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PandaScore launches dedicated esports BetBuilder

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4 years ago

November 3, 2022

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Following the successful launch of PandaScore’s revamped Widget 2.0 product, leading esports data and odds supplier PandaScore has rolled out an esports-specific BetBuilder product.

The innovation allows PandaScore’s global customer base the ability to offer catered, more engaging betting opportunities for each individual esport. On CSGO, League of Legends and Dota 2, users will be able to bet on markets from the same match, on odds modelled uniquely for BetBuilder, rather than simple combinations or multiplication.

Operators who have embraced the PandaScore BetBuilder have seen a significant boost to the performance of their esports betting vertical – the product delivers margin performance in the double digits.

PandaScore’s Player Props markets, where fans can bet on their favourite players to top the kill count also benefits from the BetBuilder product – fans can factor in a specific player scoring the most kills alongside their team winning to create a betting experience that’s a game within a game.
Further, it’s been established that on average, esports bettors bet smaller amounts than traditional sports bettors, but they have a greater spread – preferring to place money on multiple individual stakes. The main motivator behind this isn’t chasing the best possible return, but because esports players bet because it’s a wrapper to the entertainment experience.

Now fans can place multiple bets on the same game through PandaScore’s BetBuilder, enriching their whole betting experience, encouraging deeper levels of engagement, and building their own stories for their favourite esports matches. The operators can create campaigns from upcoming exciting player versus player match-ups in the most anticipated matches, and leverage the same-match player props markets in the BetBuilder.

“As soon as we integrated PandaScore’s BetBuilder, it exceeded our expectations. The users fell in love with the feature right away,” stated CSGO500’s Sportsbook Manager. The possibility to bet on multiple markets within the same match is hugely sought after among the esports betting community and it gives us a massive competitive advantage to have the dedicated esports BetBuilder already live.

“Ever since launching the product we’ve noticed a vast increase in the betting volume, and the margins have been hitting double digits, which is all we’ve ever wanted.”

Commenting on the latest product to launch, PandaScore CEO Flavien Guillocheau commented, “We’re excited to roll out BetBuilder with more partners as they can give esports fans the in-depth, rich experiences they want and expect when they bet on esports.

“Our partners will unlock new means of engaging with their customers through more vibrant connections and greater choices on the events they bet on – something we should always strive for as an industry.”

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G2’s Otis Lawrence wins 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship

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21 hours ago

May 29, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Welsh driver beats Ismael Fahssi by two points after a 12-round season running March 27 to May 28 with a $750,000 prize pool.

G2-backed Alpine Sim Racing driver Otis Lawrence has been crowned 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Champion after the season concluded on May 28.

The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship ran from March 27 to May 28 and featured a $750,000 prize pool. Drivers representing Formula 1 teams competed across four events, starting with a live opener at DreamHack Birmingham.

The title was decided at the final event. Lawrence secured multiple race victories across 12 rounds and finished top of the standings.

Lawrence won the championship by two points ahead of Scuderia Ferrari HP Esports driver Ismael Fahssi. Reigning champion Jarno Opmeer of Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing placed third overall.

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Esports Foundation books Paris Expo Porte de Versailles for Esports World Cup 2026

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2 days ago

May 28, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The Esports Foundation (EF) has confirmed Paris Expo Porte de Versailles as the venue for Esports World Cup 2026, scheduled to run in Paris, France, from July 06 through August 23.

EF said tickets for all 25 competitions will go on sale from Friday, May 29, 2026, via esportsworldcup.com/tickets. The organiser said the venue will host competition arenas, broadcast operations, and fan activations across the seven-week programme.

According to EF, more than 2,000 players from over 200 Clubs and more than 100 countries will compete for a $75 million prize pool as part of the event’s cross-game Club Championship. The tournament lineup spans major competitive genres, including first-person shooters, strategy, sports, MOBAs, battle royales, fighting games, racing games, and Chess.

EF also outlined ticketing tiers, including Regular Tournament Passes, Premium Tournament Passes (with fast-track entry and a limited-edition goodie bag), Daily Regular Tournament Passes, and tiered Final Day seating zones (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) for select championship matches across VALORANT, League of Legends, Rocket League, and Counter-Strike 2.

The published schedule lists Week 1 events including VALORANT (July 9–12), ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs (Apex Legends) (July 7–11), Dota 2 (July 7–12), and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (July 8–11), with Counter-Strike 2 closing out Week 7 from August 19–23 alongside Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship, Trackmania, and CROSSFIRE.

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Esports Foundation sets Esports World Cup 2026 venue at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

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3 days ago

May 27, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Tickets go on sale May 29 for the seven-week Paris event running July 6 to August 23, with a $75 million prize pool across 25 competitions.

The Esports Foundation (EF) has confirmed Paris Expo Porte de Versailles as the venue for the Esports World Cup 2026, scheduled for July 06 through August 23 in Paris, France.

Ticket sales open Friday, May 29, 2026 via esportsworldcup.com/tickets. EF said the event will run for seven weeks and span 25 competitions, with more than 2,000 players from over 200 Clubs and more than 100 countries competing for a $75 million prize pool.

EF said Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will host competition arenas, broadcast operations, fan activations, and festival experiences. The organiser also pointed to the venue’s track record as the home of Paris Games Week since 2010 and as a site used during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Ticketing includes Regular Tournament Passes and Premium Tournament Passes, alongside Daily Regular Tournament Passes. For select championship matches across VALORANT, League of Legends, Rocket League, and Counter-Strike 2, EF said “Final Day Seating Zones” will be split into Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers.

The published schedule lists Week 1 events including VALORANT (July 9–12), ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs for Apex Legends (July 7–11), Dota 2 (July 7–12), and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (July 8–11), concluding in Week 7 with Counter-Strike 2 (August 19–23), Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship (August 19–22), Trackmania (August 19–22), and CROSSFIRE (August 18–22).

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