How to Start Betting on CS:GO?
If you are familiar with the concepts behind traditional sports betting then we suggest you proceed to the next section. We suggest beginners go directly to our full esports betting guide or stick around for a shortened and simplified version on how to get signed up and started betting on CS:GO.
CS:GO is a team sport, which means it falls under the same umbrella (no pun intended Rihanna) as regular sports betting and requires the same steps in order to place a valued bet on CS:GO.
Once you get signed up with the bookmaker of your choice everything will probably look like the inside of an alien spaceship, but don’t worry, we’ll quickly sort that out for you.
Here are some things you’ll need to learn before you start betting:
How to deposit
If you have ever purchased something online, then depositing money to one of the esports bookmakers should be as easy as saying cyka blyat while squatting in your Adidas jumpsuit.
Depending on the individual website, the process goes like this:
- Create your account
- Choose your preferred deposit & withdrawal method
- Connect with your payment system (if you have a Payoneer card, for example, you would enter your card details)
- Enter your deposit amount
- Done!
You can deposit money through your Credit/Debit Card or any other popular online payment systems, such as Payoneer, Skrill, Neteller and PayPal. We advise you to use something like Neteller or Skrill, as using them gives you quicker withdrawal processing time as well as a lesser minimum deposit depending on the sportsbook.
Each betting site has a minimum deposit, but some of them have great bonuses. You can check out the new player bonus deals in our esports bookmaker reviews section.
How to place a bet
Once you have funded your account, it is time for the fun part. Now you get to put your knowledge to the test and start analyzing matches and CS:GO betting markets before placing your bet. Since a single CS:GO match is played between two teams, the basic betting strategy for you would be to predict the match winner. The teams are marked 1 and 2 in all betting platforms so you just need to:
- Click on the odd in the row belonging to your preferred team
- Enter the deposit amount in your betting slip (usually on the right side of the website)
- Submit the request and you’re good to go
After you place a bet on CS:GO matches, be sure to remember to watch it live, as it will be an exciting experience. Watching matches can also help you gain further knowledge and make more informed bets in the future. You don’t know what cheering is until you’ve placed a bet on the opposite CS:GO team as you friend. Especially if you’re supporting a team that represents your country or hosts a favourite player.
How to withdraw
Withdrawing the funds from your account is usually done through the same method you used for depositing. So if you used Neteller, for example, the betting operator will credit your winning prize back to your Neteller account. Most bookmakers offer a method to specify a separate withdrawal account, which varies from bookmaker to bookmaker.
Most esports betting sites just let you click the “Withdraw” button from your account, after which the funds are automatically transferred to your bank account.
When it comes to withdrawing, you will encounter different processing times for each withdrawal method.
Here are some guidelines:
Withdrawing to online virtual wallets (Skrill, Neteller, Payoneer, PayPal) takes anywhere from 6-24 hours.
Transaction times for credit and debit cards takes anywhere between 24-48 hours.
Bank transfers are the slowest and can take anywhere from 5-15 days.
NOTE: The primary purpose of betting should be casual fun. We do not support addiction nor do we promote it, which is why it would be smart to check out our fun post that describes the right mindset when betting on esports. If you are, on the other hand, interested in creating a second income with betting, you will need to learn advanced strategies, all of which are covered in our very own betting academy.
