Popular Markets Betting
If you are keen to start eSports betting, the first step is understanding the different eSports markets available. As with traditional options like Rugby and Cricket, each electronic sports game or tournament offers a full selection of markets to cater for both novices and experienced punters.
Match Winner
The match winner market is the most popular in eSports betting. Also known as the moneyline bet in the US, this bet simply involves predicting which player or which team will win the match. You don’t have to know the score, the method of winning or any of the details. Simply predict the winner and you will be paid out the odds displayed.
Casinos with a sportsbook
12 operators run a sportsbook beside the casino lobby, with one account for both. Terms below are the ones they publish.
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Joo Casino
Up to NZ$3,000 + 200 free spins over 3 deposits
- Deposits from NZ$30
- Wagering 50x
- Licence: Curacao
- Bitcoin withdrawals 3–5 minutes
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: Up to NZ$3,000 + 200 free spins over 3 deposits, wagering 50x, minimum deposit NZ$30
Licence on file: Curacao
Operator: Stable Tech N.V. (per AskGamblers now; historically Dama N.V.)
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Neosurf, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard, Google Pay
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Playtech, Yggdrasil Gaming, Quickspin
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GranawinHas a sportsbook
100% up to NZ$200 + 120 free spins
- Deposits from NZ$30
- Wagering 40x
- Bitcoin withdrawals 3–5 minutes
- Online since 2024
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$200 + 120 free spins, wagering 40x, minimum deposit NZ$30
Operator: TechSolutions Group N.V.
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Bank Transfer
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N1Bet CasinoHas a sportsbook
Up to NZ$10,000 + 200 free spins over 4 deposits
- Deposits from NZ$30
- Wagering 50x
- Licence: Curacao
- Bitcoin withdrawals 3–5 minutes
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: Up to NZ$10,000 + 200 free spins over 4 deposits, wagering 50x, minimum deposit NZ$30
Licence on file: Curacao
Operator: Stable Tech N.V. (Curacao)
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Neosurf, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard, Bank Transfer
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Playtech, Yggdrasil Gaming, Quickspin
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National Casino
100% up to NZ$500 + 100 free spins
- Wagering 40x
- Licence: Canada: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
- Bitcoin withdrawals 3–5 minutes
- Online since 2020
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$500 + 100 free spins, wagering 40x
Licence on file: Canada: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Operator: TechSolutions Group N.V.
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, POLi, Neosurf, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard, Apple Pay
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Microgaming, Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Playtech, Yggdrasil Gaming
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Casinoly CasinoHas a sportsbook
100% up to NZ$1,000 + 200 free spins
- Deposits from NZ$40
- Wagering 35x
- Licence: Curacao
- Bitcoin withdrawals 3–5 minutes
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$1,000 + 200 free spins, wagering 35x, minimum deposit NZ$40
Licence on file: Curacao
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, PayID, Neosurf, Skrill 1-Tap, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Microgaming, Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Playtech, Yggdrasil Gaming
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Zotabet CasinoHas a sportsbook
100% up to NZ$2,000 + 300 free spins
- Licence: Curacao
- Bitcoin withdrawals Instant
- Online since 2022
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$2,000 + 300 free spins
Licence on file: Curacao
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Neosurf, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard, Bank Transfer
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Pragmatic Play, Playtech, Yggdrasil Gaming, Quickspin, Red Tiger Gaming, Big Time Gaming
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Cashed CasinoHas a sportsbook
100% up to NZ$1,000 + 200 free spins
- Deposits from NZ$20
- Wagering 35x cash / 40x spins
- Licence: Curacao
- Bitcoin withdrawals Instant
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$1,000 + 200 free spins, wagering 35x cash / 40x spins, minimum deposit NZ$20
Licence on file: Curacao
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Neosurf, Skrill, Skrill 1-Tap, Neteller, Paysafecard, Apple Pay
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Microgaming, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Playtech, Quickspin, Red Tiger Gaming
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PowBet CasinoHas a sportsbook
100% up to NZ$1,000 + 200 free spins
- Deposits from NZ$20
- Wagering 35x
- Licence: Curacao
- Bitcoin withdrawals Instant
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$1,000 + 200 free spins, wagering 35x, minimum deposit NZ$20
Licence on file: Curacao
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Neosurf, Skrill, Skrill 1-Tap, Neteller, Paysafecard, Bank Transfer
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Microgaming, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Playtech, Yggdrasil Gaming, Quickspin
