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Gabby Chan League of Legends Yesterday
League of Legends Weekly Betting Preview: LCK 2025 Season and LPL Split 2 Week 4 Explore our League of Legends weekly betting preview for the LCK and LPL. Dive into Pinnacle's odds, expert predictions, and top esports insights to stay ahead of the game.
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Gabby Chan League of Legends Mar 31, 2025
Understanding Fearless Draft in League of Legends Esports Fearless Draft was first implemented in top-tier leagues during the 2025 Split 1 and the First Stand tournament. After its intriguing debut, Riot Games announced on March 16, 2025, that Fearless Draft will remain for the remainder of the 2025 season. Here’s everything you need to know about Fearless Draft and how it impacts the game.
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Gabby Chan League of Legends Mar 14, 2025
League of Legends First Stand 2025 Knockout Stage Preview After the five-day Round Robin stage, the knockout stage of First Stand 2025 kicks off on March 15! Pinnacle is here to preview the four playoff teams and their opening matches in the semifinals.
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Gabby Chan League of Legends Mar 6, 2025
League of Legends First Stand 2025 Preview The newly announced international League of Legends event, First Stand, will be held for the first time between March 10 and 16 in Seoul, South Korea.
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Gabby Chan League of Legends Feb 27, 2025
League of Legends Weekly Best Bets: LPL Split 1 Grand Final Explore League of Legends weekly best bets for the LPL. Dive into Pinnacle's odds, expert predictions, and top esports insights to stay ahead of the game.
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Gabby Chan League of Legends Oct 29, 2024
League of Legends Worlds 2024: Grand Final preview After more than a month of intense competition, the League of Legends Worlds 2024 tournament has reached its final chapter — the Grand Final. Held on November 2 at the O2 Arena in London, this ultimate showdown will feature the top team from the LPL, BLG, going head-to-head against the most legendary team in League of Legends history, T1.
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Gabby Chan League of Legends Oct 22, 2024
League of Legends Worlds 2024: semifinals preview As League of Legends Worlds 2024 continues, there have been many unexpected outcomes in the quarterfinals, demonstrating that teams that are well-prepared and able to pick unconventional champions while playing innovative strategies around them hold a significant advantage. The last four teams standing - two from the LPL and two from the LCK - have all showcased solid performances, highlighting their strength as potential contenders for the World Championship title.
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Gabby Chan League of Legends Oct 15, 2024
League of Legends Worlds 2024: quarterfinals preview After nine intense days of competition in the Swiss stage, the final eight teams advancing to the knockout stage have been decided! Like last year, the quarterfinals will feature four LPL teams, three LCK teams, and one team from the LCS. All matches in the quarterfinals will be played in a best-of-five (Bo5) format. This article will break down the four exciting matchups in the League of Legends Worlds 2024 quarterfinals.
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Gabby Chan League of Legends Sep 30, 2024
League of Legends Worlds 2024: Swiss stage preview With the League of Legends Worlds 2024 Play-ins officially over, all 16 teams competing in the Swiss stage are confirmed. We are on the verge of what we have all been eagerly awaiting.
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Gabby Chan League of Legends Sep 23, 2024
League of Legends Worlds 2024: play-in preview The play-in stage kicks off the League of Legends World Championship 2024, featuring eight teams from five regions. This includes the top seeds from the CBLOL and the LLA, the top two seeds from the PCS and the VCS, and the third seeds from the LEC and the LCS. Competing for the final four spots in the Swiss stage, these teams will battle in a best-of-three, double-elimination format at Riot Games Arena in Berlin, Germany. Read our team previews if you haven’t already. This article will analyze the play-in teams and their opening matches.
