eSports Betting Gets Boost During Covid-19

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eSports Betting Gets Boost During Covid-19

eSports betting is filling the void as most sports are taking a vacation with the current coronavirus pandemic having a stranglehold on much of the world right now.

Oddsmakers at the best esports betting sites have been crunching the numbers harder than ever to offer updated 24/7 in-play wagering, lines, parlays and more all from your mobile device.

Sportsbooks with esports betting have also expanded banking options during the COVID-19 outbreak to include Bitcoin (plus other cryptocurrencies) and Zelle, so depositing and withdrawing funds is safe, fast and easy.

After canceling all large gatherings for esports tournaments and events, video game publishers soon began using their all-digital format as an advantage—and even a replacement for physical athletic competitions in a sports-less society.

Virtual sports betting traditionally involves placing a wager on simulated sporting events and the winning outcomes are determined by the AI computer and preset RNG.

Wagering on “virtual esports” has also skyrocketed in popularity with most Americans working from home and quarantining to flatten the curve.

- Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com

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