How Esports Betting Works
Esports betting works much like traditional sports betting — the difference is that the competition takes place in a digital arena instead of a physical field. You pick a match from a tournament, choose your preferred outcome from the available markets, and once the match ends, your result is settled.
Every market has odds, which tell you the likelihood of an outcome and how much you stand to win. To start esports betting at 96c, go to the 96c Login page, log in to your account, then select the Esports section.
Esports matches are usually divided into multiple maps or rounds (for example, best-of-3 in CS2). So when placing a bet, markets range from the overall match winner down to the result of individual maps. If you want to bet responsibly, it is worth reading the Responsible Gaming page.
6 Popular Markets to Bet On
96c offers several types of markets for esports betting. Below are the six most commonly used markets explained.
Match Winner
The simplest market — pick which of the two teams will win the match. Example: in a match between Team A and Team B, if you bet on Team B and Team B wins, you win.
EasiestMap Handicap
The stronger team is given an artificial disadvantage to balance the betting. Example: a -1.5 map handicap on Team A means they must win at least 2 more maps to cover the handicap.
IntermediateTotal Rounds (Over/Under)
Predict whether the total number of rounds in the match will be above or below a set number. Example: choosing Over 26.5 rounds in a CS2 match means you expect the total to be 27 or more.
Popular in CS2First Blood / First Kill
Bet on which team gets the first kill at the start of the match. This market is particularly engaging in shooter games like CS2 and Valorant.
In Shooter GamesTournament Winner
Place a bet on which team will be the overall champion before the tournament begins. The result is settled at the end of the tournament. Example: an early bet on Team A in a Dota 2 event.
Outright BetLive In-Play Markets
Bet at any point while the match is in progress. Odds shift every moment — when a team pulls ahead their odds drop, and the odds on the trailing team rise. Example: betting on Team B even after they lose the first map.
Real-TimeOdds in Three Formats — From Numbers to Money
There are three common odds formats in esports betting: decimal, fractional, and American. Decimal is the most widely used format in Bangladesh, but all three are available at 96c.
Example 1 — The Same Odds in Three Formats
| Format | Odds | Return on ৳1,000 Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.25 | ৳2,250 (৳1,250 profit + ৳1,000 stake) |
| Fractional | 5/4 | ৳2,250 (same result) |
| American | +125 | ৳2,250 (same result) |
If you bet ৳1,000 on Team A winning and Team A does win, you get back a total of ৳2,250 — which includes ৳1,250 profit and your original ৳1,000 stake. If Team A loses, your ৳1,000 is gone.
Example 2 — Favourite's Odds
Team B is the strong favourite in the tournament, so their odds are lower: decimal 1.80 = fractional 4/5 = American -125. A ৳1,000 bet returns ৳1,800 if Team B wins (৳800 profit). Negative American odds mean you need to stake that amount to win 100 units — this applies to favourites only.
Pre-Match vs Live Betting — Two Different Experiences
Pre-Match Betting
Bets are placed before the match starts. You have time to think things through — it is easier to consider both teams' recent form, lineup changes, and the tournament context. At 96c, pre-match markets open hours or even days before kick-off.
Live Betting Live
Odds change every moment while the match is underway. If a team suddenly drops a round or a key player is eliminated, their odds go up. It is a fast-decision game. Live betting on esports is especially dynamic because the situation on screen can shift minute by minute.
If you enjoy casino games alongside sports betting, check out the Cricket Betting section — you can enjoy both on the same platform.
- More time to analyse
- Fixed odds
- More markets available
- Decide based on how the match is unfolding
- Odds change rapidly
- Fast-paced experience
Useful Tips and Advice
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Bet on games you know CS2, Dota 2, Valorant — each has its own rules and meta. Betting on an unfamiliar game makes it hard to predict outcomes.
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Check the team lineup In esports, a single player change can dramatically affect a team's performance.
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Set a budget Decide in advance how much you will bet each week or month, and do not place bigger bets after a loss to try to recover.
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Understand the weight of the tournament Teams come fully prepared for major tournaments; in smaller events you may see experimental lineups with rotated players.
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Avoid rushing in live betting Making snap decisions under the pressure of rapidly shifting odds can lead to costly mistakes.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Only betting on favourites Upsets happen often in esports. Betting exclusively on favourites means low returns, and an upset can cause significant losses.
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Betting on too many games at once Placing bets on games you do not know well just for the sake of betting is a waste of money.
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Betting on emotion Always betting on your favourite team clouds your judgement and increases the risk of losses.
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Placing bigger bets to recover losses "I need to win back what I lost" — this mindset is the biggest cause of serious losses. Every bet is independent.
Start Esports Betting at 96c
On your first deposit at 96c, you get a 100% bonus up to ৳20,000 — for example, deposit ৳1,000 and receive an extra ৳1,000 bonus, giving you a total balance of ৳2,000; a wagering requirement of ৳1,000 × 25 = ৳25,000 applies before the bonus can be withdrawn.
Minimum deposit is just ৳200 — via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay, or bank transfer. Withdrawals are generally completed within 5–30 minutes.
Regular players can join the VIP cashback programme — four tiers from Bronze to Platinum, with weekly cashback of 0.3% to 1.2% on net losses. Learn more about 96c VIP benefits.
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