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Gabby Chan League of Legends Sep 18, 2024
League of Legends Worlds 2024: Team previews and preparing your bets The League of Legends World Championship 2024 is the pinnacle of the League of Legends esports calendar. With the theme "Make Them Believe", 20 elite teams from across the globe will compete in Europe, each aiming to prove they have what it takes to lift the prestigious Summoner’s Cup.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Nov 16, 2023
League of Legends Worlds 2023 - Final preview The League of Legends World Championship (Worlds) has been wonderfully entertaining this year, and the final this weekend could be an explosive ending.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Oct 31, 2023
League of Legends Worlds 2023 - Knockout preview The 2023 edition of the League of Legends World Championship enters the Knockout Stage.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Oct 18, 2023
League of Legends Worlds 2023 - Swiss preview As the Worlds 2023 play-ins come to a close, we are fast approaching what we’ve truly been waiting for - the Worlds Swiss stage is upon us.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Oct 5, 2023
League of Legends Worlds 2023 - Play-In preview League of Legends Worlds 2023 introduces a new format which begins with the Play-In Stage. Challengers from the PCS, VCS, LJL, and LLA will be joined by the winner of the Worlds Qualifiying Series (WQS) to prove themselves worthy of a spot in the Swiss Stage. Jacob Crick looks at the groups and their opening matches.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Oct 2, 2023
League of Legends Worlds 2023 - MVP preview The League of Legends World Championship is almost here! Jack Stewart takes a look at some of the key players participating at the tournament who will be looking to achieve this year's MVP award.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Sep 26, 2023
League of Legends Worlds 2023 - Outright betting preview The time has come for another team to become immortalised in the history books - it’s officially League of Legends World Championship (Worlds) season. Jack Stewart looks at the participating teams and their chances of winning.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Jun 20, 2023
Is the new LEC format working? | League of Legends Let’s not beat around the bush, the League of Legends MSI was brutal for LEC fans. G2 Esports and MAD Lions were completely outclassed, and were embarrassed by the Chinese and Korean teams. T1’s 17-minute annihilation of Spring Split Champions MAD was an especially painful pill to swallow.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Jun 15, 2023
LEC Summer Split | Preview The LEC finally returns this week, as the third and final split of 2023 gets underway. With the brand new LEC Season Finals getting closer, as well as the World Championship, the next month will be absolutely critical.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Jun 14, 2023
Milio and Yuumi Activated in Pro Play League of Legends is famous for its vast array of champions a player can play. Sometimes, these champions aren't always balanced in the way the developers intended. This can make them too strong in pro play, as was the case for Yuumi and Milio prior to MSI.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Jun 14, 2023
League of Legends | Mid-Season Patch It has been another confusing year. It seems like we’re just along for the ride with Riot Games in the ever-changing League of Legends (LoL) development cycle. After failing to produce the start of season cinematic for 2023, a staple for the series, the general fear from the LoL fanbase was that the game has been put on the backburner. The off-season did little to inspire hope as well, with Riot merely reintroducing a removed feature, the Chemtech Drake, and making changes to a few items. Suffice it to say, many were left unsatisfied.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Jun 9, 2023
LPL Summer Split | Overview The performance of LPL teams at MSI 2023 was night and day compared to Worlds last year. An all-LCK final has become an all-LPL final, and China is currently the most dominant region in the world. They appear to be one step ahead of the meta, and due to this, performed better in the draft. The next step is to prove that the region can not only stay ahead, but also make an appearance at Worlds that isn’t just a single front-runner whose counterparts choke for no reason in the Group Stage. They need to drop the “one-team region” moniker.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Jun 9, 2023
LCK Summer Split | Overview After a disastrous MSI, it’s time for the teams of the LCK to recuperate coming into summer. In stark contrast to Worlds 2022, the last international tournament, where both finalists were LCK representatives, both the first and second seeds fell foul to China’s runner-up in the lower bracket in this year’s MSI, leading to an all-LPL final.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Jun 8, 2023
LCS Summer Split | Preview It’s hard to believe it, but the League of Legends World Championship is only a few months away. Although, after a humbling at the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI), the LCS teams might wish they had even longer to prepare.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Apr 29, 2023
MSI Bracket Stage | Betting Preview Defying tradition, MSI 2023’s new format avoids a Rumble Stage entirely. Abandoning the previous three stage tournament - Play-ins, Rumble, Bracket - viewers can now expect the Play-in Stage to be followed by immediate best of fives, which will be played in a double elimination bracket. This format is reminiscent of Worlds’ Playoffs, with a hint of CS:GO Group Stages.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Apr 28, 2023
MSI Play-In Stage | Betting Preview Each year Riot Games holds two international tournaments, MSI and Worlds. This year, for the first time ever, MSI will take place in London. It also introduces a new format and it all begins next week!
