Match winner
Who wins the series. In a BO3 the first team to two maps.
| Outcome | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Vitality | 1.63 | 61.3% |
| Falcons | 2.25 | 44.4% |
| Sum | 105.8% | |
| Margin | 5.5% |
So what: usually the lowest margin of any market on the match.
Review · Esports bookmaker
Melbet review 2026: esports betting across shooters, MOBAs and sims
Melbet is a sportsbook founded in 2012 and run by Pelican Entertainment B.V. under a Curaçao licence. It ranks on nine esportranker pages, from CS2, Dota 2 and League of Legends to Tekken, Mortal Kombat, NBA 2K and World of Tanks. We checked its coverage, the cashier and what the $150 welcome offer costs to clear.
Our verdict: one of the broadest esports ranges in this group, with a sports welcome offer and local payments for Asia and Africa. The licence is offshore.
Since 2012
9 esports pages
$150 welcome offer
By
Amelia Tan
Updated Oct 8, 2026
At a glance
Melbet in 30 seconds
From our bookmaker database and the live offer feed, checked October 2026.
Licence in our data
Curacao · Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos Mexico
So what: check the licence number in the site footer before you deposit.
Esports pages ranking it
9
So what: CS2, EA Sports FC, Dota 2, Mortal Kombat, League of Legends and NBA 2K.
Welcome offer
$150
So what: 18+, new customers, T&Cs apply.
Restricted countries
14
So what: including the UK, the US, France, Spain, Italy and Sweden.
Short answer
Is Melbet good for esports betting?
Yes, for range. Melbet covers shooters, MOBAs, fighting games and sports sims, and takes many local payment methods. It holds a Curaçao licence only, so player protection is weaker than with an EU or UK regulator.
Esports coverage Live
Esports you can bet on at Melbet
The game and tournament pages on esportranker where Melbet is ranked.
Market depth · CS2 Example odds
Five CS2 markets, priced as an example
What each market pays out on, the implied probability and the margin. The odds show the method; check live prices before you bet.
Map handicap
Vitality −1.5 maps must win 2–0. Falcons +1.5 wins if they take at least one map.
| Outcome | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Vitality −1.5 | 2.70 | 37.0% |
| Falcons +1.5 | 1.42 | 70.4% |
| Sum | 107.5% | |
| Margin | 6.9% |
So what: turns a short favourite into a longer price, at a slightly higher margin.
Total maps
Over 2.5 if the series goes to a third map, under if it ends 2–0 either way.
| Outcome | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 2.02 | 49.5% |
| Under 2.5 | 1.72 | 58.1% |
| Sum | 107.6% | |
| Margin | 7.1% |
So what: a bet on how close the series is, not on who wins.
Total rounds, map 1
Over or under 21.5 rounds. CS2 regulation is 24 rounds, first to 13.
| Outcome | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Over 21.5 | 1.83 | 54.6% |
| Under 21.5 | 1.87 | 53.5% |
| Sum | 108.1% | |
| Margin | 7.5% |
So what: a 13–9 or closer map goes over, and overtime always does.
Correct score
Exact series result in a BO3.
| Outcome | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| 2–0 | 2.70 | 37.0% |
| 2–1 | 3.50 | 28.6% |
| 1–2 | 4.40 | 22.7% |
| 0–2 | 4.50 | 22.2% |
| Sum | 110.6% | |
| Margin | 9.5% |
So what: four outcomes, so the margin roughly doubles against match winner.
Example odds set by esportranker, not live prices at Melbet. Implied = 1 ÷ odds. Margin = 1 − 1 ÷ sum.
Live and cash out Example data
In-play esports betting: what to check
Live odds move every round
Esports prices update after each round, kill or objective, and live margins usually sit above pre-match ones.
So what: compare the live price with the pre-match line before you bet.
Streams run behind
Tournament broadcasts add a delay, and in-app streams can lag behind the server.
So what: never bet on a play you just saw; the odds have already moved.
Cash out, worked example
You staked $50 at odds 2.30 and the same outcome now trades at 1.45.
| Bet | $50 · 2.30 |
| Odds now | 1.45 |
| Fair value | $79 |
| Offered | $74 |
| Markup | $5 (6.7%) |
So what: the gap between fair value and the offer is the price of cashing out. Use it when your view has changed.
