Like it or not, betting is coming to your favorite game, and it will be here sooner rather than later. More importantly, the worlds of eSports and betting are moving closer to matrimony. Even in the USA, the reigning third world of sports gambling, there is a push to allow eSports betting. A move of this nature, could potentially open the door for other...

In the world of eSports, content is king. Yet even as competitive gaming content makes its way to linear TV, its primary home is online. However, reliable visibility – statistics, analytics, and data – into the reach and effect of live online broadcasts are acutely missing. Consequently, informed decision-making for connecting to its audiences remains difficult....

As the number of associations, groups, and organizations focused on the eSports industry grows by the day, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep track. While each organization differs from the next. From the World Esports Association’s (WESA) in May to the Esports Integrity Coalition launch last week, it’s clear that instilling structure into...

“People have different tastes in games. There are totally different genres. There’s very little overlap,” said George Woo, events organizer at Intel. “They are truly unique communities.” — “Could New Gaming Titles Unite eSports Fans?” by Ethan Gach As an increasing number of consumer brands enter the eSports fray, the race to capture the attention...

Earlier this month, renowned venture capitalist and trends analyst, Mary Meeker released her comprehensive, annual Internet industry overview. The report contains a treasure trove of data and analysis on multiple trends, a number of which will affect complexion of the global eSports marketplace, in some form or another. As the first half of 2016 winds...

Along with capturing the attention of those outside the video game industry, electronic sports (eSports) are attracting a new class of investors seeking to get in early on the rising phenomenon. Nowhere else is this more evident than in Riot Games’ League of Legends eSports scene – the League Championship Series (LCS). Figure courtesy of Twitter.com/SnoopehYet,...