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1xBet continues CS2 presence with Austin Major partnership

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1xBet has been designated as the primary betting partner for the Austin Major by BLAST.tv. Here’s how this bookmaker aims to enhance the spectator’s experience.

The quality of viewing is set to improve significantly since 1xBet’s widespread involvement in significant eSports competitions persists. As an official wagering partner, they are now part of the BLAST.tv Austin Major, offering unique betting options, enhanced live streaming, and other advantages.

The Austin Major competition is happening now and will end on June 22, 2025. This prestigious event boasts an impressive total prize pool of $1.25 million, attracting an astounding 32 top-tier Counter-Strike 2 teams from across the globe.

1xBet’s designation as the official betting partner for the tournament signifies their first collaboration with BLAST. This alliance aims to boost global enthusiasm for esports and enhance the viewing experience for fans worldwide. As per Esports Charts, the Austin Major 2025 has already attracted over a million viewers and accumulated nearly 23 million hours of watch time, just three days into the event.

1xBet provides unique betting opportunities on their platform, such as the “Player Duel” section, which showcases five direct confrontations between players, allowing enthusiasts to place wagers on either team’s frag count.

The BLAST.tv Austin Major’s live broadcast is made more engaging with this partnership. Viewers can observe the real-time odds for the imminent match directly within the stream, without needing to switch tabs. This data provides a valuable statistical perspective on each team’s relative strength against their opponent, regardless of personal betting preferences.

1xBet’s expanding CS2 footprint

For the first time, BLAST and 1xBet have joined forces, but they are both well-versed in the world of Counter-Strike and esports as a whole.

Starting in March 2021, 1xBet secured the exclusive worldwide partnership for the ESL Pro Tour CS:GO and ESL One Summer & Winter Dota 2 events. This partnership included unique features like data-driven player profiles, predictions, branding during live broadcasts, and other special elements. (Source: https://eslfaceitgroup.com/blog/2021/03/1xbet-becomes-official-global-betting-partner-for-esl-pro-tour-csgo-and-esl-one-dota-2)

The alliance between ESL and 1xBet is robust and enduring, as evidenced by the agreements in place that mandate their collaboration persist well into the future, specifically up until IEM Katowice 2027.

More recently, PGL has established a two-year long exclusive agreement with 1xBet, extending until the end of 2026. This collaboration encompasses Counter-Strike 2 and DOTA 2. The first event under this partnership was the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, held in February, boasting a prize pool of $1.25 million.

1xBet additionally supports the Serbian esports organization Aurora Gaming and the Brazilian squad MIBR, two of the 32 teams participating in the ongoing Austin Major tournament.

1xBet is growing its influence in the CS:GO scene as it hosts the Austin Major, promising fans enhanced statistical analysis, unique betting options, and a more immersive experience for upcoming tournaments.

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2025-06-10 03:10

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