Sports betting has long been a major part of sporting culture and tradition around the world. Is esports now going to see the same rise of betting as it continues to grow in popularity?
It’s no secret that sports betting is a huge part of traditional sporting culture. This is true regardless of location or the game being played. Across the world, sports fans seek out opportunities to further invest themselves into the sporting world. And for many fans, that means betting on the games they most enjoy watching.
Sports betting opportunities have only increased as globalization and the internet have taken center stage. It’s easier than ever before for sports fans to so engage. Whereas they might once have needed to find an independent bookkeeper or make their way to a licensed local operator, now it’s as simple as going online, whether they want to find a convenient website or download an app to their phone.
Esports’ increasing popularity has drawn it into the sights of many betting operators. Esports is seen as the next frontier for sports betting, fertile ground for new business. And thus far, the response has been good. The esports betting market is already huge and only continues to grow.
Operators are then left competing with each other to offer the best possible deals to bettors. This is a good thing for customers, providing them with more options and more choice.
There are a variety of options available to operators who want to attract betting fans. Deposit bonuses are one popular method, encouraging bettors to contribute to a platform’s account. Another is betting bonuses, which allow bettors to capitalize on even greater bets than they funds they put down on a match.
No matter the exact method used, there’s no doubt that many esports fans are being drawn to betting on esports. With a great foundation for the practice of betting already established for traditional sports markets, the structures are all in place for esports betting to rocket into the future.
This also creates new opportunities for operators, as new bettors who join for esports action are likely to then consider traditional sports betting opportunities. No matter how you slice it, esports represents a great new opportunity for operators, and is likely to continue to provide new business for years to come.
Players must be 21 years of age or older or reach the minimum age for gambling in their respective state and located in jurisdictions where online gambling is legal. Please play responsibly. Bet with your head, not over it. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, and wants help, call or visit: (a) the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey at 1-800-Gambler or www.800gambler.org; or (b) Gamblers Anonymous at 855-2-CALL-GA or www.gamblersanonymous.org.
