eSport games played in Hungary in 2020

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Like most European countries, Hungary’s esports market has been growing exponentially over the last several years. According to statistics, there are over 3.7 million video game players in the country, translating to about 58% of Hungary’s population aged between 18 and 65 years.

Currently, there are over 200,000 esports players in Hungary, and the number continues increasing daily. This sport is especially popular among Millenials, with at least 80% of the players being under 25 years. The growth of this market has prompted several clubs in the country to develop esports departments to grow the talent.

Here’s a laydown of the most played eSports games in Hungary. Fortunately, most of the esports are available for wagering at Betway and other major bookies.

Top 3 Esports games in Hungary

League of Legends

With about 65% of Hungary’s esports gamers playing this game, League of Legends is the country’s most popular video game in 2020. The game was first released in 2009, and Hungarians have continued embracing it over the years. 

Since its inception, LoL has changed significantly, though the gameplay has remained constituent to its original over the years. At first, the game might appear confusing and chaotic to some players, but it becomes very interesting once you understand the basics. Even better, the game is highly competitive, and it’s packed with various interesting characters.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

When wagering on esports with Betway online bets, CS: GO will be among your top choices. The game is loved by over 50% of Hungarian esports players and for good reasons. For starters, CS: Go boasts of an unrivaled competitive aspect, and the gameplay goers smoothly as you get to collaborate with your team.