Bet on ESL Gaming 2025

Back in 2015, Modern Times Group snapped up 74% of ESL Gaming from Turtle Entertainment, its parent company. That same year, they even streamed live esports action in over 1,500 cinemas—pretty sweet move to boost ESL Gaming’s profile. Fast-forward to 2022, and Savvy Gaming Group (SGG) announced it would buy ESL Gaming and FACEIT for roughly KSh 136,363,636,363.50. The deal wraps up in Q2 2025, and once it’s done, both platforms will merge into the new ESL FaceIt Group.

ESL teams up with big names like Riot Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Microsoft Gaming and Valve to put on some of the top esports tournaments worldwide. Most of these go down online, pulling in millions of viewers. Here are the majors you’ll want on your radar:

• ESL Play – grassroots online leagues where anyone can jump in.
• ESL National Championships – regional battles that crown country champs.
• ESL Pro Tour – the road to global glory, mixing online qualifiers with LAN finals.
• ESL One – flagship events in iconic venues, full of production magic.
• Intel Extreme Masters – one of the longest-running global circuits, from Katowice to Rio.

Plus, you’ll catch top-tier esports games in these comps:

• FIFA – EA Sports’ footy sim that feels like you’re on the pitch.
• Rainbow Six – Ubisoft’s tactical shooter with CTs vs. terrorists and unique operators.
• Mortal Kombat – Midway’s brutal fighter with roster of deadly characters.
• NBA 2K – Visual Concepts’ basketball sim that mirrors NBA seasons.
• Call of Duty: Warzone – Activision’s battle royale & classic CoD thrills.
• League of Legends – Riot’s MOBA where two teams of five clash to destroy the enemy nexus.

Massive Game Variety

From football sims to shooters and MOBAs, ESL tournaments cover all the big esports titles. So, you’ve got loads of markets to explore at the best esports betting sites.

Rock-Solid Regulation

ESL Gaming events run under strict rules, and here in Kenya the BCLB license means you can trust results are fair. No funny business.

Always On—Year-Round Action

With events happening almost every month, you never run out of chances to place a wager. Top online casinos in Kenya now feature ESL tournaments in their esports sections.

Easy to Join

Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, ESL has leagues for every skill level. That open door vibe is one reason eSports tournaments stay so popular.

Those squads below keep smashing it, so you’ll see them on many "most winning teams today" lists.

1. Fnatic Fnatic dominated the first two seasons of ESL Pro League, cementing their legend status.
2. Natus Vincere Natus Vincere clinched Season 14 of Pro League, bagging about KSh 129,870,129.87 in prize money—only the third squad ever to hit that milestone in an ESL event.
3. Team Liquid Team Liquid is one of the oldest names in esports, with 2,000+ tournaments under their belt and lifetime earnings over KSh 4,935,665,038.46.
4. OG OG sits second in total revenue, pulling in KSh 4,545,954,546.77 from only 126 events—talk about efficiency.
5. Evil Geniuses Evil Geniuses has been around since 1999, rocking over 900 major tournaments and earning KSh 3,246,753,246.75, especially in Dota 2 and LoL.

1. Sign up at a top online esports bookmaker, or better yet, an online casino real money site with an esports section—CasinoRank lists the best options.
2. Deposit via M-Pesa or Airtel Money for instant funding—credit cards work too if you prefer.
3. Grab any bonuses or promotional offers on the table, like free bets or deposit boosts.
4. Pick an ESL event that’s live, choose your bet type (match winner, map handicap, total maps, etc.), then lock in your wager.
5. Follow our betting on an esports tips: research teams, compare odds, manage your bankroll, and steer clear of emotional plays.

Remember, stick to trusted, BCLB-licensed sites to keep your bets safe.

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