Example figures. Fair value = potential return ÷ current odds.
Payments
Melbet deposits and withdrawals
Methods from our bookmaker database. Availability depends on your country, so confirm in the cashier.
Cashier: 41 deposit and 8 withdrawal methods are listed for Melbet. The table shows 12; 30 more are listed.
| Method | Deposit | Withdrawal |
|---|---|---|
| Visa | Yes | Yes |
| MasterCard | Yes | Yes |
| WebMoney | Yes | Yes |
| Perfect Money | Yes | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
| Payeer | Yes | Yes |
| Bitcoin | Yes | Yes |
| YooMoney | Yes | – |
| QIWI Wallet | Yes | – |
| Jeton | Yes | – |
| BPay | Yes | – |
| Beeline | Yes | – |
esportranker bookmaker database, checked October 2026. – = not listed.
Bonus maths LiveExample data
What the $150 welcome offer costs to clear
A worked example in $ with example terms, because wagering is not in our offer data. The live offer is $150; swap in the real terms from the T&Cs.
$78
expected net value
Bonus $150 · 8x turnover · singles at odds 1.80+
Turnover costs the margin on what you bet: 8 × $150 = $1,200, and 6.0% of that is $72.
What it means: clear wagering with singles on low-margin markets such as match winner; accumulators multiply the margin.
Bonus
$150
+$150
Turnover
8 × the bonus
$1,200
Expected cost, singles
$1,200 × 6.0% margin
−$72
Expected cost, 3-leg accumulators
margin per slip 1 − (1 − 6.0%)^3 = 16.9%
−$203
Net value with singles
with accumulators: −$53
$78
Wagering
8x bonus (example)
Above about 15x, the expected cost eats most of the bonus at esports margins.
Minimum odds
1.80 (example)
Rules out the heavy favourites that are common in esports.
Offer type
Check
The live offer is $150; confirm the minimum odds and wagering in the T&Cs.
Example terms, 6% assumed margin. Live offer amount from the offers feed.
Pros and cons
What speaks for and against Melbet
What we like
- Wide title range Ranked on CS2, Dota 2, LoL, StarCraft II, Tekken, Mortal Kombat, EA Sports FC, NBA 2K and World of Tanks pages.
- Local payments MoMo, OPay, STC Pay, Payme, AstroPay and crypto among 40+ deposit methods in our data.
Worth knowing
- Offshore licence Curaçao only.
- No Valorant ranking Not ranked on our Valorant page.
Who it suits
Is Melbet right for you?
A good fit if you
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bet on fighting games and sims
Tekken, Mortal Kombat, EA Sports FC and NBA 2K pages rank it.
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live in Asia, Africa or the Middle East
local wallets in the cashier.
Look elsewhere if you
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want a regulated site
Curaçao licence only.
Our take: Melbet is a broad, international book with real esports range and local payments. Read the bonus terms closely and keep an eye on the offshore licence.
Melbet FAQ
Is Melbet licensed?
Melbet is run by Pelican Entertainment B.V. under a Curaçao licence. It has no UK or EU licence.
Which esports can I bet on at Melbet?
Melbet ranks on our CS2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Tekken, Mortal Kombat, StarCraft II, EA Sports FC, NBA 2K and World of Tanks pages.
What is the Melbet welcome offer?
The live offer is $150 for new customers, 18+, T&Cs apply. Wagering terms are not in our data; read them before you deposit.
Which countries can't use Melbet?
Our data lists 14 restricted countries, including the UK, US, Spain, France, Italy and Sweden.
Which payment methods does Melbet accept?
More than 40 deposit methods in our data, among them Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, AstroPay, MoMo, OPay, STC Pay and crypto.
Is Melbet safe for young esports fans?
Only if you are 18 or older, or the legal age where you live. Melbet is a real-money bookmaker; set a deposit limit before your first bet and see our responsible gaming page for help.
Responsible gambling
Bet only if you are 18+ and it stays fun
Esports betting attracts a younger audience than most sports. These rules apply on every page of this site.
Esports fans are young
Licensed bookmakers check age and ID. If you are under 18, this site is for information, not for betting.
Our responsible gaming policySet a limit first
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