What is Starcraft 2 Betting?
Starcraft 2 betting is essentially where punters place their wagers on the potential winner of a match or a tournament. Punters can mostly bet on live matches in this game.
A few years after the game was launched, Starcraft 2 witnessed massive growth due to the fact that live streaming was widely accessible in South Korea where the game is extremely popular. The involvement of the game's developers, Blizzard also gave it a big push in North America.
Another reason which affected Starcraft 2 eSports betting momentum is the battle of the broadcasting rights in Korea. Fortunately, they have sorted out their differences with the game's developers and so Starcraft 2 is back in the eSports betting scene with a bang.
Although the introduction of Dota 2 and League of Legends also disrupted Starcraft 2 eSport phenomenon for a while, it still remains a favorite among punters as well as bookies. As of now, Starcraft 2 is definitely emerging as a competitive sport and will continue to remain so for a while.
Starcraft 2 has its own World Championship Series organized by Blizzard Entertainment. The grand finales are held every year in California during the annual BlizzCon at Anaheim. The 2019 WCS Global finals concluded on November 1.