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Archie Henry Counter-Strike 2 Jan 3, 2024
Top 20 Counter-Strike Players of 2023 | Top 10 to 1 The countdown has begun, bringing together the remaining 10 players of the top 20 for 2023.
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Archie Henry Counter-Strike 2 Jan 2, 2024
PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024 Guide The PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024 is the first Major for Counter-Strike 2, and will take place in Copenhagen’s Royal Arena in March 2024.
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Archie Henry Counter-Strike 2 Dec 29, 2023
Top 20 Counter-Strike Players of 2023 | Top 20 to 11 The year is almost at an end, which means it’s time to predict who will be in the HLTV Top 20 players for 2023.
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Archie Henry Counter-Strike 2 Dec 13, 2023
An introduction to the CS2 map pool There are currently seven maps in the Active Duty map pool – the most balanced and competitive maps that are used in all of Valve’s official events. If you want to make money from betting on CS2, knowledge of the different maps and the impact they can have on a match is crucial. Read this article to learn more.
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Archie Henry Counter-Strike 2 Dec 13, 2023
CS2 predictions Gain insight into upcoming Counter-Strike 2 matches with our analysis of the event, teams and players, as well as Pinnacle’s odds.
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Simon Teunissen Oligboh Counter-Strike 2 Nov 22, 2023
How to bet in-play on Counter-Strike 2 | CS2 Live betting guide At Pinnacle, we offer a wide arrange of different in-play betting markets on Counter-Strike 2 (CS2). Read this live betting strategy guide to get yourself fully accustomed to the markets we have on offer, and what to look out for before placing your bets.
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Simon Teunissen Oligboh Counter-Strike 2 Nov 21, 2023
A beginner’s guide to CS2 betting Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) has cemented the franchise’s position as one of the most important esports games of the last decade. Its popularity has also generated huge growth in betting, but if you are an esports fans that is new to the idea of betting on CS2, this introduction will help you get started.
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Archie Henry Counter-Strike 2 Nov 2, 2023
How will the Falcons super team impact Counter-Strike? Team Falcons are a Saudi Arabian esports organisation, set on building the next Counter-Strike super team.
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Archie Henry Counter-Strike 2 Oct 31, 2023
CS Asia Championships Betting Preview The second S-Tier CS2 LAN event of all time is set to take place in Shanghai, China this month.
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Luis "peacemaker" Tadeu joins Pinnacle Luis "peacemaker" Tadeu has done it all in Counter-Strike. As a professional player across three Counter-Strike titles, he has coached some of the most decorated names in the scene, and appeared as broadcast talent at some of the biggest competitions to date. Now he takes on yet another role in esports, as we welcome him to the Pinnacle family as an influencer.
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Pinnacle Cup VI | Tournament Overview The Pinnacle Cup is back for its sixth online edition! Some of the best CS:GO teams will be competing for a share of the tournament’s $50,000 prize pool. Find out more about Pinnacle Cup VI in our official event guide.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Sep 12, 2023
ESL Pro League Season 18 | Betting Preview The ESL Pro League is back for yet another iteration, this time in sunny Malta! As the second ESL Pro League event to feature brackets and last chance stages (as opposed to a more traditional league system), we can expect a month of quality competition between some of the best teams in the world.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Aug 11, 2023
Gamers8 | Betting Preview A new tournament, outside of ESL and BLAST organised events, has emerged in the form of Gamers8. This is much more than just a CS:GO tournament, as competitions in other games have been taking place under the Gamers8 name for the last month. What is most appealing about this tournament is the $1,000,000 prize pool, a figure only seen at the highest level of events. Another interesting aspect of this tournament is the single-elimination format the organisers have chosen to adopt the whole way through - the brackets will seem familiar to those who watch events like the World Cup. This means no second chances – one loss and you’re out.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Jul 19, 2023
IEM Cologne Play-in | Betting Preview Counter-Strike: Global Offensive returns to the “Cathedral of Counter-Strike” this month, as the world’s greatest come together to battle it out at IEM Cologne 2023. In the wider CS:GO calendar, only Majors top this tournament for the sheer size of the event and the excitement it draws. Last year’s edition brought us one of the greatest best-of-five series that’s ever happened, but are teams ready to deliver once again?
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Archie Henry CS:GO Jul 6, 2023
BLAST Premier Fall Groups | Tournament Overview BLAST Premier Fall Groups returns to kick-start competitive CS:GO now that the player break is over. Every Counter-Strike fan has been eagerly awaiting this tournament, mainly due to the amount of roster updates we’ve seen since the BLAST Premier Spring Final took place in early June. What’s most surprising isn’t just the number of changes, but the changes themselves. NAVI dropped three players, Team Liquid now have a European core, and Team Vitality replaced Peter "dupreeh" Rasmussen after winning the Major.
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Archie Henry CS:GO May 24, 2023
IEM Dallas | Betting Preview IEM Dallas is a big event in the ESL calendar, awarding a direct qualification spot for IEM Cologne to the victor. Sixteen teams will be taking part in two double-elimination groups, but which of these teams is best prepared after the Paris Major?
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Pinnacle Cup: Brasil | Tournament Overview The Pinnacle Cup returns to CS:GO, and this time with a focus on South America! Some of the best CS:GO teams from Brazil will be competing for a share of the tournament’s $25,000 prize pool. Find out more about Pinnacle Cup: Brasil in our official event guide.
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Archie Henry CS:GO May 11, 2023
Crazy CS:GO Major Stats The BLAST.tv Paris Major is now fully underway, and some teams have already been eliminated from the competition. Across the entirety of CS:GO’s lifespan, there have been 19 Majors, and there will never be another one after Paris. Here are some crazy statistics that show just how impressive the professional CS:GO scene and those competing in it are.