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Simon Teunissen Oligboh League of Legends Apr 17, 2023
Mastering League of Legends: Understanding Win Conditions To achieve victory in League of Legends, it is crucial to understand and execute win conditions. Read on to discover what win conditions are, why they matter, and how you can use them to dominate the Rift.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Apr 6, 2023
LCS Power Rankings: Playoffs Round 2 After both LCS Spring Playoff best-of-fives ended in 3-0 stomps, these might be the easiest Power Rankings we’ll write all year. However, nothing is ever set in stone, and the playoffs could still have a twist or two awaiting us.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Apr 5, 2023
League of Legends | Red Side vs. Blue Side Side selection is a very interesting part of League of Legends, especially when you consider its impact from a competitive standpoint. As a topic, it’s rather inconsistent in its prevalence within the general discussion of game balance, often only mentioned by a team that have recently lost an important match. But as side selection also determines draft order, it can have big implications on the outcome of games. The priority of each side often depends on the current meta.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Mar 31, 2023
LEC Power Rankings: Week 3 What a crazy end to the LEC Spring regular season.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Mar 30, 2023
LPL Playoffs Preview As the last major region to participate in playoff games this year, the LPL looks to do it bigger and better. With ten teams out of the original 17 through to the playoff bracket, only the top four will earn themselves a second chance with a double elimination bracket. Having placed first and second, JD Gaming (JDG) and Edward Gaming (EDG) have earned an automatic slot in the double elimination stage (or round four of the brackets). Every other team must play through the gauntlet, and the lower the seeding, the more games the team has to win. Each victory will present them with another match against a team one seeding pairing ahead of them.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Mar 24, 2023
LCS Spring Split Playoffs Preview It’s an exhilarating time in North America as the LCS Spring Playoffs are about to commence. The final week of the regular season brought pure chaos and THREE tiebreakers, but now that the dust has settled, six teams are left with two spots at the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) up for grabs.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Mar 24, 2023
LCK Playoffs Preview It certainly feels strange to be discussing the beginning of the playoffs in a world where G2 Esports have already qualified for MSI. With a new format this year for big events, twice as many teams from each region get a shot at making it to the biggest of stages. While this may seem like a relief to most, it’s also added pressure.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Mar 22, 2023
LPL Power Rankings: Week 9 With two games left to go for each team, it’s all to play for going into Week 10 of the LPL. As the top 10 teams look to make the playoffs, there’s tough competition for the final spots. As mentioned last week, Anyone’s Legend were the first team to be eliminated from playoffs contention. But this week, the 10th place team now hold a record of seven wins, thus eliminating all other teams who cannot reach this mark in the week to come.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Mar 16, 2023
LCK Power Rankings: Week 8 We’re at the end of Week 8, with only two matches left to go for each team in the LCK. The disparity in performance around the playoff cut-off period means that we essentially know which teams have qualified for the playoff bracket already. Given that only the top six teams from the regular season qualify, and the difference in wins between the sixth and seventh team sits at four games, it’s safe to say that nothing will change in two games.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Mar 13, 2023
Can money guarantee success in the LEC? Money can buy you success, but it can’t guarantee it. The LEC Winter split lasted just a couple of months, but that was still long enough to prove the aforementioned point, seeing as the gargantuan rosters of Fnatic and Excel Esports were the only teams that failed to qualify for the Group Stages.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Mar 10, 2023
LEC Spring Split Preview After just a week off, the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) is back with the Spring split as the crazy pace of the new format continues.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Mar 9, 2023
Is "Upset" the missing piece for Vitality? If the rumours are true, then the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) Spring split could be blown wide open, and we could be witnessing a reunion six years in the making. The last time Elias “Upset” Lipp came close to playing with Luka “Perkz” Perković was with G2 Esports as an ADC substitute back in 2017.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Feb 10, 2023
