BESTIA: how Argentina’s #1 esports team performed in the 2024 season
For young esports team BESTIA, the current season is only its 2nd in history. However, the players have much to be proud of in this short period. The squad’s achievements include victories at major tournaments and a partnership with global betting company 1xBet, which offers a wide range of tournaments and high odds for fans of Singapore esports betting.
2023: foundation and 1st $100,000 in prize money
The team was founded on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2023. Despite the romantic vibe of the holiday, it adopted the fierce name BESTIA and an ambitious motto: De Argentina al resto del planeta.
The club was founded by the famous Argentine rapper and poker player Alejandro “Papo MC” Lococo. BESTIA signed an active roster from the Argentine club Isurus for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, including Noktse, deco, meyern, luchov, and Luken. The club also welcomed analyst Zote, manager Mvk, and coach pino from the same team.
BESTIA’s debut season was very successful—the team won regional tournaments such as CCT Season 1 South America Series #7, 1XPLORE LATAM #1, FiReLEAGUE Argentina 2023, CBCS Masters 2023, and CBCS 2023 Season 2. In these finals, BESTIA defeated well-known teams like paiN Gaming, RED Canids, and Boca Juniors Gaming.
In its 1st year, BESTIA earned over $100,000 in prize money. By the way, betting on these tournaments brought significant winnings for many of the 1xBet’s clients who are passionate about esports betting Singapore.
2024: partnership with 1xBet, PWE Shanghai Major 2024 qualifiers
In the fall of 2023, competitive esports transitioned to the new version of Counter-Strike 2, and BESTIA decided to refresh its roster. Luken, deco, and meyern left the team, while tomaszin from Boca Juniors Gaming, naz from LA RUGONETA, and zock from Dusty Roots joined.
The squad successfully passed the South American Qualifier for PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 but struggled at the American RMR, missing its chance to reach the Major for the 1st time. In the 1st half of 2024, BESTIA earned 3rd place at both RES Latin American Series #1 and RES Latin American Series #4, securing good prize money and boosting its confidence.
In the summer of 2024, the team won the Thunderpick World Championship 2024: South American Series #2, finishing 1st among 16 participants. That victory earned the team $20,000, the largest prize in its history, and a spot in the main Thunderpick World Championship 2024 tournament, where they finished 5th and earned another $20,000.
In August, BESTIA won the United21 South America Season 2 tournament, but most importantly, it secured 1st place in the South American Qualifier for the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. This achievement paved the way for BESTIA to compete in its 2nd major of the year. The team only needed to secure a spot in the top 7 out of 16 teams at the American RMR to reach its goal.
Before the start of the American qualifiers, BESTIA announced a strategic partnership with international bookmaker 1xBet, becoming the brand’s 1st esports partner in Argentina. 1xBet is one of the best betting sites in the world, paying special attention to live esports betting Singapore. The new partner collaborates with teams and organizations such as FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, MIBR, Beastcoast, The Mongolz, ESL, and PGL.
Additionally, 1xBet is ready to invest $1 million in the development of the Argentine Counter-Strike 2 scene, so there are no doubts about the brand’s reliability. The bookmaker guaranteed that it would pay the team an additional $500,000 in bonuses and invest another $500,000 in the Argentine esports development, including support for local teams and CS2 tournaments.
To receive these funds, BESTIA needed to successfully pass the qualifiers, advance through the Opening Stage, and rank among the top 16 teams at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. Unfortunately, BESTIA was eliminated at the 1st stage of the agreement. The young team won only 2 out of 5 matches in the American RMR and finished 10th instead of the desired 7th place.
But there’s no need to be upset: BESTIA is still at the beginning of its journey, and its greatest successes are yet to come. With the support of its new partner, 1xBet, the team is sure to make a strong showing in the 2025 season.
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