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BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 | Tournament Overview The BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 will be the last CS:GO Major before we move over to Counter-Strike 2 later this year. In this guide, we will explain what the event is, which teams are participating, the route to the Grand Final, and who the favourites might be.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Apr 28, 2023
Juve: "We shouldn't even have made Overtime" After an impressive showing at the BLAST.tv Paris Major RMR A, we got hold of Into The Breach’s Coach, Gustavo "Juve" Alexandre, for an interview. If you’d prefer to watch the video interview, you can do so below.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Apr 21, 2023
The best CS:GO players that have never won a Major Despite so many tournaments having taken place over the game’s lifespan, there are still some players who have never won a Major. Some of the best players in the game are on this list, so we thought we’d highlight some of them for you.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Mar 29, 2023
BLAST.tv Paris Major | Americas RMR The BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 Americas RMR will take place in Monterrey, Mexico, and offers five spots to the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023. This is 11 less than the sum of Europe’s spots. Not only do they get less places overall, the Americas only get one Legends spot as well. The Road to Rio Americas RMR had some incredible scenes, with an intense Overtime game between Complexity Gaming and Imperial Esports closing the qualifier in spectacular fashion.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Mar 24, 2023
BLAST.tv Paris Major | Europe RMR B The BLAST.tv Paris Major is just over a month away. Before we get to the Challengers Stage, teams will first have to qualify through the gruelling Regional Major Rankings. These are a series of qualification tournaments that use the Swiss System. Each tournament is split by region, with Europe having two groups due to it having the most top teams out of each of the competing regions.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Mar 24, 2023
BLAST.tv Paris Major | Europe RMR A The BLAST.tv Paris Major is just over a month away. Before we get to the Challengers Stage, teams will first have to qualify through the gruelling Regional Major Rankings. These are a series of qualification tournaments that use the Swiss System. Each tournament is split by region, with Europe having two groups due to it having the most top teams out of each of the competing regions.
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Archie Henry Counter-Strike 2 Mar 22, 2023
What is Counter-Strike 2? CS2 Explained After weeks of the CS:GO Twitter account hinting at its release, Valve have officially announced Counter-Strike 2. The sequel to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has all the features many were expecting from Source 2, but Valve have also given us some interesting new details.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Mar 20, 2023
Can Vitality win EPL back-to-back? | EPL Playoffs Preview ESL Pro League Season 17 is happening in Malta and sets us up for over a month of Counter-Strike. The Group Stage has concluded after four weeks of matches.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Feb 14, 2023
ESL Pro League Season 17 | Tournament Overview ESL Pro League one of the largest tournaments in CS:GO by length and the amount of teams participating. It should by now be a familiar site on the Counter-Strike calendar, as we reach it’s seventeenth season. A number quite extraordinary when you consider CS:GO is only 10 years old. This guide will explain everything from the teams competing, the tournament favourites and how to win ESL Pro League Season 17.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Feb 10, 2023
ESL Pro League Season 17: More teams, more chances ESL Pro League has become a staple in the CS:GO calendar. Now in its seventeenth season, EPL is held in Malta and lasts for more than a month. However, the format we have become accustomed to has undergone some changes heading into 2023 and it will be interesting to see how it performs.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Feb 1, 2023
An introduction to the CS:GO map pool There are currently seven maps in the active duty map pool – the most balanced and competitive maps that are used in all official Valve events. If you want to make money from betting on CS:GO, knowledge of the different maps and the impact they have on a match is crucial. Read on to learn more.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Jan 30, 2023
Regional Major Ranking: How does it work? BLAST released pre-sale tickets this week for the upcoming BLAST.tv Paris Major. The release of tickets means teams are on their way to the open and closed RMR qualifiers, but how are BLAST running these qualifier events and the all-important RMRs too?
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Simon Teunissen Oligboh CS:GO Jan 26, 2023
IEM Katowice | Tournament Overview IEM Katowice is one of the most prestigious events on the CS:GO pro calendar. In this guide, we will explain what the event is, which teams are participating in the 2023 tournament, the route to the grand final, and who the favourites might be.
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Simon Teunissen Oligboh CS:GO Jan 18, 2023
IEM Katowice | Overview of Previous Winners With IEM Katowice 2023 around the corner, we look back at this legendary Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament and the many illustrious winners throughout the years. The event started back in 2014 and has been back every single year since then.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Jan 12, 2023
BLAST Premier Spring Groups | Betting preview The BLAST Premier Spring Groups event is just around the corner and promises to deliver plenty of high-quality games. Featuring 10 of HLTV’s top 20 ranked teams, we’ll get some of the world's best competing at the first event of the year. This tournament is initially split into three groups, followed by a single-elimination bracket. Now we know the opening matches, we can give you our thoughts on the competition.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Jan 11, 2023
BLAST Premier Spring Groups | Tournament overview BLAST ended 2022 with the final S-tier event of the year, which makes it only fitting for them to kickstart 2023 with the BLAST Premier Spring Groups. It will feature 10 of the top 20 teams from the HLTV World Ranking, one of them being G2 – the BLAST Premier World Final victors.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Dec 21, 2022
20 Best CS:GO Players of 2022 | Top 10 to 1 In our last article, we gave our predictions for who might fill positions 20-11 on HLTV’s Top 20 list in 2022. We’ve already seen names like Mareks "YEKINDAR" Gaļinskis, Russel "Twistzz" Van Dulken, and Kaike "KSCERATO" Cerato. If you’ve found your way here from that article, you may have formed your own opinions on where you think players may be on the official HLTV Top 20 list, which will likely be released in early January.
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Simon Teunissen Oligboh CS:GO Dec 8, 2022
How to bet in-play on CS:GO | Live betting guide At Pinnacle, we offer a wide arrange of different in-play betting markets on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). Read this live betting strategy guide to get yourself fully accustomed to the markets we have on offer and what to look out for before placing your bets.
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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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Archie Henry CS:GO Nov 3, 2022
IEM Rio Major Team Feature - FaZe For the IEM Rio Major 2022, we take a look at some of the teams participating. We’ll analyse how they secured their spot at the major and what may lie in store for them at the tournament? Up next in this series of team previews are the international team FaZe, under the watchful eye of Finn "karrigan" Andersen.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Nov 2, 2022
IEM Rio Major Team Feature - Team Liquid For the IEM Rio Major 2022, we take a look at some of the teams participating. We’ll analyse how they secured their spot at the major and what may lie in store for them at the tournament? Up next in this series of team previews are the North American Team Liquid, with their legendary IGL Jonathan "EliGe" Jablonowski.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Nov 1, 2022
IEM Rio Major Team Feature - Ninjas in Pyjamas For the IEM Rio Major 2022, we take a look at some of the teams participating. We’ll analyse how they secured their spot at the major and what may lie in store for them at the tournament? Up next in this series of team previews are the Swedish team Ninjas in Pyjamas, with their new IGL Aleksi "Aleksib" Virolainen.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Oct 27, 2022
IEM Rio Major 2022 - Betting Preview After its cancellation in November 2020, CS:GO is finally getting a major championship in Brazil. On October 31, 2022, the Challengers Stage at the IEM Rio Major will begin. Brazil has been a long-awaited venue for fans of the game as its teams have consistently been pushing into the world’s top 20 since Luminosity Gaming won their first major championship in 2016.
