Not many parts of the gaming market have matched the esports market`s growth over the past few years. This $5 billion industry, with close to 700 million users as of 2026, has skyrocketed by 136% since 2020, far outpacing the wider gaming market, which grew by 52% in the same period. However, the outlook for …
Esports Market to Grow 20% by 2030 vs 29% for Gaming – What’s Causing the Gap? Read More »
Although the esports market has grown tremendously over the past few years, with more than 3 billion people worldwide now playing video games, professional esports remains an extremely elite space, making up only a small slice of the global gaming community. But those who reach the pro level and turn esports into a long-term career …
Last year, the top five highest-paying esports titles, Counter-Strike, Dota 2, Honor of Kings, League of Legends, and PUBG Mobile, collectively awarded $101.2 million in tournament prize money, nearly $10 million more than a year before that. However, while total prize money rose, the number of tournaments continued to fall, highlighting the ongoing trend of …
Top 10 Esports Games Cut Nearly 900 Tournaments in a Single Year Read More »
John Harbaugh is expected to have a plethora of head-coaching offers after parting ways with the Ravens on Tuesday. While teams without official openings are reportedly sniffing around, there is a clear leader in the clubhouse for his services according to the betting markets. The Giants have been listed as odds-on favorites to hire Harbaugh …
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While some might assume that the glory days of esports are over, especially compared to the market peak between 2019 and 2021, the industry continues to grow, attracting more sponsorships, generating higher revenues, and awarding hefty prize pools to its most successful players. According to data presented by Betideas.com, the top 20 esports players in …
Top 20 Highest-Earning Esports Players in 2025- Only One Player Earned $1 Million Read More »
Since 2017, the amount of money brands and companies pour into esports sponsorships and advertising has more than tripled, reaching over $1 billion for the first time this year. And while annual spending growth has slowed significantly since the market peak in 2019 and 2020, the industry is still far from cooling. According to data …
In the world of esports betting, only five markets, the United States, United Kingdom, South Korea, Japan, and France- generate more than half of total revenue and count the largest number of esports betting fans. But even among these giants, there are significant differences, with some nations spending much more on esports wagers than others. …
While sports betting growth has definitely gone down from the 2021 peak, when revenue jumped by 25% in a single year, the market has once again surprised sceptics. The latest market forecasts show the industry is set on track to hit a major new milestone, and it will happen much faster than was thought before. …
Sports Betting to Become a $100B Industry by 2029, Two Years Ahead of Earlier Forecast Read More »
Not many countries in the esports world can match China’s paradox. The world`s most controlled gaming market, known for its restrictive gaming laws, especially for minors, is also the world`s biggest esports powerhouse, generating more revenue and collecting more prize money than any other nation, and this gap continues to grow. According to data presented …
Many football stars lost tens of millions of euros in market value this season, mainly due to transfer flops, struggles with form, or just effects of their aging. However, several names stand out, and their combined market value drop is quite shocking. According to data presented by Betideas.com, the top ten market value losers of …
Football’s Top 10 Market Value Losers Shed Over €350 Million This Season Read More »
