Rainbow 6 Betting Guide: What is Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege & How to Bet on R6
Developed by Ubisoft, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege (R6) is a first-person shooter (FPS) game that has taken the Esports community by storm since its release in 2015.
While it might not be as widely played as other titles like CS:GO and Dota 2, it’s still a brilliant game with a thriving Esports community, with growing popularity amongst gamers.
Teams compete to control maps to defeat their opponents and win professional Esports fixtures.
Discover how you can bet on the most significant R6 events with the latest betting markets and best odds at the Stake Sportsbook.
Rainbow Six Leagues, Teams & Major Tournaments
Rainbow Six is one of the leading professional Esports games, with several high-profile leagues and major events for you to watch and bet on.
One of the biggest R6 leagues is run by Gamers Without Borders, an invitational tournament hosting the world's finest Esports players and professional teams with a major prize pool up for grabs.
Be sure to also check out the 2025 Esports World Cup where R6 will be offering huge $2 million prize pool on top of the $27 million club championship prize pool! You can read more about the event in our detailed EWC 2025 betting guide on Stake.
You can also bet on Rainbow Six Esports leagues in different parts of the world, including the popular Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and North America.
The most dominant R6 Esports team is G2 Esports, having won Invitationals in 2013 and 2019. Team BDS are also highly regarded in the R6 community, while Team Liquid, w7m esports, and Oxygen Esports all regularly compete at the highest level.
Stake.com is the perfect place to bet on the leading Rainbow Six teams and events throughout the Esports campaign.
How to Bet on Rainbow Six & Types of Rainbow Six Bets
Betting on Esports is just like betting on any other sport. Your first job is to deposit cryptocurrency into your Stake.com account. You can then check for upcoming fixtures to discover the Rainbow Six competitions that you can bet on right now.
Finally, decide which type of R6 bet you would like to bet, choosing from some of the betting options below:
Correct score: This is a bet on the correct score (in terms of maps) that you think an R6 fixture will end between two teams.
Match winner (outright winner): A straight-up wager on the Esports team that you think will win a specific R6 fixture.
Map handicap: In a map handicap bet, the favourite is given a specific number of maps as a deficit they must overcome to win the match.
Total maps: This is a totals bet on the number of maps you think will be competed in a best-of R6 fixture.
Map 1 winner, Map 2 winner, Map 3 winner: This is a proposition bet on the team that you think will win map 1, map 2, and map 3.
Win at least one map: You can also back one of the teams to win at least one map in their upcoming R6 fixture.
How to Live Stream Rainbow Six & R6 Live Betting Options
As soon as you have created an account at Stake.com, you can stream live Rainbow Six fixtures for free simply by logging into your account. In fact, you can live stream a host of Esports matches and events directly from your dashboard.
You can also take advantage of our range of in-play R6 markets, including live bets like the next kill and which team you think will win the first map. Live bets enable you to wait until the action starts before making your selections, giving you more time to consider the best value options.
If you’re new to Esports betting, read our guide that explains the differences between pre-match and live betting.
Rainbow Six Betting Tips & Strategies to Win
The best way to improve your chances of winning R6 bets is to develop a simple Esports betting strategy. Here are some easy-to-implement tips to bear in mind:
If you haven’t done so already, play Rainbow Six so you understand how the game works. If you don’t want to play, we recommend live-streaming a few fixtures before placing your bets so you can understand the gameplay.
It makes sense to back the Esports teams that are currently in form. So, before placing your bets, do some research into the teams that are now riding the crest of a wave.
Take advantage of the latest promotions to add to your bankroll. You can also earn exclusive rewards as part of the Stake VIP Club when you bet on Esports at Stake.com.
If you're just starting out your betting journey, refer to our sports betting guide, FPS betting guide, and Esports betting guide for more tips to help you pick winners while betting on Rainbow Six. You can also read up on our various sports betting articles, where our expert bettors offer all the latest tips and predictions!
Rainbow Six Betting Odds & Payouts
Stake.com is the perfect place to bet on Esports events, with great value odds and a wide range of betting options and markets available.
We process all deposits and withdrawals instantly, meaning that you don’t need to wait to access your winnings – learn more about our deposits and withdrawals so you know what to expect from our payouts.
If you want to store your cryptocurrency securely online to fund future Rainbow Six bets, learn how the Stake Vault works and how to access it.
Why Bet on Rainbow Six & Esports on Stake.com?
Our online sportsbook is the best betting site to place wagers on a range of Esports fixtures and events, with many markets and betting opportunities available.
As well as R6, you can bet on Esports like Dota2, League of Legends (LoL), FIFA, NBA2K, Valorant, Warcraft 3, Wild Rift, Arena of Valor, CS:GO and more at Stake.com. We offer markets for all major competitions and free live streams so you can tune into the action directly from your Stake.com account for the ultimate betting experience.
Interesting Facts About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
Upon its release, Rainbow Six Siege was nominated for four prestigious awards and went on to win the Best PC Game at the Game Critics Awards. It also won the Esports Title of the Year Award at the Australian Games Awards in 2018.