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Simon Teunissen Oligboh CS:GO Oct 21, 2022
IEM Rio Major 2022 - Tournament Guide The IEM Rio Major 2022 is one of the biggest and most prestigious esports events of the year. In this guide, we will explain what the event is, which teams are participating, the route to the Grand Final and who the favourites might be.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Oct 1, 2022
Pinnacle Dream Team - September 2022 Each month, here at Pinnacle Esports, we will be looking at the previous competitive month and selecting five players to be in our Dream Team. September featured the ESL Pro League Season 16, the Elisa Invitational, and CCT Central Europe Series #1. Due to the playoffs not being over at the time of writing, we are only using information from the group stage of ESL Pro League. There have been so many great individual performances seen in this Pro League season, which led to a lot of debate on who we would award spots to in September’s Pinnacle Esports Dream Team.
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Simon Teunissen Oligboh CS:GO Sep 29, 2022
IEM Road to Rio 2022 Europe RMR B - Betting Guide The IEM Rio Major 2022 is one of the biggest and most prestigious esports events of the year. In this betting guide, we will explain how teams will qualify through IEM Road to Rio RMR Europe B, which teams are participating, and who the favourites might be.
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Simon Teunissen Oligboh CS:GO Sep 28, 2022
IEM Road to Rio 2022 Europe RMR A - Betting Guide The IEM Rio Major 2022 is one of the biggest and most prestigious esports events of the year. In this betting guide, we will explain how teams will qualify through IEM Road to Rio RMR Europe A, which teams are participating, and who the favourites might be.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Sep 12, 2022
Pinnacle Dream Team - August 2022 Each month, here at Pinnacle Esports, we will be looking at the previous competitive month and selecting five players to be in our Dream Team. August featured the RMR Qualifiers and BLAST Premier Fall Groups. Being the start of a new season, there wasn’t as much Counter-Strike being played as there will be in the months to come, but we have enough to bring you our August Dream Team.
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Who are the top CS:GO players in 2022? | Heaton's Half Year Review The first half of 2022 is behind us and it’s now time for the players to go on their well-deserved break after an incredible IEM Cologne. We asked Counter-Strike legend Emil “Heaton” Christensen to take a look at the first half of the year in the world of CS:GO and give us his views on who he thinks were the five most influential players in that period.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Jul 4, 2022
IEM Cologne Betting Preview IEM Cologne is one of the biggest CS:GO tournament of 2022. In his latest betting preview for Pinnacle, Adam Boothe looks at some of his outright picks for the tournament. Read on to find out more.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Jun 7, 2022
Pinnacle Cup Championship betting preview Adam provides his expert insight into the Pinnacle Cup Championship, analysing which challengers could cause an upset, the contenders that might compete to win it all, and where the value may lie in the market. Read on to find out more.
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Heroic favoured in Pinnacle Cup Championship Predictions Who will win the Pinnacle Cup Championship? Accuscore use their advanced simulation models to predict the outcome. Learn why Accuscore think Heroic will take home the title and inform your Pinnacle Cup Championship predictions.
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Kristian Medina Strategy Jun 6, 2022
A guide to the Pinnacle Cup Championship The Pinnacle Cup Championship will see the competition take place in LAN format! Some of the best CS:GO teams from around the world will be competing for a share of the $250,000 prize money. Find out more about Pinnacle Cup Championship in our official event guide.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO May 9, 2022
PGL Major Antwerp Prop market preview The PGL Major Antwerp is the biggest CS:GO tournament of 2022. In his prop market preview for Pinnacle, Adam Boothe looks at some of the prop markets available for the tournament. Read on to find out more.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO May 4, 2022
PGL Major Antwerp Betting Preview The PGL Major Antwerp is the biggest CS:GO tournament of 2022. In his latest betting preview for Pinnacle, Adam Boothe looks at some of his outright picks for the tournament. Read on to find out more.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Apr 4, 2022
How roster changes influence win probabilities in CS:GO CS:GO betting expert Adam Boothe explores how roster changes can influence a team's win probability and identifies the indicators to watch out for when assessing whether a roster change was a success. Read on to find out more.
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Nordic CS:GO - The Awakening Giants With a strong Nordic presence at the Pinnacle Cup III, we delve into the history and future of the region.
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Kristian Medina CS:GO Mar 1, 2022
What is the Pinnacle Winter Series? The Pinnacle Winter Series is a CS:GO tournament series by Pinnacle that invites up-and-coming and top esports teams to compete. Find out all of the information about the tournament in our guide.
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Kristian Medina CS:GO Feb 10, 2022
IEM Katowice Predictions The first IEM event of 2022 will be in Katowice, Poland, with $1,000,000 on offer. Twenty four teams will face off in the Spodek arena to do battle at the first stop on the ESL Pro Tour. Read our preview of IEM Katowice 2022.
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Kristian Medina CS:GO Feb 4, 2022
Pinnacle Winter Series betting preview In our dedicated preview for the Pinnacle Winter Series #2, we analyse the teams participating in the tournament that could make the biggest impact. Find out more about the Pinnacle Winter Series.
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Kristian Medina Educational Nov 19, 2021
First-Person Shooter terminology First-Person Shooter (FPS) is a video game genre that refers to shooter games played from the first-person perspective. Three of the most popular FPS titles include Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, VALORANT, and Rainbow Six: Siege. In this glossary of terms for FPS games, we outline some of the most popular terms used.
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Kristian Medina Strategy Nov 19, 2021
Multiplayer Online Battle Arena terminology A Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) is an online video game genre that has grown massively over the past decade − led by the two of the most popular titles in the space, League of Legends and Dota 2. In this glossary of terms for MOBA games, we outline some of the most popular terms used.
