The Roots of Lucrative Esports Gambling Form CS:GO Betting

Following the soaring popularity <strong>of</strong> Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (<strong>CS</strong>:<strong>GO</strong>) or esports in general, the industry <strong>of</strong> online gambling has become universal—through social media or word <strong>of</strong> mouth. <strong>Gambling</strong> laws and restrictions still exist today, yes, but many people are still participating since the invention <strong>of</strong> Bitcoin, a Cryptocurrency that allows decentralized peer-to-peer transactions. In a sense, gamblers have ran out <strong>of</strong> excuses not to bet.Online sportsbook allows <strong>CS</strong>:<strong>GO</strong> betting through Bitcoins or other currencies, while the Steam Marketplace allows them to trade or bet with Skins. Hence the popular practice “Skin <strong>Gambling</strong>”.