The biggest tournament in Dota 2 betting is back — and Stake.com is giving punters another reason to stay locked in during The International 2025. With the playoffs heating up in Germany, Stake is offering First Map Insurance for all playoff matches, giving bettors a second chance if their pick falls short.
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Place a pre-match single bet on either team in the “Match Winner – twoway” market. If your selection wins the first map but doesn’t win the series, Stake will refund your stake up to $100.
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It’s a simple and effective offer that adds serious value to your esports betting strategy during TI 2025.
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Stake
Current eSport Promotion
LoL Worlds 2025 - $50 Raffle
Place bets on LoL Worlds 202Split into two stages, the Play-in to Swiss Stage and Knockout to Grand final. For every $25 wagered on any Worlds match during each period, you’ll earn 1 raffle ticket for a chance to win a share of $25,000 — with 25 winners each taking home $1,000.5 matches and receive raffle tickets for your chance to win $1000 USD or equivalent.
18+ gamble responsibly. Every $25 USD wagered earns 1 raffle ticket. Drawn after each stage. Full Stake.com terms and conditions apply. Full terms.
Available on all Playoff matches at The International 2025
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Applies to pre-match, single bets only
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If your team wins the first map but loses the match, you’ll receive a refund up to $100
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Minimum qualifying stake: $5
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Maximum refund: $100
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This offer is available once per match, per customer, and only on your first eligible bet per game. Bets must be placed before the scheduled match time listed on Stake.com.
Pre-match singles only. First bet per match. Min $5, max $250 refund. UFC fights only (no Contender Series). Standard Stake T&Cs apply. Full terms.
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Terms You Should Know
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Offer is for pre-match bets only — live or in-play wagers are excluded
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Only your first bet per match is eligible
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Any attempt to abuse the offer (including multi-accounting) may result in disqualification
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The promotion excludes bets on other markets, such as map handicaps or total kills
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Refunds are processed within 48 hours after the game settles
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Maximum winnings from this promo are subject to Stake’s general promotional terms
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Crypto-based users will have payouts calculated based on the fiat equivalent at the time of the bet, not necessarily at time of payout
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Players professionally associated with Stake are not eligible
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Why This Offer Matters for Esports Betting
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Whether you’re backing favorites or dark horses, first map volatility is common in high-stakes matches like those in The International. This promotion helps protect you from narrow losses while encouraging aggressive bets during the playoffs.
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Stake continues to lead the way in esports promotions, offering more creative ways to bet on major events like TI. If you’re wagering on Dota 2 this October, this first map refund promo should be part of your strategy.
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Final Thoughts
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With up to $100 in risk-free betting value, Stake’s First Map Insurance is one of the smartest casino promotions available during The International 2025. It’s simple, fair, and designed for real esports bettors.
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Head to Stake.com, place your first pre-match bet on any playoff match, and get ready to win — even when your team doesn’t close the series.
Mark Prezelj is a Slovenian esports betting analyst with over 3,500 articles at EsportBet and the founder of Lines64.com — someone who has been reading odds longer than most readers have been watching esports.
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