GG.BET has announced the launch of a dedicated €20,000 betting tournament to coincide with Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Krakow 2026, one of the most anticipated Counter-Strike 2 events of the year. Running from January 22 to February 9, the promotion rewards GG.BET customers for placing winning bets on CS2 matches, with the top 100 participants sharing the total prize pool.

Betting meets competition during IEM Krakow

IEM Krakow 2026 will take place from January 28 to February 8, marking a historic moment for the Intel Extreme Masters series. For the first time, the iconic IEM playoffs will move away from Katowice and be hosted in Krakow, adding an extra layer of excitement to an already legendary esports tournament.

As the world’s best CS2 teams battle on the main stage, GG.BET is offering fans an opportunity to compete off the server through its Legendary Krakow Tournament, designed to reward consistency and smart betting throughout the event.

How the GG.BET tournament works

Participation in the tournament is simple and open to eligible customers:

1. Log in or register at GG.BET (21+ only).
2. Navigate to the Competition section, select “Legendary Krakow Tournament”, and click Join.

All winning bets placed on IEM Krakow 2026 and other CS2 tournaments at odds of 1.50 or higher count toward the leaderboard. Each successful bet earns points equal to the stake amount — for example, a €100 winning bet earns 100 points.

€20,000 prize pool and leaderboard rewards

The tournament features a €20,000 total prize pool, distributed among the top 100 players on the leaderboard. The highest-ranked participants can earn cash prizes of up to €2,000, making every winning wager an opportunity to climb the standings.

The more points accumulated during the tournament period, the greater the chance of securing a top-100 finish and a share of the prize money.

Multiple betting options, including Bet Builder

GG.BET customers can earn points using a wide range of betting formats, including:

• Single bets
• Accumulators
• System bets

Players can also take advantage of Bet Builder, which allows the creation of custom bets by combining multiple markets from a single CS2 match. Available options include map winner, individual player kills, total rounds played, and other popular CS2 markets, often with boosted combined odds.

A timely promotion for CS2 esports fans

With IEM Krakow 2026 set to redefine the Intel Extreme Masters legacy and showcase elite Counter-Strike 2 competition, GG.BET’s €20,000 tournament offers fans an additional way to engage with the action. By combining esports knowledge with strategic betting, participants can turn every winning pick into leaderboard points and real cash rewards.

Further details about the tournament and participation rules are available directly on the GG.BET platform.

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LEON Esports is excited to announce a new partnership with GamerLegion’s Counter-Strike 2 team — a leading German esports organization ranked among the top 15 teams in the world, renowned for its consistent top-tier performances.

This collaboration marks a new chapter for LEON Esports, as the brand continues to expand its presence in competitive gaming. Over the years, LEON has become an active force in esports — supporting professional teams and hosting its own tournaments across titles like  CS2, Dota, Free Fire and Deadlock.

Together with GamerLegion, LEON Esports aims to bring even more action and engagement to fans — with exclusive offers, special markets, social media giveaways, and more challenges made for true esports and betting enthusiasts.

This partnership follows LEON’s successful collaborations with other major esports organizations such as SAW (Portugal), FlyQuest (Australia), and NFA (Brazil) — strengthening its position as one of the key players in the global esports scene.

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BETBY, the leading provider of innovative sportsbook solutions, has further strengthened its esports portfolio by expanding its player props coverage across the most popular competitive gaming titles: Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, and Valorant.

The update extends to both pre-match and live betting, introducing a variety of new markets that add depth to the esports betting experience. Among the highlights are new player performance markets such as total kills available across all four titles, total headshots for Counter-Strike 2, or most kills for Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and League of Legends.

These markets bring a new dimension to esports betting, allowing users to follow individual performance metrics and in-game outcomes in real time. By covering both live and pre-match events, BETBY ensures that its partners can deliver an immersive experience at every stage of competition.

This enhancement follows a series of updates that have reinforced BETBY’s position as a tier-one esports content provider. Over the past twelve months, BETBY’s work in esports has been recognised with six industry awards, reflecting growing recognition of the supplier’s esports excellence and contribution to shaping the future of the esports betting ecosystem.

Kirill Nekrasov, Head of Sportsbook Product at BETBY, commented: “Esports audiences are incredibly engaged and data-savvy, they follow players and statistics as closely as the matches themselves. By expanding our player props coverage across major titles, we’re giving operators the ability to offer users a more granular and dynamic betting experience, both before the match and live in-play. Combined with our already launched H2H markets across all top-tier titles and MVP offerings for major tournaments, this update further strengthens our position as a leading B2B esports solutions provider.”

To find out more about BETBY’s cutting-edge sportsbook solution visit booth 4045 during SiGMA Central Europe. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with BETBY’s team, and discover how the supplier’s solutions and services can be their winning aspect for their iGaming project.

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