Dota 2 is a real-time strategy game developed and published by Valve Corporation and distributed in 2012 in digital format on the Steam platform. In July 2013, however, versions dedicated to macOS and Linux platforms were launched. In Dota 2 the main objective for each of the two teams is to destroy the fortress of the opposing team . Every single player controls a hero and must participate in the game by coordinating with the other team members.

Battles are usually held within paths linking the two bases, flanked by various defense towers. There are several game modes, among the most common we find All Pick, All Random, Captains Mode, SIngle Draft ; the different game mechanics vary according to these modes, even if there are different points in common to all the games. First of all, there is the choice of the character: the player can choose one hero among 111 characters, and each of them is equipped with peculiar skills.

What is Dota 2?

Dota 2, just like League of Legends, is a game of the MOBA genre (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena). Two teams, made up of five players each, face off on a generated landscape known as the Map. The goal is to destroy the Ancient in the enemy base, which is a large well-fortified object. The Ancient is protected by numerous defenses, as well as by various neutral dangers distributed in various points of the Map, which can damage both teams.

Each player selects a character, called a hero, whom he will control in a Dota 2 game. The respective team then travels to try and destroy the opponent's Ancient. There are creatures that must be destroyed to receive gold, which can be spent in the shop to purchase other powerful weapons and more effective defense objects. As your hero kills and destroys new dangers, he increases his experience and becomes more lethal.

In the end, the heroes of the two factions meet and fight: the defeated regenerates in their base and the winner continues to enter the enemy territory. Then start a new game until one of the two teams obtains an unsurpassed advantage in the match at the best of three or five.

Dota also includes various special functions, such as the day / night system that affects the heroes' abilities and a "buyback" system, that is the possibility to regenerate immediately after dying, paying a certain price.

However, it is also an exciting game and the biggest matches attract thousands of spectators who follow the events in huge stadiums.
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Dota 2 as a professional eSport

Dota was released in July 2013, but despite the relatively recent release, its spread has increased considerably. Today, Dota 2 is one of the most popular eSports in the world and the tournament prize pools are remarkably high.

In fact, the jackpots are so rich that some players have become professional gamers in order to play Dota 2 full time. The most important Dota 2 tournament is The International, which is held every year and sees 18 teams compete to win a slice of the incredible prize pool of 25 million euros ... not to mention the fact that this amount increases every year!

Teams from all over the world participate in qualifying matches in an attempt to win a spot in The International tournament. These tournaments are organized in the Dota Pro circuit, where the teams compete to prove their worth on the biggest stage ever.

The International has been played all over the world, from Cologne to Seattle, from Vancouver to Shanghai. It is held every August and attracts millions of fans online.

Up to the summer of 2020 there were 75 gamers who became millionaires playing Dota 2. These numbers far exceed those of League of Legend or CS:GO. China is generally considered to be the strongest country in Dota 2, with teams like Newbee, LGD, Vici Gaming and Invictus Gaming; many European teams, however, such as Team Liquid, Virtus Pro and Team Secret, demonstrate considerable strength at the highest level.

Dota 2 Betting

With the increase in the spread of Dota 2 in the few years since its launch, the popularity of betting on this specific eSport has also grown. Dota 2 presents all the elements that make any sport interesting to follow. It may be full of action, but the technical aspect of the game can be even more important. Analysis is fundamental in the game, which therefore attracts more experienced bettors who use their ability to examine the teams and a game in progress to place the perfect pre-game or in-play bet.

The most common type of bet on Dota 2 betting tips is that of winning the match. It is a linear bet, where you simply bet on who will win the game. Many Dota 2 match predictions are played in the best of three or five, so teams have the chance to recover if something goes drastically wrong in the first match.

An example of a bet on a Dota 2 match consists, for example, in betting on the victory of the Alliance against Gambit eSports, at odds of 2.20. If the Alliances actually win, you win the bet.

Another widespread type of bet on the result in Dota 2 is that on the Map. Each game within a match of best three or five is called the Map. You can bet on the team you think will win a Map, usually the first or last one. For example, you can bet on the Mineski win against Team Serenity in the first game and if they win, your bet is a winner.

The bets on the result also concern the main leagues. In this case, instead of betting on the victory of a certain match by a certain team, you bet on the victory in the whole tournament. Bets on the result during The International tournament are very popular in the betting world on Dota 2. However, teams can wreak havoc from time to time. In fact, there have been cases where the favorites have failed miserably in the biggest championship of this eSport. This means that teams for which high odds are offered can also win.

With the help of our monthly tipster community we offer competitions among punters to offer the best dota 2 betting predictions.

Place in-play bets on Dota 2

You also have the opportunity to place many in-play bets or live betting as Dota 2 Tips. In-play bets are a great way to place your bets during a match rather than grouping them all on a pre-match result. This means that you can follow the swing of the odds as the games are played. This way you will also know who is winning at any given time and who is expected to win.

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