Race To bets are a popular type of wager in esports, where both teams compete to be the first to achieve a specific objective.
⚙️ How It Works
Race To bets can be placed before the match or in-play.
Example:
In Dota 2 or League of Legends, a “First to 10 Kills” bet is a Race To bet — whichever team reaches 10 kills first wins the bet.
If you place the bet during the match, the current score affects the odds — a team that’s already ahead will naturally have shorter (lower) odds.
🚫 The “Neither” Option
Some bookmakers offer a “Neither” selection — this wins if neither team reaches the target before the game ends.
Example: A “First to 20 Kills” bet could end with no team reaching 20.
At Midnite, we don’t usually offer a “Neither” option.
If the target isn’t reached before the match ends, all bets are refunded (graded as a push).
✅ Key Takeaway
Race To bets are about speed and progress — not the final match result. You’re simply betting on which team achieves the milestone first.