Counter-Strike 2 launched in 2023 as Valve’s tactical FPS successor to CS:GO, rebuilt on the Source 2 engine. Stake CS2 betting covers match winners, map winners, and series outcomes across Majors, ESL Pro League, BLAST Premier, and IEM events. You can place a pre-match wager before the map veto or switch to live betting once the pistol round starts. Odds shift throughout each map, and Stake CS2 betting stays available through the desktop site and the Stake app for bettors across Canada.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Valve Corporation |
| Release Date | September 27, 2023 (worldwide launch; limited beta since March 22, 2023) |
| Genre | Tactical first-person shooter (FPS) |
| Steam Rating | Very Positive, based on recent and all-time user reviews |
| Awards & Nominations | Esports Game of the Year, Esports Awards 2023; Best Esports Game nominee, The Game Awards 2023; multiple Esports Awards wins for the Counter-Strike franchise since 2018 |
Stake covers matches from the world’s leading CS2 organizations across Majors and top competitions. You can back these teams pre-match or in-play as maps and rounds unfold.
Ukraine-based organization; IEM Katowice 2023 champions; consistent Major playoff qualifier since CS2’s 2023 launch; roster built around b1t as entry fragger and Aleksib as in-game leader (IGL); strong map pool on Mirage and Ancient.
International roster with players from Finland, Sweden, Brazil, and Israel; PGL Antwerp 2022 Major champions; regular Major playoff presence in the CS2 era; known for aggressive AWP-led opening duels and T-side executes.
French-anchored roster led by ZywOo; PGL Copenhagen 2024 Major champions; top ESL Pro League and BLAST Premier finishes; deep map pool across Ancient, Mirage, and Inferno.
CIS-region organization; Perfect World Shanghai 2024 Major champions; known for lurker-style map control and strong CT-side retakes; regular Major playoff qualifier.
European roster featuring NiKo; multiple Major semifinal and quarterfinal finishes since CS2’s 2023 release; known for clutch performances in late rounds; consistent presence in ESL Pro League and BLAST Premier playoffs.
German esports organization; IEM tournament titles in 2024 and 2025; roster built around disciplined utility usage and strong support-role rotations; regular ESL Pro League playoff team.
Brazilian organization; South America’s top CS2 representative at recent Majors; known for aggressive pistol round setups; group stage and playoff appearances across the CS2 season.
Danish organization; four-time CS:GO Major champion between 2017 and 2019; historic anchor-based CT setups on Dust II and Nuke; rebuilding roster for the CS2 competitive scene.
An active Stake account is required before you can place any CS2 wager. The steps below cover account setup through your first CS2 bet.
Sign up on Stake with your email, phone number, or a linked account, then complete verification to activate wagering.
Select Esports from the sportsbook menu, then choose Counter-Strike 2 to view live and upcoming matches.
Select a fixture from a listed tournament, such as an ESL Pro League or BLAST Premier match, then choose the specific map if a map winner market applies.
Pick a market such as match winner, map handicap, total rounds, or pistol round winner from the odds board.
Type your wager amount into the bet slip, review the odds, then confirm the bet to place it.
The Stake app puts every CS2 fixture, map, and market on your phone. You can track live odds for ESL Pro League, BLAST Premier, IEM, and Major matches without opening a browser tab. Bet slips, live scores, and round-by-round updates stay synced between the app and the desktop site.
CS2 odds on Stake reflect the expected outcome of a match, map, or round based on the two competing teams. Odds shift with recent team form, head-to-head results, current standings, map pool strength, and roster changes ahead of a fixture. During a live series, pistol round results, economy state such as eco, force buy, or full buy, and T-side or CT-side performance change the odds as each map develops. A bomb plant, a defuse attempt, or a site retake can each shift live odds within seconds. Group stage odds differ from playoff or Grand Final odds due to the higher elimination stakes at later tournament rounds. Stake CS2 betting displays odds before a match starts and updates them continuously once a series goes live.
Stake supports a defined set of verified CS2 betting markets covering series outcomes, individual maps, rounds, and player performance.
| Betting Market | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Match Winner | Pick which team wins the overall series | Team Vitality to beat MOUZ in a BO3 |
| Map Winner | Pick which team wins a specific map within the series | NAVI to win Map 1 on Mirage |
| Map Handicap | Wager on a team to cover a set map advantage or deficit | FaZe Clan -1.5 maps in a BO3 |
| Round Handicap | Wager on a team’s round total relative to a set handicap | G2 Esports +3.5 rounds on Inferno |
| Total Maps | Bet on the combined number of maps played in a series | Over 2.5 maps in a BO3 |
| Total Rounds | Bet on the combined round count on a specific map | Under 24.5 rounds on Ancient |
| Correct Score | Predict the exact series score | Team Spirit to win 2-1 |
| Series Winner | Pick the winner of a multi-map series | MOUZ to win the series 2-0 |
| Pistol Round Winner | Bet on which team wins the first pistol round of a map | Astralis to win Pistol Round 1 on Nuke |
| Player Props | Wager on individual player stats such as kills, headshots, or ADR across a map | Over 20.5 kills for ZywOo on Mirage |
| First Map Winner | Predict which team takes the opening map of a series | FURIA to win the first map |
| Live Betting | Place wagers on match winner, map winner, or total rounds after the series is underway | Backing G2 Esports live after they drop Map 1 |
CS2 matches run as best-of-1, best-of-3, or best-of-5 series, depending on the tournament stage. Group stages often use BO1 or BO3, while playoffs and Grand Finals typically use BO3 or BO5.
Before a series starts, both teams ban and pick maps from CS2’s active map pool, which includes Mirage, Inferno, Ancient, Nuke, Overpass, Anubis, and Dust II. The veto order determines which maps get played and in what sequence.
Each map opens with a pistol round at the start of both halves, where both teams buy pistols and limited utility such as smokes or flashes due to a fixed starting economy. Winning a pistol round often funds a full buy of rifles, such as the AK-47 for the Terrorist side or the M4A4 for the Counter-Terrorist side, in the following round.
Yes. Stake CS2 betting supports live wagering on match winner, map winner, and total rounds markets once a series is underway.
Stake processes withdrawals through the same payment method used for your deposit where possible, including cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether, plus available options for players in Canada.
The IGL calls strategies, map positions, and utility usage during a round. Teams with a stable IGL often show more consistent tactical execution across maps.
Yes. A new player entering a lineup or an IGL swap can shift a team’s map pool, tactical approach, and short-term results, which is worth checking before placing a wager.
Yes. Players must meet the legal gambling age requirement in their province of residence before registering a Stake account.
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