How We Earn Revenue
CS2Bet.io is a free-to-use esports information platform. To keep our service running and our content free, we participate in affiliate marketing programmes. This means that some of the links on our website are affiliate links.
What does this mean for you? When you click an affiliate link and sign up or make a deposit at a third-party betting site, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. You will never pay more by using our links.
Editorial Independence
Our affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content, match predictions, betting tips or site reviews. Here is how we maintain independence:
- Data-driven predictions: Our match predictions and tips are based on statistical analysis and editorial expertise — never on which bookmaker offers the highest commission.
- Honest reviews: We review betting sites based on user experience, odds quality, market coverage, payment options and licensing — not affiliate terms.
- Transparent rankings: Our team and player rankings are derived from match data and performance metrics. They are never influenced by commercial relationships.
- Separation of editorial and commercial: Our editorial team operates independently from our commercial partnerships.
Types of Compensation
We may receive compensation through the following methods:
Affiliate Commissions (CPA / Revenue Share)
When you click a link to a betting site and register or deposit, we may earn a one-time commission (CPA) or an ongoing revenue share. This is the most common form of compensation.
Sponsored Content
Occasionally, we may publish sponsored articles or reviews. These are always clearly labelled as "Sponsored" or "Advertisement" to distinguish them from our editorial content.
Display Advertising
We may display banner advertisements from advertising networks or direct partnerships with brands in the esports and gaming industry.
Identifying Affiliate Links
Affiliate links on our site may be identified by:
- Links that redirect through tracking domains before reaching the destination site.
- Buttons labelled "Visit Site", "Claim Bonus" or similar calls to action on our betting site reviews.
- Links within our odds comparison tables that direct to bookmaker websites.
If you prefer not to use affiliate links, you can navigate directly to the bookmaker's website by typing their URL into your browser's address bar.
Responsible Gambling
While we earn revenue from affiliate partnerships with betting sites, we are committed to promoting responsible gambling:
- All betting-related content is intended for users aged 18+ (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction).
- We encourage users to set deposit limits and gamble within their means.
- We provide links to problem gambling support organisations on relevant pages.
- We never encourage excessive or irresponsible gambling behaviour.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please contact BeGambleAware or Gamblers Anonymous.
Questions
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we earn revenue, please contact us at contact@cs2bet.io or visit our contact page.
