Dota 2: News

How to bet on Dota 2 and its amazing esports scene

Valve's flagship game Dota 2's has shown continuous growth since its inception in 2011. Most notably, it has the largest competitive scene thanks to its own tournament, The International, which has been vital to the esports scene.

A guide to Dota 2 Pro Circuit betting

Dota 2 Pro Circuit is one of the biggest stages in the esports industry thanks to its intense games played all season long. In case you don’t know, this league also has an active betting scene that you should check out. Learn more about DPC betting here in Sportsbet.

How much do Dota 2 team rankings change in a year?

Dota 2 is one of the most popular games in the world. Its rankings are dynamic due to the increasing skills and popularity of some of its teams. You will be surprised at how easily a team can change its ranking in over a few months in a season.

Top DOTA 2 betting strategies

Dota 2 esports has been one of the strongest in the betting scene. Some bettors go into the platforms with limited knowledge of the betting markets. Let’s talk about the tactics that you can use with your betting and information you should know about the Dota Pro Circuit.

5 Most skilled DOTA 2 players to make history

Dota 2 was merely a sequel and remake of the old Defense of the Ancients modified map. Now, it has become one of the most popular esports games players, and the best players to ever play it have made their marks in esports history.

Why Arc Warden is a top hero in Dota 2

Zet is one of the best ranged heroes in Dota 2 who has a lot of skills that can nuke enemies at will. Players pick him as one of the strong heroes who can control the pace of the game thanks to the micro skills that allows him to help his teammates in the best way he can.

Learning how to play Warlock in Dota 2

Demnok Lannik, more known as the Warlock, is a hero used by many players thanks to his spells. He is one of the heroes who can be used to control certain areas as he can use his skills and add more help to his teammates in the fight. This is why it is vital to learn how to use him.

Team Secret mutually parts ways with carry MATUMBAMAN

Team Secret has parted ways with another star as Lasse ‘MATUMBAMAN’ Urpalainen has mutually parted ways with the organization. This leaves Secret with the three longest-tenured players led by founding member and team captain, Clement ‘Puppey’ Ivanov.

EG's woes continue to pull them down

The Evil Geniuses was America’s last hope in The International 10. They fell down in the lower bracket for the first time and were soon taken out of the contest for good. The team’s woes continue to bring them down despite having a great run in 2021.

Paris SG.LGD wins the 2021 OGA Dota PIT Invitational

Even if they lost their mid player, Paris SG.LGD still won OGA Dota PIT Invitational with the team’s coach Zhang ‘xiao8’ Ning as their stand-in mid player. Their usual mid player Cheng ‘NothingToSay’ Jin Xiang is still struggling with his visa which is worrying for the near future.

Tips on how to bet on the Dota 2 BTS Pro Series

Beyond the Summit regularly holds an event outside of the Dota Pro Circuit. Since this event is one of the best tournaments that you can watch in the Dota 2 scene, you should take a shot at wagering on the exciting games. Check out these tips to succeed in BTS Pro Series betting.

Why Io is the best hero that every support main needs to play

Dota 2 is filled with solid heroes that can make a huge impact with their kit. You can always expect a hero that stands out in the metagame but Io is always up there. Let’s talk about Io, a hero that fundamentally changed Dota since its release.

Everything you need to know about playing Enigma

Enigma is clearly one of the best heroes in Dota 2 thanks to his crippling abilities. He is used by a lot of players in the current meta as his skills make it easy to manage battles on all fronts in the map. He is also a formidable jungler and pusher with his ability to create creeps.

A guide to playing support to gain MMR

The support role has always been the bane of most beginner players because its playstyle is not as fun to use during the late games as newbies perceive. However, the more you learn how to play support roles, the better your perception of the game will be.

Why Terrorblade is the best hero for beginner carry roles

Have you ever felt tired of playing the same hero over and over again as an amateur Dota 2 player? Perhaps you kept feeding with Sniper or Drow Ranger that puts your losing streak to double digits. Playing a slightly more complex hero like Terrorblade should do the trick.

Why the 2018-19 OG squad is the best team in Dota 2 history

Over the years, Dota 2 has been dominated by strong teams in The International’s big stage. OG is the winningest team at TI with two straight wins back in 2018 and 2019. Let’s talk about why the 2018-19 OG lineup is the best team in Dota 2 history.

Why the new Evil Geniuses squad has massive potential

Evil Geniuses’ Dota 2 squad has undergone a huge revamp with two new players. With the additions of Egor 'Nightfall' Grigorenko and the legendary Jesse ‘JerAx’ Vainikka, they are loaded with talent. Let’s talk about why this new lineup has the potential to become a top team.

OG unveils a brand new roster for the 2021-22 Dota Pro Circuit

Two-time The International winners OG has created a brand new team with prodigious players built around coach turned player Mikhail ‘Misha’ Agatov. The remaining three players from the TI10 squad have either retired or taken an extended break away from competitive Dota 2.

Elephant shuts down after an underwhelming DPC campaign

After forming a superstar-laden squad, Team Elephant did not live up to expectations. The team has shut down the squad and has released all five players. When they started up, Elephant was one of the biggest threats in the Dota Pro Circuit but they failed to meet their potential.

How to win with Axe on big tourneys

Axe is one of the best heroes known for his strong damage and thick armour. This hero is all about scoring kills which makes him one of the best picks when it comes to playing tourneys and even local matches for every aggressive player in Dota 2.