Choosing the Best Mobile Apps for Betting on Esports

There are more betting apps available than ever before

There have been a lot of changes in the last few years when it comes to sports betting in the US and Canada. Far more people are able to gamble on sports events and the rise in popularity has been mirrored by the desire to bet on the go using mobile devices.

The best betting apps give customer account holders more freedom to make their selections and fit in with a busy lifestyle. You may not know that much about sports, but betting on esports has also become hugely popular. Using a betting app to make your picks is ideal – but how do you know which one to go for? Read on to find out what you need to look out for.

Accessibility

This may seem like a dumb point – but before you get too carried away about the odds on the latest CS:GO event, make sure that you can actually place a bet where you are. Gambling laws have changed a lot in recent years but it is still down to the individual states and territories as to what is legal or not.

Even if sports betting is legal in your location, there might be restrictions concerning mobile betting. So take a second to check one of the many sites dedicated to state betting laws to see whether you can gamble where you are. Then you can move on to the finer details of esports betting apps.

Usability

To be honest, this factor is covering a lot of detail. When we say ‘usability’ we mean navigating your way around the app – is it easy to find where you want to go and does the betting app work in the way that you expect. As gamers, we expect a lot from our software and apps are no different.

This is not necessarily anything to do with the actual betting markets and odds available (although they are obviously very important as well). We are talking about how enjoyable an experience using the app is. You should be able to find a good, trusted website covering app reviews.

Dedicated to Esports

At the moment the majority of esports betting comes through more general sports betting sites. These sportsbooks have recognized a new market to get into and have begun to offer betting markets covering all kinds of esports, such as Dota 2, Overwatch and League of Legends.

There are a few betting apps that are completely devoted to esports and offer nothing else. These are good but may not have the same pulling power as a conventional sportsbook. Keep an eye on these for the future but just make sure any app you go for has a wide range of esports markets and doesn’t treat it as an afterthought.

Esports events attract a lot o betting interest these days

Live Betting

As with any traditional sport, the ability to react to the action and make your bets accordingly is important when it comes to esports. The futures markets may be popular but you can really put your knowledge to the test by following an event in real time and then making your selections.

The odds will obviously change along with the action, so the trick is to time your bet to perfection. Make sure that you are getting the best price for the outcome you are predicting. That is why choosing a betting app that has an excellent live betting section – with quick response times – is crucial.

Streaming

This goes along with the last factor in helping you get the most information before making your bet. If you can find a betting app that offers high quality, high speed live streaming events then you will give yourself an even better chance of informing a good bet.

It will depend on the event in question – and the limits of the sportsbook – but being able to watch an event through the app means that you can really concentrate on making associated bets.