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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 CS:GO Nov 15, 2021
What is the Pinnacle Fall Series? Looking for more information on the Pinnacle Fall Series? Read our guide to the Pinnacle Fall Series, covering tournament format, teams, and more.
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Kristian Medina CS:GO Nov 11, 2021
Pinnacle Fall Series betting preview In our dedicated betting preview for the Pinnacle Fall Series, we analyse the teams at the tournament and the individuals that can make an impact. Read on to find out more.
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DreamHack Open Predictions The DreamHack Open is the name for Swedish tournament organiser DreamHack’s set of second tier tournaments. Each event features eight teams and $100,000 in prizes.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Nov 4, 2021
Analysing the addition of Ancient to the CS:GO map pool A new and unique experience for Counter-Strike players, Ancient is the latest map to be added to the competitive CS:GO map pool, replacing Train. Adam Boothe analyses the map, looking at how the CT-side and T-side interact on the map and the possible impact the introduction of the map will have at the professional level.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Oct 25, 2021
PGL Major Stockholm Prop market preview After a two year wait, the PGL Major Stockholm marks the return of the highest level of competition in CS:GO. Adam Boothe previews some of the unique and interesting proposition bets available on Pinnacle. Read on to find out more.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Oct 22, 2021
PGL Major Stockholm betting preview The PGL Major Stockholm is the biggest CS:GO tournament of 2021. In his latest betting preview for Pinnacle, Adam Boothe looks at some of the favourites at the tournament. Read on to find out more.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Sep 29, 2021
Intel Extreme Masters betting preview The stage is set for the IEM Fall 2021. Sixty teams in six different regions will be competing in the final RMR event of the year. Read this article for some expert insight into the Intel Extreme Masters.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Sep 17, 2021
BLAST Premier betting preview The BLAST Premier: Fall features some of the best CS:GO teams competing for a prize pool of $150,000. Adam Boothe takes a look at the teams in attendance and discusses the tournament in his betting preview. Read on to find out more.
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Kristian Medina CS:GO Sep 16, 2021
CS:GO Predictions Inform your CS:GO predictions ahead of this week’s matches in the competitive CS:GO circuit with insight from Pinnacle’s odds, news and analysis.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Sep 7, 2021
ESL Pro League Season 14 betting preview ESL Pro League Season 14 will see 24 teams from around the world compete online for a share of $750,000 and coveted ESL Pro Tour points. Read expert insight from Adam Boothe covering the tournament.
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Archie Henry CS:GO Jul 15, 2021
A guide to CS:GO roles Understanding your ideal CS:GO role can be tricky - using an AWP (as an AWPer) isn’t for everybody and neither is being the In-Game Leader. Over the years, CS:GO has developed a competitive community that has created primary roles within a competitive line-up, and we are going to break down those roles in simple terms.
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Pinnacle Cup II predictions Inform your Pinnacle Cup II predictions ahead of this week’s matches with insight from Pinnacle’s odds, news and analysis.
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Astralis and the Last laugh In his latest column for Pinnacle, Thorin reflects on an era of dominance from Astralis and the achievements of a quintet that can be considered the greatest the game will see.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Jun 14, 2021
BLAST Premier Spring Final 2021 betting preview The BLAST Premier Spring Final will see eight of the best CS:GO teams in the world in attendance. Adam Boothe provides his expert betting insight on the potential competition at the tournament. Read on to find out more.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Jun 2, 2021
Intel Extreme Masters Summer 2021 betting preview The Intel Extreme Masters Summer returns with several of the top teams in the world in attendance. Adam Boothe provides his expert betting insight on the potential competition at the tournament. Read on to find out more.
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Pinnacle Strategy May 24, 2021
Pinnacle Cup: Round Eight recap It has been a long and gruelling group stage at the Pinnacle Cup - Dota. Several teams are starting to crack under the pressure and round eight of play has seen several stand-in players come in. Read on to find out more.
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Andreea "Divushka" Esanu Strategy May 19, 2021
Pinnacle Cup: Team Spirit takes the lead The 10 squads battling in the round-robin group stage of the Pinnacle Cup - Dota are half way through their matches and only one has managed to take a small lead and break the long trail of ties. Read on to find out more.
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Pinnacle Cup: Round Four recap We are nearing the halfway point in the group stage of the Pinnacle Cup - Dota. For a few teams, this is already “do or die” territory. For most, there is still plenty to fight for. So far, no team has been able to separate themselves from the pack and every team has lost at least one series.
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Andreea "Divushka" Esanu Strategy May 12, 2021
Pinnacle Cup: Seven teams are tied Seven teams are tied after three rounds of group stage matches of the Pinnacle Cup. Read on to find out more.
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Pinnacle Strategy May 12, 2021
Pinnacle Cup: Round Three recap The Pinnacle Cup playoff picture gets clearer with every game played. As we head into our third round of games there are already teams fighting for their tournament lives and others hoping to build momentum for a deep run in the playoff bracket.
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Pinnacle Strategy May 10, 2021
Pinnacle Cup: Round Two recap The first two days of play in the Pinnacle Cup showed how close all of the teams are, with day two hammering that point home. We still have a long way to go before the playoffs but the picture of who will make it remains incredibly opaque.
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Andreea "Divushka" Esanu Strategy May 7, 2021
Pinnacle Cup delivers top-notch plays and hilarious mistakes Upsets, breathtaking teamfights, and a huge misplay – a recap on the thrilling first few days of the Pinnacle Cup – Dota.
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Pinnacle Cup: Power Rankings Some of the best Dota teams from Europe, Russia and the CIS will be playing at the Pinnacle Cup. Here are the official Pinnacle Cup - Dota Power Rankings. Read on to find out more.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Apr 26, 2021
DreamHack Masters Spring betting preview Adam Boothe provides his expert betting insight into the DreamHack Masters Spring 2021 and identifies where the value may lie in the matchups at the tournament. Read on to find out more
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Apr 12, 2021
BLAST Premier: Spring Showdown 2021 betting preview The BLAST Premier: Spring Showdown features some of the best CS:GO teams competing for a prize pool of $162,500. Adam Boothe takes a look at the teams in attendance and discusses the tournament in his betting preview. Read on to find out more.
