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LoL Betting Market
League of Legends holds approximately 26% of the global eSports betting market. The game offers unique betting opportunities due to its objective-based gameplay.
LoL betting has seen significant growth, with a 290% increase in betting handle reported in recent years.
Major Tournaments
World Championship (Worlds)
The biggest annual LoL event. Teams from all regions compete for the Summoner's Cup. Peak viewership exceeds 70 million.
Mid-Season Invitational (MSI)
Second-largest international event. Regional spring champions compete.
Regional Leagues
- LCK (Korea): Historically dominant region, home to T1, Gen.G
- LPL (China): Largest league by teams, highly competitive
- LEC (Europe): Strong international performances, home to G2, Fnatic
- LCS (North America): Popular but less successful internationally
Betting Markets
- Match Winner: Overall series winner
- Game Winner: Individual game results in Bo3/Bo5
- First Blood: Which team scores the first kill
- First Dragon: Which team takes the first dragon
- First Tower: First tower destroyed
- First Baron: Which team secures Baron Nashor
- Total Kills: Over/Under on combined kills
- Game Duration: Over/Under on game length
Draft Analysis
The champion draft significantly impacts game outcomes. Look for teams that secure their "comfort picks" - champions their players excel on. A strong draft can be worth betting on, especially in live betting.
Key Factors for Analysis
- Recent form: Current split performance
- Meta adaptation: How well teams adapt to patch changes
- Player form: Individual player statistics
- Blue/Red side: Some teams perform better on specific sides
- Head-to-head: Historical matchup results
- Playstyle matchups: Aggressive vs. scaling teams
Understanding Game Flow
LoL games follow distinct phases:
- Early Game (0-15 min): Laning phase, first blood, early objectives
- Mid Game (15-25 min): Rotations, tower trading, dragon stacking
- Late Game (25+ min): Baron fights, team fights, one mistake can end the game
Regional Strength Ranking
When betting on international events, consider regional strength:
- 1. LCK/LPL: Most Worlds titles, strongest teams
- 2. LEC: Competitive internationally, occasional Worlds finalists
- 3. LCS: Struggles at international events
- 4. Other regions: Occasional upsets possible