Esports Betting

Level up your esports betting with a bookie made for SA sports fans. Virgin Bet offers competitive odds and a wide range of markets across CS2, League of Legends, Valorant, Honor of Kings, and more.

Why Place a Bet on Esports Online with Our Sportsbook?

Because we make it easy. Want to place a quick bet from your phone? Our Android and iOS esport betting apps have you covered. Got some Rand (ZAR) in your account? Deposit and bet using local payment methods. And if you get stuck, our customer support team is available 24/7.

There are bonuses and promotions to help you squeeze a little more value out of your betting budget. Plus, we have esports basketball betting and esports soccer betting options as well.

How to Place an Esports Bet on Virgin Bet SA

Here’s our guide on how to bet on esports at Virgin SA, whether you're using the site or our esports betting apps.

Step 1: Secure Your Profile

Create an online sports betting account and complete the simple KYC process. Then, deposit some Rand (ZAR) and claim your welcome offer to get started.

Step 2: Select Your Tournaments

Head to the esports betting section, select the match, and select the odds to add them to your bet slip.

Step 3: Confirm Your Bet Slip

Confirm your selections first because there’s no going back once the bet is in. If everything is good, place your bet.

Popular Esports Betting Markets Explored

Some of the most popular markets at esports betting websites include:

• Match Winner: The simplest bet on the board: just pick which team or player will win.
• Map Winner: Perfect for live betting on esports matches. If a team struggles early but dominates on a specific map like Mirage or Inferno, you can bet on that specific map instead of the whole series.
• Correct Score: A more challenging bet with bigger potential returns. Instead of just picking a winner, you are predicting the exact series score (like a clean 2-0 sweep or a gritty 2-1 nail-biter).
• Total Maps (Over/Under): Think of this as the esports version of football's goal lines. If two evenly matched teams are playing a Best of 3, taking Over 2.5 maps means you are simply banking on a close series that goes to a deciding map three.
• Handicaps: Bookmakers use map spreads to level lopsided games. Backing a heavy favourite at -1.5 maps means they can't drop a single map: they have to sweep the series 2-0 for your bet to pay out.

Live In-Play Esports Betting Features

Virgin Bet supports live, in-play esports betting. Select events feature built-in HD livestreams, allowing you to track the shifting odds and watch the match play out in real time from the same screen.

South African Online Esports Guide and Rules

If you already bet on rugby or cricket, switching to esports is straightforward. The core esports betting process is identical: find a market, check the odds, and set your stake. The only real shift is the terminology.

You aren't backing tries or counting cricket runs here. Instead, you are predicting individual map winners, checking weapon round totals, or whether a tournament series will end in a clean sweep. Also, tournament formats vary, so you double-check the match structure before locking in your slip.

Responsible Gambling on Our Platform

There’s nothing wrong with enjoying some esports bets, as long as you know when to call it a day. Virgin Bet takes responsible gambling seriously and provides handy tools to help you stay in control when betting esports matches:

• Deposit limits: Set a limit on how much you can deposit over a day, week, or month.
• Cool-off: Need a break? Take some time away from betting without closing your account.
• Reality checks: Get reminders of how long you’ve been betting to avoid losing track of time.
• Self-exclusion: If you need a longer break from betting on esports games, lock your account.
• Self-assessment: Not sure about your betting habits? Use the self-assessment tool to check.

As one of the top-tier esports betting websites in SA, we also offer links to gambling support organisations such as the National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP).

Virgin Bet Esports Betting FAQs

Is online esports betting legal in South Africa?

Yes. Bet online with a bookmaker licensed to offer betting in South Africa, provided you’re 18 or older.

What is esports betting?

It’s simply betting on the outcome of competitive video games.

How does Virgin Bet compare to other esports betting websites in South Africa?

Virgin Bet sets itself apart from other esports betting websites with numerous esports markets, competitive odds, and live betting and streaming. We also offer esports betting apps for your convenience.

What is esports football betting?

It’s betting on simulated football matches, such as eSoccer.