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Fresh consideration on s1mple vs. ZywOo s1mple and ZywOo are considered transcendent talents in CS:GO, Thorin considers a more holistic view on their competition to claim the status of world's best player.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Mar 8, 2021
Pinnacle CS:GO Power Rankings In the first week of each month, we will release the official Pinnacle CS:GO Power Rankings, with curator Adam Boothe offering a brief overview of the teams, and some honorable mentions that missed out.
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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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Adam Boothe CS:GO Jan 20, 2021
The 2020 CS:GO Power Rankings Review In this special edition of the Pinnacle Power Rankings we recap one of the most unique years in CS:GO history.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jan 19, 2021
Best Roster Moves of 2020 With the 2021 season rapidly approaching, many teams have made changes to their squads, for better and worse. This article sees us look at a few of the teams that, in our opinion, made the best roster moves of 2020.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jan 19, 2021
Worst Roster Moves of 2020 With the 2021 season rapidly approaching, many teams made changes to their squads, for better and worse. This article sees us look at a few of the teams that, in our opinion, made the worst roster moves of 2020.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Dec 23, 2020
The impacts of Roster Instability The rapid growth of professional esports has been a major point of focus for the top echelons of CS:GO teams over the past two to three years. When the professional scene emerged in 2013, it began with five dedicated players and a part-time coach and manager for the highest paying organizations. Those clubs have since evolved, with dedicated positions for not only coaches and managers, but also for analysts, trainers, and psychologists.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Dec 23, 2020
Rugby, and the future of CS:GO and VALORANT There's been a common question of whether or not VALORANT can, or will, overtake and dominate CS:GO in esports. But what if they could co-exist? For that, we look to traditional sports and the example Rugby can offer.
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acoR & Nash - The Burden of the Superstar In his second column for Pinnacle, Duncan "Thorin" Shields draws parallels between CS:GO AWPer acoR and NBA legend Steve Nash, delving into the burden of the superstar.
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The hidden depth of MMA and Counter-Strike Duncan "Thorin" Shields opens his first column for Pinnacle focusing on the hidden depth that exists in both MMA and Counter-Strike, and why so many people become new spectators for both.
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Mathieu Quiquerez CS:GO Nov 10, 2020
Aspects of communication in CS:GO Communication. Rightfully one of the most recurrent themes in Counter-Strike, it has also always been a topic of great interest for me. I used to be very affected by the quality of my teams’ vocal exchanges during games.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Nov 5, 2020
Flashpoint Season 2 Preview Flashpoint is set to commence its second season in November, where 12 teams will fight amongst its unique format in their attempts to achieve the $500,000 top prize.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Oct 2, 2020
Using maps in your CS:GO betting strategy For as long as I have been following the competitive Counter-Strike scene, the professional map pool has consisted of seven maps in active circulation at one time. However, beyond this Valve has, at seemingly random moments, swapped in a new map with the intention of updating the one they are removing.
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Mathieu Quiquerez CS:GO Sep 25, 2020
The pros and cons of international rosters in CS:GO We have come a long way in accepting that international rosters can compete at the highest level in Counter-Strike. Teams like FaZe and mousesports have opened up an avenue which other teams have then followed, with G2 being the latest remarkable example.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Sep 21, 2020
Looking at the CS:GO coaching bug Right at the end of August 2020, just after ESL One Cologne crowned Heroic as its winner, a new scandal rocked competitive CS:GO. A bug in the game meant that coaches of teams could exploit the camera to gain information they were not supposed to be privy to.
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Mathieu Quiquerez CS:GO Sep 18, 2020
The eternal dilemma of individual consistency Having watched and participated in expert panels for years, I can safely say that consistency is one of the most recurrent terms in the realm of Counter-Strike. In fact, one of the highest praises we can possibly give to a player is to say they’re consistent.
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Mathieu Quiquerez CS:GO Aug 24, 2020
Using professional expertise for CS:GO betting Betting both on CS:GO and in general is a topic I’ve been slightly reluctant to cover and address for a while. I will start off by saying that you should always think any bet through and bet responsibly if it is an activity that you enjoy.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Aug 17, 2020
How is CS:GO popular? CS:GO has been out as a game for eight years, although the Counter-Strike franchise it forms part of has existed for over two decades. Not many games manage to sustain such longevity at the top, so how is CS:GO popular?
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Mathieu Quiquerez Educational Aug 7, 2020
The impact of fatigue on performance Fatigue is a very prominent issue in CS:GO at the moment, with a number of top players recently taking prolonged breaks from competition. In his latest column, former professional player Mathieu “Maniac” Quiquerez lends his insight into how fatigue can affect a player’s performance.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jul 31, 2020
CS:GO weapons guide To take part in CS:GO, you need to get to know the weapons. From the different types of guns all the way to the grenades, mastering these elements will be the only way you’ll reach the top of your game.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Jul 23, 2020
How different tournament formats affect CS:GO betting The competitive scene of each game is very different. It is critical to understand how the scheduling affects not only the players, but a bettor’s ability to find opportunity. This article will look at how the CS calendar operates in its current state, broken into two parts and covering the top level of the scene first.
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Mathieu Quiquerez CS:GO Jul 22, 2020
What makes a good IGL? Players that compete in CS:GO often struggle with taking up the role of In-Game Leader (IGL). We asked former professional player Mathieu “Maniac” Quiquerez on his thoughts about what makes a good IGL.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO Jun 18, 2020
Understanding the CS:GO economy for betting A noted point of importance of a good betting strategy can be found in the economic bonus. This article will go beyond the pistol round and analyse the economic rules, how their latest update has influenced outcome, and finally how it may affect a betting strategy
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jun 11, 2020
What is CS:GO Danger Zone? In 2018, Valve released the Danger Zone update for CS:GO. This update added a new map and a Battle Royale mode to the game. With a whole host of differences between it and the main game mode, learn more about how to get the best out of Danger Zone.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jun 10, 2020
128 and 64 Tick Servers: What's the difference? A long-standing discussion found in many CS:GO circles is the difference server tick rate makes. While the main CS:GO matchmaking runs on 64 tick, many competitive games take place on servers running 128 tick. But what is the difference, and why does it matter?
