About IM Esports
IM Esports is a dedicated esports betting platform integrated into several top Singapore-accessible online casinos. Unlike sportsbook giants like SBOBET that include esports as a secondary product category, IM Esports was built exclusively for esports betting — offering deeper markets, more comprehensive coverage of Asian esports tournaments, and live in-play betting on games that general sportsbooks rarely cover.
Singapore has one of the most developed esports audiences in Southeast Asia. The country regularly hosts major international esports events, and games like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), DOTA 2, and CS2 have millions of Singapore-resident players and fans. IM Esports targets this demographic directly.
Access IM Esports through the dedicated "Esports" section at BK8, where it sits alongside SBOBET and CMD368 for comprehensive sports and esports betting coverage.
Esports Games Covered
DOTA 2
Full coverage of The International, ESL One, DreamLeague, and regional DPC events. Match Winner, First Blood, First Tower, Map Handicap, and Total Maps markets. Live in-play betting during matches. The most-bet esport globally — DOTA 2 generates significant volume from Singapore and SEA players. Betting available on all Major and Minor level events.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
The most popular mobile esport in Southeast Asia. MPL Singapore, MPL Malaysia, M-Series World Championship coverage. Match Winner, Map Handicap, Total Maps, First Blood, and First Lord markets. MLBB's Singapore-based professional scene makes this one of IM Esports' most-bet markets for local players. Live betting during all Major league matches.
CS2 (Counter-Strike 2)
BLAST Premier, ESL Pro League, IEM, and regional RMR event coverage. Match Winner, Map Handicap, Total Rounds, Pistol Round Winner, and Half Total markets. CS2 is one of the deepest esports betting markets globally — IM Esports offers map-by-map markets on all tier-1 events, with live betting throughout matches.
League of Legends
LCS, LEC, LCK, LPL, and World Championship coverage. The annual LoL World Championship is one of the highest-volume esports betting events of the year globally. Match Winner, First Dragon, First Tower, First Baron, Total Kills, and Map Handicap markets. Quarterly splits covered throughout the year.
Valorant
VCT Pacific League, VCT Champions, and Masters coverage. Riot Games' tactical shooter has a dedicated Singapore-regional professional scene (VCT Pacific features Singapore-based teams). Match Winner, Map Handicap, and Round Totals markets available. A fast-growing betting market since VCT's 2022 restructure.
Other Esports
Rocket League, Overwatch 2, FIFA/EA FC, King of Glory, PUBG Mobile, and Free Fire. Emerging titles like Apex Legends added as their betting markets mature. IM Esports adds new games as competitive scenes develop — providing broader coverage than traditional sportsbooks that are slow to add new esport categories.
IM Esports vs SBOBET Esports
Both SBOBET and IM Esports are available at BK8 and other Singapore casinos. The key differences:
| Feature | IM Esports | SBOBET Esports |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Esports only | Traditional sports + esports |
| MLBB coverage | Deep — all MPL regions | Major events only |
| In-game markets | First Blood, Objectives | Match Winner, Handicap |
| Live betting | All major titles | Limited selection |
| Tournament depth | Tier 1–3 events | Tier 1–2 events only |
For serious esports bettors, IM Esports offers significantly more depth. SBOBET's esports coverage suits bettors who want esports alongside their football betting on a single platform.
Live Esports Betting Features
IM Esports' live in-play betting platform updates odds in real time during matches:
- Live map-by-map betting — Bet on individual maps/games within a match series
- In-game objective markets — First Dragon (LoL), First Blood (DOTA 2), Pistol Round (CS2) available live
- Live score tracker — Real-time kill count, objective status, and team economy displays
- Series odds adjustment — Odds recalculate after each map result, allowing strategic mid-series betting
