DATA.BET, a prominent provider of betting solutions, has once again demonstrated its commitment to esports by launching a new product tailored for 2XKO, the free-to-play fighting game developed by Riot Games.
The introduction of 2XKO is a significant advancement in DATA.BET’s initiative to expand the range of esports betting options. This innovative format, which features a quick-paced, double-elimination system, provides both players and fans with thrilling, high-stakes matches that are designed to enhance excitement and engagement.
«Creativity and innovation are at the heart of esports, and 2XKO exemplifies how fresh formats can invigorate the experience for players and bettors alike. We are thrilled to be the first in the industry to launch this offering – granting our partners exclusive access to content that embodies the fast-paced nature and global attraction of fighting games,» stated Bogdan Holovnov, Head of Esports at DATA.BET.
DATA.BET Launches 2XKO Betting Product at EVO France 2025
DATA.BET officially introduced its 2XKO betting services during the 2 NICE KO tournament at EVO France 2025, which took place in Nice from October 10 to 12. The event attracted nearly 300 competitors across various popular fighting games, making it an ideal backdrop to highlight the capabilities of the new product.
Engineered specifically for competitive fighting games, 2XKO embodies the genre’s intensity and dynamics while easily adapting to a betting-friendly format. Initially, DATA.BET’s coverage will concentrate on essential pre-match markets such as Winner and To Reach the Final for overall tournament results, in addition to Match Winner for single contests.
Furthermore, the betting company aims to broaden its offerings with Map Winner markets for each map during the concluding phases of contests, a strategic move to increase player interaction and betting choices.
DATA.BET has categorized 2XKO as a «new entry to the global esports landscape,» highlighting that its introduction comes during a period of consistent growth in the esports betting industry, which reported $2.5 billion in revenue for 2024, with projections of rising to $2.8 billion in 2025.
By pioneering this product, DATA.BET offers its partners a competitive advantage through early access to a format that could redefine the landscape of esports betting, especially in the realm of fighting games where quick, action-filled gameplay aligns with rapid betting markets.
The 2XKO launch adds to what has already been an exceptional year for DATA.BET, which showcased an expanded portfolio at the SBC Summit Lisbon 2025 and received a nomination for Rising Star in Sports Betting Innovation/Software at the recent SBC Awards.
