The most popular esports games combine competitive gameplay, massive prize pools, and engaged global audiences. Here's what to watch and bet on in 2025:

League of Legends remains the dominant MOBA, featuring the prestigious World Championship with a $7M prize pool. Regional leagues like LCK (Korea), LEC (Europe), and LCS (North America) provide year-round competition.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) continues as a premier FPS esport through the ESL Pro League and BLAST Premier circuits. Major tournaments regularly offer multi-million dollar prizes and draw massive viewership.

Valorant's explosive growth continues with the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) offering a $10M prize pool. The tactical shooter's fast-paced action and strategic depth make it popular with viewers and bettors.

Dota 2's The International remains esports' richest tournament, with 2024's $40M prize pool expected to grow in 2025. The year-round Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) features top teams competing globally.

Other major titles include:

• Call of Duty League (CDL): $2.4M Championship prize pool
• Fortnite: $4M World Cup featuring solo and team formats
• Overwatch 2: Resurgent scene with 30% viewership growth
• Rocket League: $6M prize pool in RLCS championships

For successful betting:

• Study team/player performance statistics
• Understand game mechanics and meta strategies
• Follow regional leagues and international tournaments
• Use reputable betting platforms with esports focus

The 2025 esports calendar promises exciting competition across all major titles, with growing prize pools and viewership expected to set new records.

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