Esports Betting

Casual observers refer to competitions as "tournaments," but insiders commonly use "event" to encompass all types of organized esports competitions where bets occur.

While "live betting" is widely used, insiders prefer the term "in-play betting" to emphasize the real-time nature of wagers during the ongoing match.

Outsiders refer to the betting chance simply as "odds," but insiders call it a "market," signifying the dynamic environment of available betting options.

Outsiders call the money received after betting a "return," while insiders use "payout" to describe the specific amount distributed by the bookmaker or platform.

Both terms describe wagering using in-game cosmetic items ('skins'), but insiders use "skin gambling" to emphasize the aspect of chance-based play rather than straightforward betting.

Casual observers often say "bet" for any stake placed, while insiders prefer "wager" to emphasize the formal action of placing a risk with expected value in esports context.

Although outsiders use the formal term "bookmaker," insiders prefer the casual and succinct "bookie" to refer to the operator accepting bets.

While casual observers term cheating as "match fixing," insiders often use "ghosting" specifically to describe receiving illicit external information during live play.

Outsiders say "professional player" formally, whereas insiders often shorten it to "pro" in discussions and analyses.

Casual observers broadly label unfair play as "cheating," but insiders use "smurfing" to describe a skilled player using a secondary account to gain an unfair advantage in lower ranks.