Chaos and Drama in the LEC | Winter Split Groups Preview Tense games, huge upsets, and even a pentakill. The LEC Winter Split has had it all. After three weeks of intense and chaotic games, we can assume there’s plenty of chaos and drama to come and that’s guaranteed with the new Group Stages format.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Jan 31, 2023
LCK Power Rankings: Week 2 This week, the LCK has seen a few returning champions, and even more fresh faces in the champion select. However, it is true that these first-time support picks helped T1 earn revenge on Kim “Deft” Hyuk-kyu’s DPlus KIA in this week’s grudge match.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Jan 26, 2023
When will the LEC produce a Worlds winner? Eleven years of hurt, but that never stopped fans dreaming. Despite multiple final appearances, the LEC is still waiting for its first taste of World Championship (Worlds) glory - sorry Fnatic fans, Season 1 doesn’t count and you know it.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Jan 25, 2023
LCK Power Rankings: Week 1 The opening match for the 2023 LCK Spring split was between the world champion Kim “Deft” Hyuk-kyu and his former team, DRX. His new team, Dplus KIA, remain the only team to have not dropped a single game so far this split. Could this be because of picks like Elise, who hasn’t been picked in the LCK in over a thousand days.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Jan 19, 2023
LEC Winter Split Preview Things in the LEC look incredibly different with the 2023 season about to begin. There are new players, new teams, and a brand-new format that could improve international performance. The name has even changed as the E in LEC now stands for EMEA, the region’s new name following the merger of Europe, CIS, Turkey, the Middle East, and Africa.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Jan 19, 2023
LCS Spring Split Preview At last, the offseason is over and the LCS is returning to our screens for another year of frenzied and chaotic action. Now moving to Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, nobody is quite sure what to expect from the league moving forward.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Jan 19, 2023
LPL Power Rankings: Weeks 1 and 2 The LPL has kicked off and some teams have already played two games. Due to the high intensity, seven days a week format of the Chinese league, our first LPL Power Rankings will cover weeks one and two. Our list includes what we believe to be the best 10 teams (out of a possible 17) based on the games that have kicked off the season.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Jan 17, 2023
LCK Spring Split Preview Coming into the new year for the LCK, there's a lot to look forward - from many big names departing the league to a variety of young academy prospects being given their shot on the main stage. The 2023 Spring split will give some indication of not only who will dominate Korea, but who will be likely to win Riot Games' first global tournament of the year, the Mid-Season Invitational. If you've been a regular viewer of the LEC or LCS and want to see what the next level of competitive League of Legends looks like, the LCK is the place for you.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Jan 17, 2023
LPL Spring Split Preview If you’re unfamiliar with the League of Legends Pro League (LPL), this is the perfect year to get stuck in. The league’s tagline is “Crazy is Our Game”, so you can be assured that the safe scaling and lane focus that is prevalent in the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) or the League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) is not the aim of the game here. No matter the meta, you can expect early-game Junglers, assassins locked in blind, and level-one fights that rival your bronze placements.
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Pinnacle Educational Dec 3, 2022
What is implied probability? By understanding the implied probability of esports odds, bettors are in a healthier position to make a profit. This article explains how to convert both Decimal and American esports odds to their implied probability.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Nov 29, 2022
Jungle Pets and Chemtech Drake! | League of Legends Preseason 2023 Another year, another preseason. With League of Legends being now over 13 years of age, Riot Games are looking to make sweeping changes to their most successful title. When it comes to the most successful esports titles in the world, you adapt or you die.
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Jacob Crick League of Legends Nov 28, 2022
Roster Moves and Super-teams | LCK Offseason 2023 The LCK offseason began on November 21 and it’s shaping up to be a busy one. There are big names whose contracts have come to expiration and a large shuffle ahead, with many teams – including current world champions DRX – releasing their entire rosters into the pool of free agency. Notable names facing contractual expiration include Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, Park “Ruler” Jae-hyuk, and Jang “Nuguri” Ha-gwon. Some of the LCK's most memorable and storied players are up for grabs and even though it’s only been a couple of days, lots of big signings have already been announced.
