1xBet Esports Betting in South Korea

1xBet offers a variety of betting options focused on the esports titles most popular among global esports fans. The major esports titles currently available for betting are listed below.

• Counter-Strike 2 (CS2);
• Dota 2;
• League of Legends (LoL);
• Valorant;
• StarCraft II;
• Mobile Legends: Bang Bang;
• EA FC (FIFA);
• NBA 2K;
• The King of Fighters;
• Rocket League.

With the 1xBet app, you can place live esports bets and check odds without a computer. It’s available for both Android and iOS — just follow the six steps below, from installation to placing your first bet.

1. Access the app download page: Go to the “Mobile App” section on the official 1xBet website.
2. Select the version for your device: Choose either the Android APK file or the iOS version from the App Store, depending on your device.
3. Grant installation permissions (Android): Android users should enable “Unknown sources” in their device settings before running the APK file.
4. Launch the app and log in: Once installation is complete, launch the app and log in with your existing account or create a new one.
5. Select the Esports section: Open the Esports tab via the bottom menu or the search function, and select the event you want to bet on.
6. Create and confirm your betting slip: Tap the odds you want to add them to your betting slip, enter your stake amount, and tap “Confirm Bet” to complete the process.

New members can receive a welcome bonus of 120% of their first deposit, up to 600,000 KRW. This bonus can be used directly for esports betting, and you can meet the wagering requirements by placing bets on esports matches with odds of 1.5 or higher. Follow the 4 steps below to claim your bonus.

1. Complete Registration: Create a new account on the official 1xBet website and verify your email address or phone number.
2. Select the Sports Bonus: Choose the “Sports Welcome Bonus” during the sign-up process or in your account settings (be sure to select this option to distinguish it from the casino bonus).
3. Make Your First Deposit: Once you deposit the minimum required amount, 120% of your first deposit will be automatically credited to your bonus account.
4. Meet the wagering requirements: Once you’ve placed 5 bets on esports matches with odds of 1.4 or higher using the bonus amount to fulfill the rollover requirements, the bonus will be converted into withdrawable funds.
5. Check the bonus validity period: The welcome bonus is valid only if the wagering requirements are met within 30 days of receipt.

In the 1xBet esports section, a variety of markets are available that allow you to bet on in-game statistics in addition to simply predicting the winner.

• Match Winner: A basic bet type where you predict which team or player will win a specific match;
• Map Winner: A specific bet where you predict which team will win a specific map (round);
• Handicap Betting: A betting method where a handicap is applied to the stronger team to create balanced odds;
• Total Over/Under: Predicting whether the total number of rounds, kills, games, etc., in a match will be higher or lower than a specified threshold;
• Live Betting: A method of betting on odds that fluctuate in real time as the match progresses;
• Tournament Winner: An outright bet predicting in advance which team or player will ultimately win a specific tournament;
• First Kill/First Tower Destruction: Predicting which team will achieve a specific event first in LoL or Dota 2;
• Exact Score: Accurately predicting the final map score of a match (e.g., 2-0, 2-1, etc.);
• Multi-bet (parlay): A method of combining two or more esports bets into a single wager to pursue higher odds;
• Special prop bets: Betting on specific in-game metrics, such as a particular player’s KDA ratio, whether an ace will occur, or whether the match will go into overtime.

1xBet offers betting markets on hundreds of esports tournaments each year. Check out the major tournaments by sport in the table below.

1xBet is a platform that offers tangible benefits to Korean esports bettors. Check out the five key advantages below.

• High Odds: We offer industry-leading odds on major esports titles such as CS2, LoL, and Dota 2, and our low margins result in high actual returns;
• Support for Korean Payment Methods: We support a wide range of payment methods familiar to Korean users, including KakaoPay, domestic bank transfers, and Bitcoin;
• New Member Welcome Bonus: Receive a bonus of 120% of your first deposit, up to 600,000 won, which you can use immediately for esports betting;
• 24-Hour Customer Support: Issues are resolved quickly through 24/7 live chat and email customer service, including support in Korean;
• Dedicated Esports Mobile App: The Android and iOS apps allow you to place live esports bets, check real-time scores, and receive odds notifications.

Effective esports betting is based on data and strategy, not just luck. Check out the six practical tips below.

• Bankroll Management: Set your bet amount to between 1% and 5% of your total betting funds, and avoid placing excessive amounts on a single match;
• Analyze Team Form and Recent Records: Before betting, be sure to check the team’s win rate over their last 10 matches, map-specific win rates, and player substitution history;
• Utilize Live Betting: By observing the early flow of the match and placing bets as odds fluctuate in real time, you can secure more favorable odds than those available pre-match;
• Focus on Specific Titles: Rather than spreading your bets across multiple titles, concentrate on 1–2 titles you know well—such as CS2 or LoL—to improve the accuracy of your analysis;
• Make it a habit to compare odds: Even for the same match, odds can vary across different markets, so compare multiple markets before filling out your betting slip to select the best value bet;
• Practice responsible gaming: Betting immediately after a loss to recoup your losses is a major cause of further losses. Set daily and weekly betting limits in advance and stick to them.