GRID Launches GRID Odds, Its Live Odds Offering for eSports

GRID, the international data and technology platform for eSports, has launched GRID Odds, its new live odds service aimed at betting operators. Starting this September, the product is now available for Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), Dota 2, Valorant, and League of Legends, allowing for both pre-match and live betting based on official data from key rights holders. This move expands GRID's strategic reach in the betting segment, adding a native layer of pricing over its recognized infrastructure of official data.

Launching GRID Odds: Responding to the Demand for Live Odds

The introduction of GRID Odds directly addresses the rise in the eSports betting market, where live bets now account for over 70% of the online volume in key markets, according to internal company figures. GRID combines direct access to server data with proprietary statistical models and a specialized trading desk to offer precise pricing at an international scale. The product covers odds for match and map winners, handicaps, totals, as well as player-specific markets (kills, assists, deaths, headshots), and micro-markets in each round: round winner, first kill, bomb plant, and clutch situations.

“GRID has been built on a conviction: success in eSports betting depends on official access to data. GRID Odds is the scalable and logical extension of that position,” stated Thomas Warburton, co-founder and Chief Business Officer of GRID.

GRID holds the official data rights with Riot Games, Ubisoft, KRAFTON, ESL FACEIT Group, and BLAST, collecting game telemetry directly from the server in under 200ms, ensuring 99.9% platform availability.

Key Features of GRID Odds: Differentiation and Scalability in eSports

GRID Odds stands out for allowing the launch and closure of markets during each round, and for the ability to quote on individual player events, a technical advantage derived from privileged access to official feeds. Available markets include:

• Real-time match and map winner
• Handicaps and totals with maximum availability and updates
• Individual player props (kills, assists, deaths, headshots)
• Round markets (round winner, first kill, planting, clutch)

These products rely on an architecture that prioritizes precision and scalability, aiming for sustainable margins through active risk management and coverage on key titles. The service is designed to cater both to large international operators and new entrants.

Market Perspective: Regulation and Growth of Betting in eSports

According to internal analysis by GRID, the regulated eSports betting segment reached €14 billion in 2025, with CS2, League of Legends, Dota 2, and Valorant contributing the majority of that volume. Moreover, in predictive markets, Polymarket recorded $790 million in eSports betting volume alone in July 2026, a record for the platform and a 33% increase over the previous month. GRID Odds encompasses the four key titles responsible for this sector uplift.

The global market demands not only a quantity of markets but also precision and speed in pricing. The differentiating value lies in the ability to quote at scale, accessing real-time data to adjust risk and maximize market availability throughout each map and match.

Leadership and Talent: The Management Team Behind GRID Odds

The business direction of GRID Odds is led by Thomas Warburton, co-founder and Chief Business Officer, who brings experience from Sky Betting & Gaming and Genius Sports. Evgeniy Bekker has also been appointed as Vice President of Trading, responsible for building the odds operation from scratch, with a previous background as Director of Trading at BETER. Bekker adds over 18 years of sector experience in sportsbook management, pre-match and live trading, and risk administration.

Warburton emphasized the strategic importance of exclusive data access: “The advanced player options and micro round markets are not just a simple modeling decision, but a matter of the access we have. Leveraging it to benefit our clients is what sets GRID Odds apart in the market, allowing us to serve a broader spectrum of operators with serious ambitions in eSports.”

GRID Odds and the Expansion of Betting in eSports

The launch of GRID Odds positions the company as a comprehensive solutions provider for eSports betting, integrating official data, proprietary models, and specialized trading. This product arrives at a time when live betting is consolidating in the global offering, and regulated volume surpasses €14 billion annually. Through this initiative, GRID strengthens its commitment to data and pricing verticals, catering to operators seeking precision, uptime, and greater granularity in offered markets. The launch marks a diversification phase for GRID, opening new opportunities for both existing clients and operators specializing in eSports.