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Archie Henry League of Legends Nov 23, 2022
European League of Legends to become EMEA Championship 10 years of European League of Legends has brought immense success to the region and the organisations competing in the LEC. It comes as no surprise that League of Legends wants to continue their success in Europe and they’re looking to do this by expanding the region to include Turkey plus CIS and MENA countries. This is happening to expand the pathway for talent from smaller and less-represented regions into the big leagues.
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Archie Henry League of Legends Oct 17, 2022
Worlds 2022 Knockout Stage - Betting Preview The Group Stage of the 2022 World Championship has just finished. Many tournament favourites qualified for the Knockout Stage, but there were many fan favourites who took a blow in this stage. It won’t be long until we see some incredible best-of-five matches and I’m sure many are looking forward to seeing the players perform in front of large crowds. Bring it on!
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Pinnacle League of Legends Sep 23, 2022
League of Legends World Championship guide The League of Legends World Championship (Worlds) is one of the biggest and most prestigious esports events of the year. In this guide, we will explain what the LoL World Championship involves, look at the past winners, and check out the betting markets for the 2022 edition.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Aug 4, 2022
LCS and LEC 2022 Power rankings The LCS & LEC are the two premiere franchised leagues in Western League of Legends, we analyse both each week in our LCS & LEC Power rankings.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends May 5, 2022
Mid-Seasonal Invitational 2022 Preview The Mid-Seasonal Invitational is bringing the League of Legends champions from every region together for yet another thrilling tournament that will create storylines for the remainder of the year. Jack Stewart takes a look at some top contenders of this year's edition.
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Pinnacle Strategy Nov 18, 2021
Esports predictions Round ups and predictions for the biggest upcoming events and matchups in esports. Inform your bet with our dedicated esports predictions. Read on to find out more.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends Nov 4, 2021
League of Legends World Championship preview The League of Legends World Championship is the final event of the LoL esports calendar in 2021. The best teams in the world will gather and compete for the title of World Champions. Read on to find out more about Worlds 2021.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Oct 22, 2021
PGL Major Stockholm – Teams that can cause an upset With 24 teams in attendance, the PGL Major Stockholm features the best CS:GO teams in the world. Adam Boothe shines the spotlight on teams who could cause an upset. Read on to find out more.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Oct 11, 2021
Worlds 2021 - Roleswaps, rivals and redemption for Fnatic With a rich history at the LoL World Championship, Fnatic have been a perennial contender at the tournament. In his latest feature, Jack Stewart outlines the team's journey and the challenges they have faced.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Oct 5, 2021
Worlds 2021 - Abedagge and Upset rise from the ashes Some of the best players in the world will converge at the League of Legends World Championship, in this player feature Jack Stewart highlights the journey for two unlikely participants: "Upset" and "Abbedagge".
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Kristian Medina League of Legends Aug 31, 2021
League of Legends predictions Inform your League of Legends predictions ahead of this week’s LCS and LEC matches with insight from Pinnacle’s odds alongside news and analysis.
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Thorin League of Legends Apr 30, 2021
Player vs. Coach – The success behind “Faker” and Brady In his latest feature for Pinnacle, the Esports Historian “Thorin” takes a look at the relationship between coach and player; contrasting legendary LoL player “Faker” and his coach “Kkoma” with legendary football quarterback Tom Brady and his long-time coach Bill Belichick.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Feb 18, 2021
Ascending to God status: Gilius has one more miracle run to make A player who has earnt the moniker of "GodGilius", Schalke 04's Jungler Erberk “Gilius” Demir has established himself as one of the best in the league. Find out more about his rise to the top in Jack Stewart’s feature.
