{"id":62369,"date":"2016-07-27T16:48:57","date_gmt":"2016-07-27T20:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leonin.ca\/2016\/07\/27\/paris-au-dreamhack-montreal-par-mise-o-jeu\/"},"modified":"2025-03-15T21:36:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T01:36:51","slug":"betting-at-dreamhack-montreal-by-mise-o-jeu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leonin.ca\/en\/2016\/07\/27\/betting-at-dreamhack-montreal-by-mise-o-jeu\/","title":{"rendered":"Betting at DreamHack Montreal by Mise-o-jeu"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Note: This article is an automated translation. For the original article, click on Fran\u00e7ais in the menu.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Well, for those who didn’t know yet, Mise-o-jeu, Loto-Qu\u00e9bec’s official betting platform, will allow Quebecers to bet on various matches during DreamHack Montreal.<\/p>\n

Reference: https:\/\/m.espacejeux.com\/fr\/dreamhack-montreal-miseojeu<\/p>\n

“Oh no, Loto-Qu\u00e9bec is going to harm the esports scene in Quebec!”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is that really the case? My answer is no.<\/p>\n

“But is it because of Loto-Qu\u00e9bec that Quebecers are excluded from certain major tournaments?!”<\/strong><\/p>\n

No, Quebec residents are excluded due to confusion related to the unclear position of the R\u00e9gie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (the Board of Alcoholic Drinks, Racing and Gaming) regarding their regulations on promotional contests regarding esports. The Federation is involved in this matter, and this has nothing to do with Loto-Qu\u00e9bec, which is a completely different entity.<\/p>\n

“Gambling is evil and it’s the devil!”<\/strong><\/p>\n

A value judgment on a given subject. As I always say, I treat esports like any other traditional sport, and sports betting is part of that reality, whether people like it or not. I’m not a gambler myself, and I don’t plan on using their services. My relationship with gambling is limited to a few poker games with friends per year, and I’ve been to a casino once in my life. However, even if I don’t particularly like it, that’s no reason to prevent someone who wants to do it from being able to do so. Just like alcohol and tobacco products, moderation is much better.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, with Loto-Qu\u00e9bec, a reputable government institution, treating esports like any other traditional sport, I don’t see how this can harm the scene and the fight to have esports recognized as a real sport.<\/p>\n

“Young people are going to bet on it!”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have you tried registering on the site? I just did, and to gain full access, I’ll have to find a way to scan my ID to prove I’m over 18. This isn’t at all the same scenario as the majority of websites currently available, where there are absolutely no verifications.<\/p>\n

What you have to consider is that there is a demand for betting on esports. This is what allowed shady betting and lottery sites with skins to emerge. So, whether Loto-Qu\u00e9bec offers them or not, there will be esports betting. I much prefer the offer to come from a state-owned corporation that must obey very strict rules, both on issues such as restricting access to minors and providing support to people with gambling problems, rather than a group of unscrupulous individuals defrauding people and fixing matches.<\/p>\n

The current scandals, which are causing enormous harm to the scene, could have been partly avoided if responsible organizations had managed the gambling sites. This is another topic, but I am extremely disappointed with how Valve has acted from the very beginning of this case.<\/p>\n

More information on Loto-Qu\u00e9bec’s international certifications: http:\/\/lotoquebec.com\/cms\/corporatif\/fr\/responsabilite-entreprise\/commercialisation-responsable\/certification-wla-code-conduite<\/a><\/p>\n

“Loto-Qu\u00e9bec is purely opportunistic!”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gang… Come on. If you seriously think that Red Bull, Monster, Bell, Google, Coca-Cola, Doritos, Microsoft, Sony, Intel, Nissan, Cineplex, ESPN, Samsung, and all those other big corporations are interested in esports because they love it, I have no idea what kind of world you live in.<\/p>\n

The fact that Loto-Qu\u00e9bec is interested in the esports market is very good news because it means they’ve realized there’s money to be made in it. This sets a very good example to many companies that were still skeptical about the viability, profitability, and potential of the esports market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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