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Archie Henry CS:GO Jun 2, 2020
The CS:GO money system explained If you are sat there watching a CS:GO stream and have no idea what’s going on, or why one side has more guns than the other, then this guide will be useful in your understanding of the game. Continue reading to learn more about the CS:GO money system and what it means for your betting.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO May 27, 2020
Best Players in CS:GO Since its release in 2012, and the franchise’s history dating back to 1999, CS:GO has had a vibrant professional esports scene. In that time we’ve seen a number of players hit the top echelons of play. We’ll investigate a few of these players, both from history and of the present day.
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Adam Boothe CS:GO May 20, 2020
The importance of Pistol Rounds in betting strategy In the first-person shooter Counter-Strike, the opening sequence of every single game is what is known as the pistol round, or pistol. It determines which side has the economic advantage into that particular half.
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Mathieu Quiquerez CS:GO May 20, 2020
Effects of using a substitute in CS:GO On occasion in CS:GO, teams have to opt for using stand-in players or substitutes. With teams like Astralis expanding their roster to seven members to allow for substitutions to occur, former CS:GO professional player Mathieu “Maniac” Quiquerez looks into the impact this can have on teams.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO May 15, 2020
Most expensive skins in CS:GO In 2013 Valve released the Arms Deal update for CS:GO in which they introduced weapon skins to the game. These are graphical items available to purchase and trade that make your guns, knives, gloves and other items look different.
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Mathieu Quiquerez CS:GO May 13, 2020
The impact of moving to online CS:GO Due to the current global pandemic, offline esports events have suffered cancellations or postponements. As such, the fledgling industry has returned to a natural home – online. We’ve enlisted the assistance of a former professional CS:GO player to discuss the affects this may have on a number of teams.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO May 11, 2020
The rise of 6-man rosters in CS:GO Traditionally, teams in the Counter-Strike series have retained a solid 5-man roster. While other esports, like League of Legends and Overwatch, have moved into a larger roster environment, the majority of CS:GO has so far remained steadfast in its commitment to not having more than five people on a team.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Apr 28, 2020
Road to Rio: CS:GO Major Qualifiers With the Spring CS:GO Major of 2020 delayed to the Autumn due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the qualification system for the event has changed completely. With there being over a year between the two Majors, it was deemed necessary to put everyone’s place back up for grabs to see who will head to Rio in November.
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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 CS:GO Apr 27, 2020
CS:GO callouts explained While you may know your Inferno’s from your Dust2’s in the CS:GO map pool, knowing the names of each part of the map may not be in your wheelhouse. Read on to get a better understanding of where exactly these places are that casters and players talk about.
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Mathieu Quiquerez Valorant Apr 17, 2020
VALORANT vs CSGO: A pro's perspective VALORANT has burst onto the esports scene and is gaining momentum with the potential to become a top title. With so many questions about similarities and differences between VALORANT and CS:GO, we enlisted a former professional CS:GO player to run through an in-depth analysis of VALORANT vs. CS:GO.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Apr 9, 2020
What is FPL? Outside of regular competition, a number of professional CS:GO players take part in the FACEIT Pro League (FPL) to engage in some slightly more relaxed, but still competitive, matches. But what exactly is the FPL? Read on to find out.
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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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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Mar 24, 2020
What is CS:GO Totals betting? Outside of the main options for betting on CS:GO matches, there are many alternative markets to bet on. One of the easiest alternatives to understand are Match Totals and Map Totals markets. So, how does Totals betting work and what is important for bettors to understand to utilise it? Read on to find out.
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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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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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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jan 23, 2020
North at DreamHack Open Leipzig: Return of MSL The first event of the 2020 CS:GO calendar, DreamHack Open Leipzig, is imminent. In attendance will be North, who will be lining up with In-Game Leader Mathias "MSL" Lauridsen for the first time since September 2018.
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Benjamin Doughty CS:GO Jan 13, 2020
CS:GO: The year in review 2019 has brought us many memorable moments in Counter-Strike. We witnessed Astralis dominate the Major circuit, and saw Team Liquid break records to take the Intel Grand Slam in record time eventually resulting in Intel changing the requirements.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jan 9, 2020
Looking at Astralis vs Liquid in 2019 Throughout 2019, there were two main powerhouse teams battling it out for the top. Barring a brief gap of a couple of weeks in October, the top spot on the HLTV.org team rankings was held by either Astralis or Team Liquid.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Nov 14, 2019
ECS Season 8 Finals - MIBR and Sharks preview The Esports Championship Series is set to conclude its eighth season with its finals in Dallas, Texas. There, two teams hailing from Latin America are set to take part. We look at their chances.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Nov 7, 2019
ECS Season 8 Finals preview The Esports Championship Series is set to conclude its eighth season with a $500,000 final. Held at the Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas, it will feature eight teams from Europe and North America. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO Oct 30, 2019
How does the ESL Pro Tour work? Before ESL One New York 2019, ESL announced their CS:GO tournament plan for 2020. This mostly encompasses the ambitious project of the ESL Pro Tour, where ESL and DreamHack interconnect their tournaments at various levels. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO Oct 28, 2019
ECS Season 8 North America preview The Esports Championship Series resumes for its eighth season, where each week eight teams will face off for $25,000 worth of prizes and a spot at the ECS Season 8 Finals.
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Kristian Medina CS:GO Oct 28, 2019
ECS Season 8 Europe preview ECS Season 8 brings together some of the best CS:GO teams from around the world to compete over five weeks to win the lion-share of $500,000. Read our Europe preview to find out more. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO Oct 25, 2019
Why don't superstar teams work in CS:GO? Place yourself in this position: You’re the general manager of an esports organisation and you want to make a big splash into the world of CS:GO. The best way to do this, you think, is to cherry-pick the five best performing players in the world and place them all on one roster.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Oct 18, 2019
StarSeries i-League Season 8 Preview StarLadder, hot off the heels of organising the Berlin Major, return with the latest of its StarSeries i-League tournaments. The eighth season sees $500,000 on offer for 16 teams.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Sep 25, 2019
ESL One New York 2019 Preview ESL One New York 2019 sees Counter-Strike return to the Barclays Centre in the Big Apple. As with last year, eight teams are in attendance for a $200,000 prize pool. This year’s edition sees the competition become a Europe versus North America clash. Which teams will come out on top from the group stages and progress to the semi-finals? Read on to inform your ESL One New York 2019 betting.