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Thorin Educational Jan 29, 2021
Building the Narrative: Esports and the Super Bowl In his latest column for Pinnacle Esports, Duncan “Thorin” Shields tells us how the biggest events in Esports and the NFL's Super Bowl use similar devices to build a compelling narrative.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends Jan 11, 2021
LCS 2021 format explained The evolution of the LCS continues in 2021 with a number of changes to the North American franchise league heading into the new year. Find out more about the changes to the LCS in 2021.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Nov 10, 2020
The revolution that fixed Fnatic’s identity crisis LoL is not a game that is defined solely by kills and deaths - there are a lot of intangibles at play. In this feature we take a closer look at Fnatic and how “Bwipo” and “Hylissang” started a revolution from within to help fix the identity of one of the most storied team in the game.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Sep 24, 2020
Will the West perform at the League of Legends World Championship? The League of Legends World Championship is as competitive as ever, we take a look at the Western teams at Worlds 2020 and their chances this year. Read on to find out more.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Sep 22, 2020
Top players and Rookies to watch at LoL Worlds 2020 The League of Legends World Championship might look a little different this year, but one thing that will remain the same is the level of competition.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends Jun 26, 2020
What is Gold Difference at 15 minutes? Gold Difference at 15 minutes, also known as GD@15, is a statistic that tracks the game state of a LoL match at the 15 minute mark. In this article we go over what is GD@15 and how you can use GD@15 in betting context. Read on to find out more.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Jun 4, 2020
How G2 Esports became the Kings of Europe Four years ago, the League of Legends (LoL) European Championship (then known as the EU LCS) was shaken to its core by the debut of G2 Esports - an organisation that would go on to become, arguably, the greatest Europe has ever seen.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Jun 3, 2020
What is the LCS and LEC? Representing North America and Europe. the LCS and LEC are the the oldest franchised esports leagues in the world. Read on to find out more about the LCS and LEC.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Jun 2, 2020
What is the LPL and LCK? Representing the two largest competitive regions in Asia, the LoL Pro League (LPL) and LoL Champions Korea (LCK) have an extensive history in shaping the game at the top level. Read on to find out more.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends Jun 1, 2020
Totals betting in League of Legends There are a number of betting markets available for League of Legends. In this article we go over Totals betting in LoL, how it functions and how bettors can leverage it as an alternative to a Money Line bet. Read on to find out more.
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Pinnacle Educational May 27, 2020
What is the difference between LoL and Dota 2? League of Legends and Dota 2 remain two of the most played MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) genre within esports. Whilst the games themselves seem very similar in style, characters and general appearance, some key fundamental gameplay differences make these two games stand out from each other.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends May 20, 2020
Mid-Season Cup preview The Mid-Season Cup replaces the Mid-Season Invitational in 2020 and features eight of the top teams in Asia competing for the lion-share of $600,000. The online competition will feature three World Championship title holders: T1, FunPlus Phoenix and Invictus Gaming.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends May 13, 2020
Betting on League of Legends Dragons Dragon is one of the major objectives in LoL. In this article, we will discuss the impact it can have on games and how bettors can bet on Dragons in League of Legends. Read on to find out more.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends May 6, 2020
Betting on League of Legends First Blood There are a number of markets to bet on in League of Legends, we breakdown betting on First Blood (FB) and discuss 'What is First Blood'. Read on to find out more.
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Kristian Medina Educational Apr 28, 2020
Esports events in 2020 With the current situation surrounding COVID-19, we take a look at esports in 2020 and the major events that could be taking place for the remainder of the 2020 esports calender.
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Michael Moriarty Educational Apr 21, 2020
Esports in China One of the esports industry’s current growth hotspots is found in China. Regularly challenging, and beating, the likes of North America and Europe in terms of competitors, sponsorship and viewers, it’s worth knowing what’s popular in the country.
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Michael Moriarty Educational Apr 8, 2020
Esports in South Korea For those new to esports, you’d imagine the hotspots for the fledgling industry to be North America, Europe and China. That belief would completely miss out the contribution South Korea made to the start of esports as the first country where it hit the mainstream
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Pinnacle Strategy Mar 24, 2020
The difference between LAN and Online esports When betting on esports it is important to take into account whether the tournament is a LAN event or online. Many factors can enhance a player’s performance - or have a negative impact - and understanding why a player played better or worse in a match can be beneficial when betting on events in the future. Read on to find out more.
