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CS: GO COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

When talking about digital sports, it is impossible to forget about CS:GO. This is an iconic game that holds numerous online and offline championships each year and attracts millions of viewers from all across the globe. Its Major tournaments now feature 24 teams and a prize pool of 2 million dollars. With the prize of 250 thousand dollars during initial tournaments, we can expect the prize pool to grow even bigger each year. Of course, such a huge following also means an incredible betting scene. Check these CS:GO betting websites out if you are a fan of the game and want to bet on your favorite teams.

The CS:GO Major Championships

Majors are the biggest competitive events for professional CS:GO players hosted by the developing company Valve. A new format for tournaments was adopted in 2018. Here are all the stages involved in Majors today:

• The New Challengers Stage – this stage was previously known as the offline qualifier. Sixteen teams compete to grab the eight winning spots and move to the next stage of the competition.

• The New Legends Stage – once again, sixteen teams (the new challengers teams and the existing legends) fight their way to the next stage by winning one of the eight available spots.

• The New Champions Stage – the eight remaining teams from the challengers and legends compete for the title of the Major Champion.

The next Majors are planned for October 2021. They will be held in Stockholm in case it will be safe to have an offline event in circumstances of the pandemic. Twenty four teams in total will compete for the top prize of 2 million US dollars. These 24 lucky and skillful teams will be determined via regional events held throughout the year. The expectations are high for this event because the last one was first delayed and then canceled because of the COVID-19 situation.

CS:GO Betting Scene

There is a huge community of CS:GO bettors as the original game has been around for more than twenty years already. CS:GO plays a huge role in competitive e-sports, which makes it a good choice for placing bets. There are dozens of tournaments of different calibers that take place each year, and bettors love participating in these events. There are many different betting options for each game. You can bet not only on the match winner but on a specific map or even pistol rounds. There are separate statistics for pistol users that you can find. This is a powerful weapon if used properly, and it becomes clear during professional matches. Different betting sites feature certain lists of CS:GO events. Make sure to keep this in mind if you want a site that offers betting options for all possible events.

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