournaments.
League of Legends
As part of the League of Legends Stake website, you can bet on Match Winner, To Win at least 1 Map, Correct Score, Maps Handicap, and Maps Total outcomes. Among the tournaments available are LOL Worlds, MSI, LCK, LPL, LEC, LCS, and other major championships.
Call of Duty
The discipline is not as popular, but every year, prize pools for tournaments exceed INR 90,000,000. Bet on Match Winner, Maps Total, Correct Score, Maps Handicap, and other types of outcomes with Stake.
Dota 2
This eSports discipline is also popular when it comes to betting. Players most often place bets on The International, EPL, DPC, ESL, and Dreamleague tournaments. Among the outcomes, Match Winner, Maps Handicap, Maps Total, and Correct Score are popular.
How to Bet on Esports at Stake?
To place an eSports bet, players need to follow a few simple steps. Even beginners can do it with our step-by-step guide below:
- Open the Stake eSports website and create a new account.
- Now click on the deposit button, select a payment method, and fill in the details.
- Go to the sportsbook and select the eSports section.
- Select a cybersport match, click on the outcome within it, and fill in the bet slip.
Stake Esports App for Mobile-First Betting
The Stake app offers all the features of the original website, so players can bet on all eSports disciplines and outcomes within them. It is currently available for both Android and iOS devices. With it, you can comfortably place bets anywhere you have a smartphone and an internet connection. It has low system requirements, so it runs even on older smartphones.
Stake Bonuses for Esports Bettors
Our Stake eSports website offers over 20 bonuses. These include weekly prize draws, slot tournaments, rewards for completing challenges, free bets, bet insurance, and more. In addition, there is also a VIP program that gives you access to cashback on bets, exclusive bonuses, and a personal manager.
Top Stake Esports Competitions
When betting on the Stake eSports website, it is important to choose major tournaments featuring professional teams. This eliminates the possibility of random wins from underdogs. We have listed the biggest tournaments in various eSports disciplines below.
The International | 5⭐
This is the largest annual Dota 2 tournament. The organizers independently invite the most successful teams. Regional qualifiers will also be held. The group stage kicks off first, after which the teams enter the upper and lower brackets of the playoffs (double elimination). The tournament is considered the most important and completely determines the rankings and invitations for the next season.
Esports World Cup | 5⭐
This is a large-scale event featuring competitions in a bunch of eSports disciplines! All teams go through regional qualifiers, and some of them receive personal invitations. The next eSports World Cup will be held in 2026 from July to August. To participate in this tournament, a team must have at least two top-8 finishes in qualifying events.
DreamLeague | 5⭐
This is a Tier S tournament for Dota 2, which will be held twice in 2026. At the beginning, teams participate in open qualifying stages, followed by closed regional qualifiers. DreamLeague is perceived by many teams as a test of form before The International, so they take the championship seriously.
ESL Pro League | 5⭐
The tournament is considered prestigious because it features the leaders of the global CS 2 ranking. In 2026, it will be held twice, first in March and then in October. To qualify for the tournament, teams must pass regional qualifiers or participate in ESL Challenger tournaments. Rankings in the Valve Regional Standings also grant the right to participate in the championship.
Valorant Champions | 4.98⭐
The main Valorant tournament usually features the top 16 teams in the world (two teams from each regional league). The remaining eight teams qualify for the tournament based on their current Championship Points. The next Valorant Champions tournament will be held in September-October 2026 in Shanghai.
FC Pro World Championship | 4.97⭐
Kibier football competitions are usually held as part of the Esports World Cup. Their main goal is to identify the best FC Pro player on the planet. In order to qualify for the championship, players must pass regional and international qualifiers organized by the official EA SPORTS league. The tournament often includes both individual and team stages.
Popular Esports Game Genres
In order to place bets with understanding, players should familiarize themselves with the Stake eSports genres covered on our website. We describe them below.
FPS
These are team shooters, where one team battles against another. Micro-control of players is very important. Among games of this type, we recommend betting on CS 2, Valorant, and Call of Duty.
MOBA
These are strategies with elements of micro-control, in which one team battles against another. The distinctive feature that sets them apart from classic strategies is that the player controls only one unit. Dota 2 and League of Legends are your choices if you like the MOBA genre.
Strategy & RTS
These are turn-based strategy games or games in which players control entire armies. Among such eSports disciplines, we offer betting on StarCraft 2 and King of Glory.
Sports
We also have sports simulators such as FIFA and NBA2K. Players compete against each other, playing for various basketball and soccer clubs. The sports book also features eCricket.
Stake Sponsorship for Team Vitality
We actively support the development of esports, as we are currently the main sponsors of the CS 2 team Vitality. Now, all fans can see the Stake logo on the players’ uniforms. Vitality is one of the best teams, having competed in the ESL Pro League, IEM Katowice, IEM Melbourne, and Austin Major last year. After their spectacular performance in Budapest, we are proud to announce that we are sponsoring the world’s top CS 2 team!
Vitality Team’s Social Media
- IG: @teamvitality
- X: @TeamVitality
- Twitch: @vitality
- FB: @teamvitality
Is Stake Esports Legal in India?
Currently, players from India can legally use the services of the Stake eSports website. The country’s gambling law prohibits the establishment of land-based gambling and betting outlets. However, the law does not mention the provision of such services online. This is the loophole that allows us to provide services in India completely legally.
FAQ
Are Esports Bets Legal in India?
According to the new laws, only games in which the outcome depends on the customer’s skills are now legal. When betting on eSports, victory depends on how the bettor analyzes the situation, so everything is completely legal.
Are the Same Esports Matches Available in the Stake App as on the Website?
Yes, the functionality of the applications is completely identical. The only differences are in the platform interfaces.
Which Currencies Are Available for Betting?
You can make deposits and withdrawals using INR. Popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Tether, Ethereum, and Litecoin are also available.
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