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Key points
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T1 3–2
T1 beat KT Rolster 3–2 in the Worlds 2025 final in Chengdu, an all-Korean final.
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$1M
The MLBB M6 World Championship had a $1 million prize pool; Fnatic ONIC (Philippines) beat Team Liquid 4–1 in the final.
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Mobile first
MLBB, PUBG Mobile, Honor of Kings and Free Fire are played mainly on phones, and their scenes are centred in Asia.
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Country rules
Some Asian countries license betting, some allow only state operators and some ban it. Check before you bet.
The titles that matter for Asian bettors
Popular esports in Asia and what you can bet on
PC titles have the deepest markets; mobile titles have the biggest local audiences. Market depth depends on the bookmaker; check the game page for coverage.
| Game | Strongest regions | Main events | Typical markets |
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| League of Legends | South Korea (LCK), China (LPL) | Worlds, MSI, regional leagues | Match, map handicap, total kills, first blood, objectives |
| Dota 2 | China, Southeast Asia | The International, Majors and third-party events | Match, map handicap, kills, Roshan, duration |
| Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia | M-series World Championship, MSC, MPL leagues | Match, map handicap; fewer props |
| PUBG Mobile / BGMI | China, India, Southeast Asia | Global championships, national leagues | Outright winner, top finishes, head-to-heads |
| Honor of Kings | China | KPL, international cups | Match winner at books that cover it |
| Valorant | Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia | VCT Pacific, Masters, Champions | Match, map, rounds |
| Counter-Strike 2 | Mongolia, China, Oceania | Majors, regional qualifiers | Match, maps, rounds, pistol rounds |
League of Legends: Korea and China at the top
Korean (LCK) and Chinese (LPL) teams have won most World Championships. Recent finals show how hard it is to price even the favourites: DRX won Worlds 2022 after starting in the play-in stage as the LCK's fourth seed, beating T1 3–2. T1 then won again in 2025, beating KT Rolster 3–2 in Chengdu.
Dota 2: deep markets, open circuit
Dota 2 has strong Chinese and Southeast Asian scenes and some of the deepest in-game markets of any esport: kills, Roshan, towers and game duration. Since Valve ended the Dota Pro Circuit after the 2023 season, the calendar is built from third-party tournaments, so form across organisers matters more than one league table.
Mobile esports: MLBB, PUBG Mobile and Honor of Kings
Mobile titles have the largest audiences in Southeast Asia, China and India. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is the leading MOBA in the Philippines and Indonesia; Filipino team Fnatic ONIC won the M6 World Championship in December 2024, beating Team Liquid 4–1 for a share of a $1 million prize pool. Battle royales such as PUBG Mobile are mostly bet as outrights and head-to-heads, because a match has many teams.
Is esports betting legal in Asia?
There is no single answer. Some countries license private online betting, some allow only state-run operators and some prohibit almost all gambling. Rules for offshore sites are often unclear or actively enforced against. Our country pages explain the situation in each market with sources, including the Philippines, India, China, South Korea and Japan.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular esports to bet on in Asia?
League of Legends, Dota 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, PUBG Mobile and Honor of Kings, with Valorant and Counter-Strike 2 growing.
Why is League of Legends so popular with Asian bettors?
Korean and Chinese teams dominate the game internationally, the LCK and LPL run long seasons with many matches, and bookmakers offer deep markets on it.
Can I bet on Mobile Legends?
Yes, at bookmakers that cover it, mainly on match winner and map handicap. Markets are thinner than for PC esports, so compare prices.
How does betting on PUBG Mobile work?
Because many teams play in each match, most markets are outrights (tournament or match winner), top finishes and head-to-heads between two teams.
Is esports betting legal in Asia?
It depends on the country. Some license betting, some only allow state operators and some prohibit it. Check our country page for your market before you bet.
