12Bet eSports Betting in India

12Bet covers the most competitive esports titles played globally, with markets available for both major international events and regional leagues. The following disciplines are available for betting on the platform:

• Counter-Strike 2 (CS2);
• Dota 2;
• League of Legends;
• Valorant;
• StarCraft II;
• Mobile Legends: Bang Bang;
• King of Glory;
• FIFA (eFootball);
• Overwatch 2;
• Rainbow Six Siege.

The 12Bet app is available for Android and iOS devices and provides full access to all esports markets, live betting, and account management. Indian users can download it directly without relying on an app store listing. Follow these steps to download the app and place your first esports bet:

1. Visit the 12Bet site on your mobile browser. Open your preferred browser on your Android or iOS device and navigate to the 12Bet website.
2. Download the app for your device. For Android, download the APK file directly from the site; for iOS, follow the link to install the app via the App Store profile.
3. Allow installation from unknown sources (Android only). Go to your device Settings, enable “Install unknown apps” for your browser, then open the downloaded APK to complete installation.
4. Log in or register. Open the app, sign in with your existing credentials or complete a new registration, selecting INR as your account currency.
5. Go to the eSports section. Tap the main menu, select “eSports,” and browse live and upcoming matches across CS2, Dota 2, Valorant, and other available titles.
6. Place your bet. Tap your chosen market, enter your stake in the bet slip, and confirm the wager to go live.

New 12Bet players in India receive a sports welcome bonus of 88% on their first deposit, up to a maximum of ₹8,000. This bonus applies to the sportsbook, meaning you can use it directly on esports markets including CS2, Dota 2, Valorant, and League of Legends. The bonus funds are credited automatically after your qualifying deposit is processed. Complete the following steps to claim your welcome bonus:

1. Register a new account. Sign up on 12Bet, providing accurate personal details and selecting INR as your currency.
2. Verify your account. Submit a valid government-issued ID such as an Aadhaar card or PAN card to pass the KYC verification step.
3. Opt in to the welcome bonus. During registration or in the promotions section, confirm your participation in the sports welcome bonus offer before depositing.
4. Make a qualifying deposit. Deposit a minimum amount via UPI, Net Banking, PhonePe, or another supported INR method; an 88% bonus is applied automatically up to ₹8,000.
5. Use bonus funds on esports markets. Navigate to the eSports section and place bets on any available title; check the current bonus wagering requirements in the promotions terms to track rollover progress.

The esports betting section at 12Bet covers a broad range of market types, suited to both straightforward predictions and more strategic wagering approaches across different game formats.

• Match Winner: A bet on which team or player wins the overall match series, the most common entry point for new esports bettors;
• Map/Game Winner: A bet on the winner of a specific map or game within a best-of series, available for CS2, Dota 2, Valorant, and League of Legends;
• Map Handicap: A handicap applied to the map score, so a favoured team must win by a set number of maps to cover the line;
• Total Maps Over/Under: A bet on whether the total number of maps played in a series will be above or below a bookmaker-set figure;
• Total Rounds Over/Under: Available for round-based games like CS2 and Valorant; a bet on whether total rounds played in a map exceed or fall short of the set line;
• Correct Score: A bet on the exact map score of the series, for example 2-0 or 2-1 in a best-of-three;
• First Blood: A bet on which team scores the first kill in a designated map or match;
• First Tower/First Roshan: Specific objective-based markets available for Dota 2 and League of Legends;
• Outright Winner: A bet on the tournament or league champion, available for major events like IEM Katowice, The International, and VCT Champions;
• Live/In-Play Betting: Bets placed on any of the above markets after the match has started, with odds updated continuously as the game progresses.

12Bet covers major esports events year-round, spanning the most competitive titles globally. The table below lists the games available for esports betting and their top tournaments.

12Bet has been operating as a licensed online bookmaker since 2007 and has built a platform specifically suited to the needs of Indian bettors, including dedicated esports coverage. Here is what sets the platform apart:

• Competitive esports odds: 12Bet publishes odds across CS2, Dota 2, Valorant, League of Legends, and other titles with market-competitive margins, giving your bets better long-term value;
• 88% welcome bonus up to ₹8,000: New players receive one of the more generous sportsbook welcome offers available to Indian users, usable directly on esports markets;
• INR payment support: Deposits and withdrawals are processed in Indian Rupees via UPI, Net Banking, PhonePe, and other locally familiar methods, with no currency conversion fees;
• 24/7 customer support: Live chat and email support are available around the clock in English, with response times suited to live-betting situations where speed matters;
• Full-featured mobile app: The Android APK and iOS app deliver the complete 12Bet esports betting experience, including live markets, in-play stats, and bet slip management, on any smartphone.

Applying a structured approach to your esports bets produces more consistent results than acting on instinct alone. The following tips are applicable across all disciplines available on 12Bet.

• Set a fixed bankroll and stake size: Decide on a total betting bankroll before you start and limit each individual bet to 1-5% of that total, which protects your funds during losing streaks across a long tournament cycle;
• Specialise in one or two games: Betting on CS2 or Dota 2 with deep knowledge of team rosters, patch histories, and meta trends gives you a measurable edge over bettors spreading stakes across unfamiliar titles;
• Track recent team form and head-to-head records: A team winning three consecutive matches on LAN carries different odds value than one on a four-match losing streak; always check stats on sources like HLTV.org for CS2 or Liquipedia for Dota 2 before placing;
• Use live betting to find value mid-match: Live esports odds frequently shift after an early objective loss or round deficit that does not reflect a team’s actual win probability; in-play markets on 12Bet update continuously and create entry points with better value than pre-match lines;
• Avoid accumulator overload on esports: Combining more than three esports legs in a parlay significantly increases variance; two-leg or single-game accumulators on well-researched matchups produce a more sustainable approach;
• Review bonus wagering terms before betting big: The 88% welcome bonus comes with rollover requirements; allocating a portion of your bonus balance to lower-odds esports markets such as match winner helps clear the wagering threshold more efficiently.