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All Slots Casino
100% welcome package up to NZ$1,500
- Deposits from NZ$5
- Wagering 35x
- Licence: Malta Gaming Authority
- Skrill withdrawals under an hour
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% welcome package up to NZ$1,500, wagering 35x, minimum deposit NZ$5
Licence on file: Malta Gaming Authority
Operator: Baytree Interactive Ltd (69691), Guernsey
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Neosurf, Skrill, Skrill 1-Tap, Neteller, Paysafecard
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Microgaming, Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Red Tiger Gaming, Big Time Gaming, ISoftBet
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Betway Casino
100% up to NZ$500 on each of first 4 deposits
- Deposits from NZ$20
- Wagering 50x
- Licence: Malta Gaming Authority
- Bitcoin withdrawals Instant
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$500 on each of first 4 deposits, wagering 50x, minimum deposit NZ$20
Licence on file: Malta Gaming Authority
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro, POLi, Neosurf, Skrill, Skrill 1-Tap
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Microgaming, Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Big Time Gaming, Hacksaw Gaming
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BitStarz Casino
Welcome package up to NZ$2,000 + 180 free spins
- Deposits from NZ$20
- Wagering 40x
- Licence: Curacao
- Bitcoin withdrawals 3–5 minutes
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: Welcome package up to NZ$2,000 + 180 free spins, wagering 40x, minimum deposit NZ$20
Licence on file: Curacao
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, Visa Credit, MasterCard, Maestro, Neosurf, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Microgaming, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Playtech, Yggdrasil Gaming, Quickspin
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22bet CasinoHas a sportsbook
100% up to NZ$500
- Wagering 50x
- Licence: Canada: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
- Bitcoin withdrawals 3–5 minutes
- Online since 2017
Terms and operator
Published welcome terms: 100% up to NZ$500, wagering 50x
Licence on file: Canada: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Operator: TechSolutions Group N.V. / Marikit Holdings Ltd
Payments and games
Deposit methods: Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Neosurf, Skrill, Skrill 1-Tap, Neteller, Paysafecard
Game studios: Evolution Gaming, NetEnt, Microgaming, Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Quickspin, Red Tiger Gaming
For readers aged 20 and over. Every site here is licensed offshore; New Zealand’s own licences are not issued until 1 December 2026, so no operator can hold one yet. Bonus figures are the operators’ own and change without notice. Free, confidential help: gamblinghelpline.co.nz, 0800 654 655.
Outright Winner
The outright winner is offered on major tournaments and leagues. This is where you are predicting the team or player to win the entire tournament or league before it even starts. For example, this could mean predicting the winner of the Dota 2 International, the LOL Championships or the Overwatch League.
Group Winner
All top-rated eSports NZ sites will also offer Group Winner and Group of Winner markets on major international tournaments. In any tournament, the teams are split into groups for the initial knockout rounds. These can be numbered such as 1, 2, 3, or alphabetised such as Group A, Group B or Group C. The group winner is where you predict the team that will have the most points in their group at the end of the preliminary group stages.
Group of Winner
The Group of Winner eSports market may sound confusing, but is actually related to the above option. This bet involves predicting which group the winner of the tournament will emerge from. For example, you can predict the winner will come from Group A or Group B.
First Blood
First Blood is a poplar option with FPS games like CS:GO, Overwatch, Call of Duty or Rainbow Six. With this bet, you are predicting which team or player will execute the first kill in the game. The options are simple, either it is team A or it is team B.
Odd/Evens Kills
With first person shooter games and some MOBA games, eSports bookmakers will offer markets based on the number of kills executed in the entire game. However, instead of predicting the exact number of kills, you can place a bet on if the kill number will be even such as 10 or odd such as 9. This is where the odd/even kills option comes in.
Knife Round
The Knife Round eSports market is specific to games like Counterstrike: Global Offensive and other FPS Games. With this wager, you are predicting which team will execute the first kill specifically in the knife round. Since the knife round requires a completely different set of tactics, this is a great option to choose.
Map Winner
Competitive Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games are played over a series of maps with the winner being the team to win best out of 3 or best out of 5 maps. Instead of predicting the match winner, you can bet on a specific map in the game. This is a bit like set betting in Tennis where any player can win a set, but lose the match.
Map 1 Overtime
Map 1 Overtime is one of the more difficult eSports markets to predict. In principal, the bet is quite basic as you are predicting whether the first map of the game will go into overtime or not. But this can be tricky, since every match is played out differently even if the basic team strategies are the same.
Now you know what’s on offer, you can get in on the action at the best eSports NZ bookmakers online.