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Pinnacle Strategy Mar 16, 2020
How to use an esports in-play betting strategy While the simplicity of pre-game esports betting markets make them ideally suited to novice bettors, in-play betting is becoming increasingly popular with more advanced bettors. Want to know how in-play esports betting works and how it can help you make a profit? Read on to learn how.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends Mar 10, 2020
The history of League of Legends esports League of Legends is the leading esports title in the world, Pinnacle reflects on the history of League of Legends esports and how it has evolved from humble beginnings to a global phenomenon.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends Mar 10, 2020
How to improve your League of Legends predictions The goal of making a LoL prediction in betting is to determine the outcome of a Team A vs. Team B match with greater accuracy than bookmaker odds. Predicting LoL matches requires bettors to analyse an evolving set of variables both inside and outside of the game. How can you improve the accuracy of your LoL predictions? Read on to find out more.
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Michael Moriarty Educational Mar 5, 2020
The history of esports Esports is tapping on the door of mainstream sport status across the globe. Where did it begin? This a brief look at the history of esports, including the start of a number of tournament organisers and a number of the big esports.
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Michael Moriarty Educational Feb 6, 2020
What is the GSL style format? A large number of esports tournaments use a group format that’s not used outside of the space. We’ll take a look at the format commonly known as GSL-style groups, how it works, where it came from and how many events use it.
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Jack Stewart League of Legends Jan 1, 2020
The major events in League of Legends explained Keeping track of all the major League of Legends (LoL) events can be tricky, and with different formats for each event, potentially even difficult to grasp. In this article, we break down the main events that take place throughout the year.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends Aug 8, 2019
Origins in Teamfight Tactics Teamfight Tactics has an extensive Origin system which gives players the ability to create their own unique strategies while playing the game. In this article we discuss the origins in Teamfight Tactics. Read on to find out more.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends Jul 30, 2019
Classes in Teamfight Tactics Teamfight Tactics has an extensive Class system which gives players the ability to create their own unique stragies while playing the game. In this article we discuss the classes in Teamfight Tactics. Read on to find out more.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends Jul 29, 2019
A beginner's guide to Teamfight Tactics (TFT) What is Teamfight Tactics and how to play TFT? Check out our beginner's guide to TFT, covering Origins, Classes, Gold and the best strategy for TFT. Read on to find out more. -
Jack Davidson League of Legends Jul 18, 2019
Teamfight Tactics (TFT) vs. Underlords - What are the differences? The Auto Battler genre has taken two of the biggest gaming communities by storm with both Riot Games’ Teamfight Tactics (TFT) and Valve’s Dota Underlords proving massively popular. So, what is the difference between TFT and Underlords?
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Stuart Bridges League of Legends Jul 11, 2019
The different League of Legends roles explained Roles are the cornerstone of how LoL is played and if you are unaware of what the roles are or what they mean, then understanding a game of League of Legends can be difficult. For example, why is that champion just standing there not hitting anything? If this is a question you have ever asked yourself, then this simple guide should explain everything you need to know.
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Pinnacle Educational Jul 5, 2019
How to bet on esports: The basics Whether you’re new to esports or have been a fan for years, this how to bet on esports guide is the perfect place to start for any novice bettor. Starting with the very basics, this article will help you learn more about esports betting and the available markets at Pinnacle.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends Jun 26, 2019
Rift Rivals 2019 preview North America and Europe are set to clash at Rift Rivals 2019, with both vying to claim bragging rights for the best Western region in League of Legends. Current reigning MSI champions G2 return to the stage alongside Fnatic and Origen to represent Europe, while Team Liquid, Cloud9, and Team SoloMid hold the banner for North America. Who will win? Read on to find out more.