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Kristian Medina CS:GO Sep 10, 2019
ECS Pinnacle Cup preview 16 challengers enter the ECS Pinnacle Cup for a chance to earn a spot to the ECS Season 8 Regular Season. Find out the top teams to watch. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO Sep 2, 2019
Interview with North's mithR After announcing our new partnership with North, we sat down with the team to gain an understanding of who they are and how they approach the game. In the final interview, we speak to the team’s coach, Torbjørn “mithR” Nyborg. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO Aug 30, 2019
Interview with North's JUGi After announcing our new partnership with North, we sat down with the team to gain an understanding of who they are and how they approach the game. The final player we’ll speak is the team’s newest addition, AWPer Jakob "JUGi" Hansen. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO Aug 28, 2019
Interview with North's valde After announcing our new partnership with North, we sat down with the team to gain an understanding of who they are and how they approach the game. The fourth in the series sees us talk to the team’s IGL, Valdemar “valde” Bjørn. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO Aug 23, 2019
Interview with North's Kjaerbye After announcing our new partnership with North, we sat down with the team to gain an understanding of who they are and how they approach the game. The third interview sees us talk to former Major MVP, Markus “Kjaerbye” Kjærbye. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO Aug 19, 2019
Interview with North's gade After announcing our new partnership with North, we sat down with the team to gain an understanding of who they are and how they approach the game. The second in the series sees us talk to one of the newer team members, Nicklas “gade” Gade.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Aug 15, 2019
Interview with North's aizy After announcing our new partnership with North, we sat down with the team to gain an understanding of who they are and how they approach the game. First in this series is the team’s longest serving member Philip “aizy” Aistrup. -
Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jul 22, 2019
StarLadder Berlin Minor Championships Preview - Asia and CIS CS:GO is ramping up to its spectacle event. With the StarLadder Berlin Major set to start at the end of August, the only tournaments remaining to confirm the eleven remaining teams are the four Minor Championships. Up next are the Asian and CIS region Minors.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jul 16, 2019
StarLadder Berlin Minor Championships Preview - Americas and Europe CS:GO is ramping up to its spectacle event. With the StarLadder Berlin Major set to start at the end of August, the only tournaments remaining to confirm the eleven remaining teams are the four Minor Championships.
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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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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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A beginner’s guide to CS:GO betting Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has reinforced the franchises' position as one of the most important esports games of the last decade. Its popularity has also seen a huge growth in CS:GO betting, but if you are one of those esports fans that is new to the idea of betting on CS:GO, this introduction will help you start.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO Jun 14, 2019
ESL Pro League Season 9 - Finals preview The culmination of the ninth ESL Pro League season is set to be held in Montpellier, France over the upcoming week. The tournament will see 16 teams face off against each other to claim the $250,000 top prize. The teams attending represent four different regions: the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
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Kristian Medina CS:GO Jun 14, 2019
A recap of the ECS Season 7 - Finals The ECS Season 7 - Finals saw the birth of new stars and the fall of old titans. We recap the Finals and how they unfolded. Read on to find out more.
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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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Kristian Medina CS:GO Jun 3, 2019
ECS Season 7 - Finals: Top players to watch Welcome to the ECS Season 7 - Finals. We take a look at the Top players to watch at the ECS7 Finals and their individual statistics for 2019. Read on to find out 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 CS:GO May 28, 2019
ECS Season 7 - Finals preview The ECS Season 7 – Finals are upon us and we are taking a look at all of the teams that made it through from the Regular Season, to the finals. The best teams from North America and Europe converge on the SSE Arena in Wembley, London after an exciting Regular Season to battle it out for the ECS Season 7 trophy and a share of the $500,000 prize pool.
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Using map knowledge to inform CS:GO betting Some bettors may think all seven maps play out the same way in CS:GO, but they are actually incredibly different. Certain maps have a slight bias to different sides, while others will be better-suited to different play styles. Read on to find out why map knowledge is important when betting on CS:GO.
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Kristian Medina CS:GO May 21, 2019
ECS Season 7 Week 5 - Europe bracket preview The final week of the ECS Season 7 regular season is upon us! Week 5 is set to be a game of inches for the European circuit as team’s battle it out to claim the lion share of the Week 5 prize pool. The ECS Season 7 – Finals are being held at the SSE Arena, Wembley on the 6 June 2019.
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Michael Moriarty CS:GO May 21, 2019
ECS Season 7 Week 5 - North America bracket preview The final week of ECS Season 7 North America is upon us, with the opening games either set to repeat from last week, either reigniting regional rivalries or creating new ones. All teams have a shot at attending the ECS Season 7 – Finals at the SSE Arena, Wembley on 6 June.
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Stuart Bridges CS:GO Feb 25, 2019
IEM Katowice 2019 Major preview The Legends Stage has now concluded and only eight teams move over to the Champions Stage in the IEM Katowice Major 2019 - and only one team will be crowned the winner. Which of the eight teams will progress through to the Grand Finals? Read on for our IEM Katowice Major 2019 betting preview.
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Stuart Bridges CS:GO Jan 16, 2019
IEM Katowice: 2019: What is a CS:GO Major? The first CS:GO Major, IEM Katowice XIII – 2019 Championship, is starting on 13 February 2019 and in order to aim for the best results, we need to analyse the teams. But firstly, we need to understand the format, structure, qualifiers, and how progression works. Want to learn what a CS:GO Major is? Read on to find out more.
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Stuart Bridges CS:GO Jan 4, 2019
IEM Katowice 2019 - Europe Minor The IEM Katowice - Europe Minor 2019 begins on 16 January and precedes 2019’s long-awaited European Major. The winning team will take home a share of $30,000 and a place in the Challenger Stage at the Katowice 2019 Major. Read on for our preview of the event.
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Stuart Bridges CS:GO Dec 21, 2018
How to improve your CS:GO predictions The goal of making a CS:GO prediction in betting is to determine the outcome of a Team A vs. Team B match with greater accuracy than bookmaker odds. Predicting CS:GO matches requires an approach that involves greater insight into game mechanics, decision making and tactical play. How can you make accurate CS:GO predictions? Read on to find out more.
