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Since CS: GO came out back in 2012, the Counter-Strike competitive scene has been remarkably popular. From the ESL Pro League to Blast Premier, there are some huge franchised CS: GO leagues that fans follow every season. On top of this, there are also countless annual CS: GO tournaments, too, which is why the CS community is never short on eSports content to enjoy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, here\u2019s where things get interesting: the release of Counter-Strike 2 is going to shake up the CS competitive scene and change it forever. That\u2019s right: CS: GO will only be around for a few more months before CS2 takes over and CS2 tournaments<\/a> become the new normal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested to learn more about this? The following guide dives into everything you need to know surrounding the upcoming CS2, future CS2 tournaments, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is CS2 Coming Out? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Good news: CS2 is coming out in Summer 2023. An exact CS2 release date<\/a> hasn\u2019t been provided by Valve yet, but most industry experts expect it to be released in July. It\u2019s also important to remember that the CS2 open beta<\/a> has already been released and this gives lucky players a chance to provide feedback and spot in-game bugs that can be fixed before the official release. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 Will Be the First CS2 Tournament <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After the news about CS2 broke, it didn\u2019t take long for the first-ever CS2 Major<\/a> to be announced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The announcement was made by PGL at the end of March 2023. They let everyone know that the first CS2 Major will be held in Copenhagen from March 17-31, 2024. It will have a crazy prize pool of $1,250,000, and the best CS teams from around the world will be taking part \u2014 so it\u2019s going to be extra special. Tickets aren\u2019t available to buy yet, though, so stay tuned for more updates soon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, it was also announced that the BLAST Paris Major 2023 will be the final-ever<\/i> major CS: GO tournament. Although it\u2019s a sad moment for fans, it\u2019s also a happy moment. This is the dawn of a new era four Counter-Strike, and there are so many reasons to be excited about it. After all, CS2 is expected to surpass CS: GO in terms of gameplay, visuals, and features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Bet on CS2 Tournaments? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aside from the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024, no other CS2 tournaments have been officially announced yet. However, eSports fans like yourself are eager to know how (and where) they\u2019ll be able to place bets on future CS2 tournaments. This is natural, as Counter-Strike betting has been a popular trend for several years now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the Counter-Strike 2 era begins, the best place for CS2 betting<\/a> will be Thunderpick. In the online eSports betting<\/a> world, Thunderpick is one of the most popular sites that fans of Counter-Strike and other popular game titles like to use. Here, you\u2019ll be able to browse through all of the latest and upcoming CS2 tournaments, check out the odds, and then start placing bets on different matches \u2014 simple<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joining Thunderpick is easy. All you need to do is follow these steps: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Visit Thunderpick<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select the \u2018Sign Up\u2019 option<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Enter the required personal details and confirm your DOB (this is so that Thunderpick knows you\u2019re above the legal gambling age)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Verify a phone number or email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Make your first deposit and get ready to start placing CS2 bets!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    One of the best things about the Thunderpick eSports betting platform is that it accepts cryptocurrencies. If you\u2019ve invested in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, what this means is that you\u2019ll be able to use your cryptocurrencies to place bets on all of your favorite CS2 tournaments and Majors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    CS2 Betting Markets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Currently, it\u2019s expected that CS2 betting markets will be very similar to the existing CS: GO betting markets. With this in mind, you can expect the following betting markets to be available for CS2 tournaments once the game officially launches in the summer of 2023: <\/p>\n\n\n\n