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Pinnacle Strategy Jun 22, 2019
Esports betting strategy: Do's and don'ts If you want to become a serious esports bettor, developing your own esports betting strategy is essential. In addition to knowing what you should do in order to be successful, it is important to avoid the common mistakes that most bettors make. Keep reading to learn how to inform your esports betting.
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Pinnacle League of Legends Jun 14, 2019
An introduction to live betting on League of Legends Identifying the earliest possible stage of any prediction is important. Consider the pre-game element of LoL during the initial pick and ban phase - if Team B bans Team A’s most important Champion, this can have a tremendous impact on the game. Understanding multiple different stages to the game is vital when handling live betting on League of Legends.
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Benjamin Cronin Educational Jun 8, 2019
The difference between betting on Esports vs. traditional sports The popularity of esports has soared in recent years and the influx of new fans has brought with it a new wave of bettors. Although the basics of betting are the same no matter what you bet on, there are some major differences between betting on esports and more “traditional” sports. Read on to learn more.
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Pinnacle Educational Jun 1, 2019
Does home field advantage exist in esports? It is widely accepted that teams playing at home in competitive sports benefit from improved performance compared to playing in their opponent’s stadium (or a neutral venue) but does this also apply to esports? What is home field advantage (HFA), does it exist in esports and why is it important for bettors to understand? Read on to find out.
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Pinnacle Educational May 30, 2019
Interview with a Pinnacle Esports Trader With the demand for esports betting sky-rocketing, we got one of our Live esports traders, Michael Prim, to give us an interview. Why is live betting so popular with esports bettors? What game state changes are the most critical? When do bettors overreact to a situation? Read on to find out.
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Kristian Medina League of Legends May 16, 2019
Mid-Season Invitational preview The Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) is League of Legends’ first major international tournament of the year, held between the Spring and Summer Split. MSI features the Spring Split champions from every region battling it out be crowned the ‘MSI Champion’. Read on to find out more.
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Stuart Bridges League of Legends Feb 25, 2019
A beginners guide to League of Legends betting League of Legends is officially one of the biggest competitive online games in the world. In response to the demand, Pinnacle has consistently expanded its LoL betting markets, from the LCS, LEC to the LPL and LCK. Continue reading for a beginner’s guide on how to bet on League of Legends.
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Stuart Bridges League of Legends Feb 15, 2019
League of Legends Twitter accounts to follow League of Legends (LoL), can be incredibly difficult with the game changing all the time. Following the right Twitter accounts can provide you with vital information which can be the difference between winning and losing a bet. What are the best LoL Twitter accounts to follow? Read on to find out.
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Pinnacle Educational Aug 1, 2018
What eSports game best suits you? There are a whole variety of different eSports games around at the moment and those new to the world of eSports will probably be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing which games to play or watch. Want to know what eSport best suits you? Read on to find out.
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Pinnacle Educational Jun 5, 2018
What is the best gaming equipment? Playing eSports titles yourself is the best way to understand the complexities of a game you’re betting on and owning the correct equipment is essential to have the best gaming experience. What are the best gaming peripherals available? Read on to find out.
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Pinnacle League of Legends Mar 19, 2018
February’s eSports Player of the Month: Faker Pinnacle’s Player of the Month for February is Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-Hyeok. He was crowned eSports player of the year for 2017 but has begun 2018 disappointingly, having his worst ever start to a season in the LCK. What is so special about Faker? Read on to find out more.
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Benjamin Cronin Educational Nov 1, 2017
An introduction to esports betting Following the launch of Pinnacle’s new Esports Hub, our Content & Social Media Manager - Benjamin Cronin - has sat down to answer the questions that every novice esports bettor will be asking. Is esports betting for you? How do you bet on esports and why should you choose Pinnacle? Read on to find out.
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Pinnacle Educational Oct 16, 2017
The road to five million eSports bets Our Head of Sportsbook is an avid eSports gamer. Back in early 2010, convinced of the huge betting potential it presented, he decided to post Pinnacle’s first ever eSports market. Find out how we got from that first bet to surpassing five million eSports bets.