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Stuart Bridges CS:GO Nov 28, 2018
BLAST Pro Series: Lisbon 2018 preview The BLAST Pro Series heads to Lisbon on December 14 to round off its year of events. The same six teams from Copenhagen will battle it out once more for a share of $230,000. What has changed since Copenhagen? Have we learned anything since the ECS Season 6 - Finals? Read on for our preview.
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Stuart Bridges CS:GO Nov 27, 2018
ECS Season 6 - Finals: results and stats The ECS Season 6 - Finals have come and gone and now all eyes are going to be on BLAST Pro Series: Lisbon 2018. Analysing past events can help when thinking about the future. Which teams performed well at the ECS Season 6 – Finals? Read on to find out more.
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Stuart Bridges CS:GO Nov 6, 2018
Competitive CS:GO ranks explained It doesn’t matter where you start with your CS:GO rank, you will have to put time and effort in in order to progress beyond what you’ve placed at. Something to keep in mind is that if you ever get to a stage where you aren’t enjoying competitive, take a break, learn more about the game and what you enjoy doing within the game.
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FACEIT Major: London 2018 Champions Stage preview Which teams have come out on top from rounds one and two of the FACEIT Major? Eight teams are still in with a chance of winning the $1 million prize pool. Which teams will progress through to the finals bracket? Read on to inform your FACEIT Major betting.
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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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ESL One Cologne betting preview Live from the “cathedral of Counter-Strike”, the 2018 ESL One tournament gets underway in Cologne, Germany on July 3 with 16 teams battling it out for a share of the $300,000 prize pot. Which team will be declared victorious? Read on for our preview of the event, the format and the teams in contention.
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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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Is CS:GO becoming more T sided? Playing on the counter-terrorist side in CS:GO has always been seen as an advantage. Multiple updates have changed CS:GO extensively, leading many to believe CS:GO is becoming more terrorist sided. Is this actually the case? Why is it important for bettors to analyse the T side bias in CS:GO? Read on to find out.
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May's eSports Player of the Month Pinnacle’s Player of the Month for May is Jake ‘Stewie2k’ Yip. Despite winning the Boston Major with Cloud9, he decided to take a leap of faith and join the Brazilian side of SK Gaming in March 2018. What makes Stewie2k one of the most exciting players in CS:GO? Read on to find out.
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ESL Pro League Season 7 Finals betting preview The conclusion of Season 7 of the ESL Pro League kicks off on May 14 in Dallas, Texas, featuring 16 teams competing for a share of the $750,000 prize pool. Who will manage to clinch the title? Read on for a detailed analysis of the tournament format and teams taking part.
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DreamHack Marseille betting preview On April 18, DreamHack Masters Marseille will kick off with 16 teams fighting for a share of the $250,000 prize pool. With so many roster changes happening, the unpredictable nature of this event makes it especially exciting. Read on to find out about the format and teams.
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Interview with a professional CS:GO player: Petra We recently sat down with Petra from the CS:GO team Singularity to ask her a few questions. How do you get a career in playing eSports? What’s it like to play CS:GO for a job? Read on to find out.
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V4 Future Sports Festival betting preview Hungary’s first international eSports tournament begins on March 23, featuring eight teams from around the globe competing for a share of almost $600,000. With the players and first-time organisers both determined to put on a spectacle this should be a weekend remember. Read on for expert insight into the V4 Future Sports Festival odds.
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WESG World Finals betting preview The WESG World Finals are taking place on March 13 at the Haikou International Convention and Exhibition Centre in China. With a prize pool of $1.5 million, all teams in attendance will be eager to secure first place. Read to learn more about the format and teams competing at WESG China.
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IEM Katowice betting preview On February 27 2018, IEM Katowice will kick off. It is regarded as one of the most prestigious events on the CS:GO calendar and there’s plenty of value on offer for bettors. Read on to find out more about the format and teams to help you with your Intel Extreme Masters Katowice betting.
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January’s eSports Player of the Month: coldzera The first person to win Pinnacle’s eSports Player of the Month title was an obvious choice. Marcelo ‘coldzera’ David is well on his way to becoming the best CS:GO player there has ever been. How does coldzera compare to other CS:GO players and why is he so good? Read on to find out.
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ELEAGUE Major Boston betting preview: Champions Stage On January 26, the final stage of this year’s ELEAGUE Major Boston will begin – The newly named Champions Stage. During this stage, one team will add their name to the history books by winning the Major. Read on to find out more about the format and teams to help you with your ELEAGUE Major betting.
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The best CS:GO Twitter accounts to follow To be a successful bettor you need to have the most accurate data available. Researching player or team statistics is important, and following the correct Twitter accounts can also give you this and an edge over the bookmaker. What are the best CS:GO Twitter accounts to follow? Read on to find out.
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ELEAGUE Major Boston betting preview: Legends Stage On January 19, the top 16 teams will face off at the ELEAGUE Major Boston to secure Legends status and fight for a chance to win a share of the $1 million prize fund. Now that the Challengers Stage is over, read this article for some expert insight ahead of the Legends Stage.
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ECS Season 4 Finals betting preview The conclusion of the ECS Season is heading to Mexico for an event that will close out an excellent year of CS:GO. This unique location will host the final event of the Counter Strike season between December 15-17, and teams will be keen to end the year on a high. Read on for some expert analysis of the ECS Season 4 Finals odds.
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ESL Pro League Finals betting preview The ESL Pro League Finals is the LAN conclusion of the 28 team weekly online tournament. The top six teams from both the EU and NA regions come together to form a twelve team event, competing for a share of $750,000 over a six-day LAN event, held in Odense, Denmark. It’s an excitingly diverse lineup, but where is the value in the ESL Pro League Finals odds? Read on to find out.
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CS:GO BLAST Pro Series betting preview The BLAST Pro Series has promised to raise the bar when it comes to CS:GO events. Coming off the back of IEM Oakland, six of the world’s best Counter Strike teams are taking to the stage in Copenhagen, for what is sure to be an action-packed event. This betting guide will provide you with all the insight you need for finding value in the BLAST Pro Series odds.
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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.