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The iGaming industry is constantly changing, and one trend that’s exploding is esports! The global esports audience is a whopping 532 million and is set to hit 617.4 million by 2025!  That’s a great potential customer base for iGaming platforms. Plus, the esports market is expected to reach $1.38 billion by 2025. This booming industry presents a golden opportunity for iGaming companies. Here’s what it means: - Reach a wider and younger audience: esports fans are often overlooked by traditional gaming platforms. - Diversify your offerings: expand your platform beyond traditional games by offering new options to keep your audience engaged. Stay tuned for more industry opportunities! #Esports #iGaming #GamingIndustry #Growth

🎮 Dive into the phenomenon of esports – where competition meets convenience! Ever wondered why esports has taken the world by storm? It's simple: gamers thrive on the thrill of competition, the drive to be the best. From the inception of competitive gaming in 1972 to today's jaw-dropping prize pools reaching tens of millions, victory remains the ultimate goal. But what sets esports apart? Accessibility plays a pivotal role. Unlike traditional sports that require physical gatherings, gaming offers a global stage accessible from the comfort of your home. With just an internet connection, you can challenge opponents from every corner of the globe, transcending boundaries and uniting gamers worldwide. Join the esports revolution and experience the adrenaline of competition, right from your living room! 🌐🏆 #Esports #GamingCommunity #Competition #Accessibility #GlobalGaming

Inspired is thrilled to announce the launch of Re-Play eSports™ with long-term partner Kaizen Gaming – one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world. This groundbreaking Virtual Sports product will be offered, for the first time, through Kaizen Gaming’s premium online sports betting and gaming brand, Betano. The official video feeds and in-game data that power Re-Play eSports™ are provided by GRID esports, a specialized game data platform. Re-Play eSports™ featuring Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) is a fusion of Virtual Sports and eSports that allows players the chance to bet on familiar eSports markets offering an innovative gaming experience. This launch marks a major leap into the evolving landscape of sports betting for both current and potentially all-new players. Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/g_vEpTvg Learn more about Re-Play eSports™: https://lnkd.in/g28rEVtC #InspiredVirtuals #VirtualSports #eSports #GetInspired #WeAreInspired #AwardWinningVirtuals

Using Loadout Esports & Gaming data, powered by GWI, we're able to create clear segmentations of the global esports fanbase. We class 6% of the 16-64 Online population in the 16 markets we cover as "esports obsessives" (a subset of esports fans). This means they frequently tune into games, watch for long periods of time and consider themselves very interested in esports overall. Overall, nearly 51% of the online population hold some interest in esports. While they may not all watch every day, or know much about the top players and teams, there's potential to turn this large casual fanbase into passionate viewers as esports matures. How can esports continue to grow and convert fans into obsessives?

Being able to build detailed segmentations like this has been one of my favourite parts of building Loadout Esports & Gaming. Using our dataset we can dive down into each of these segments and find out what makes them tick. This slide is an excerpt from the presentation we're doing at #iGBLive next month. Excited for people to see the rest!

Switching the Lenses 👀 ⏩ Virtual Sports aka eSports, one such segment served with gaming where global accessibility is the route to scalability ! ⏩ 20+ years since localised eSports began, and it’s still fragmented & unorganised. Time to reimagine ♓️ Let's #GetTurfed ESports as an industry thrives on multiple stakeholders ➡️ Games, ESports Hosts & the GAMERs A unified system is needed to ensure inclusivity and leverage stakeholders within the ecosystem optimally. Enabling⚓️ ➡️ Efficient Collaborations ➡️ Globalised Access ➡️ Inherent Trust Recognising the need, Turf is committed to enabling the esports ecosystem to grow structurally and making it economically stronger 🪃 At Turf, we know the trade-offs and are dedicated to taking the democratization of esports to the next level ⚡️ Stay Tuned 🎮 #GamingNews #esports #gaming

2024 Honor of Kings Pro League (KPL) Annual Finals: A New Esports Benchmark Last weekend, a record-breaking 33,000+ fans packed Workers' Stadium in Beijing to witness two elite teams battle for a $3 million prize. With a revamped format and electrifying performances, the 2024 KPL Finals set new standards for competitive esports. Celebrating eight years of excellence, the KPL continues to shape the games industry — producing legendary players, iconic matches, and building a passionate global community around Honor of Kings. Esports has fast become a cornerstone of the games industry and a driving force in the future of entertainment. Cheers to the players, fans, and community making this journey unforgettable! #Esports #KPL2024 #HonorOfKings #GamingCommunity #GamingIndustry

Inspired is thrilled to announce the launch of Re-Play eSports™ with long-term partner Kaizen Gaming – one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world. This groundbreaking Virtual Sports product will be offered, for the first time, through Kaizen Gaming’s premium online sports betting and gaming brand, Betano. The official video feeds and in-game data that power Re-Play eSports™ are provided by GRID esports, a specialized game data platform. Re-Play eSports™ featuring Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) is a fusion of Virtual Sports and eSports that allows players the chance to bet on familiar eSports markets offering an innovative gaming experience. This launch marks a major leap into the evolving landscape of sports betting for both current and potentially all-new players. Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/g_vEpTvg Learn more about Re-Play eSports™: https://lnkd.in/g28rEVtC #InspiredVirtuals #VirtualSports #eSports #GetInspired #WeAreInspired #AwardWinningVirtuals

🚀 Top Esports Games of Q3 2024: A Record-Breaking Quarter! Esports viewership continued to soar in Q3 2024, and Esports Charts & Streams Charts has got the data to prove it! Here’s a look at the most popular esports titles of the quarter, based on peak concurrent viewership across major tournaments: 🥇 Montoon Gaming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang dominated with a staggering 2.38M peak viewers during the EWC X MLBB Mid Season Cup 2024! This marks the title’s first major international event outside of Asia—and what a success! 🏆 Riot Games League of Legends followed closely with a peak during the LCK Regional Finals, proving the continued power of its Korean audience. 🔥 Dota 2, Valorant, and Counter-Strike rounded out the top 5, with The International 2024 and Valorant Champions 2024 bringing in strong numbers. 🎮 Fortnite and PUBG Mobile also made a significant impact, showing the continued strength of battle royale games in the esports ecosystem. The world of esports is thriving, and these titles are leading the charge. Stay tuned for more insights as we continue to track the latest trends in esports viewership! 📊 #Esports #Gaming #MobileLegends #Dota2 #Valorant #Fortnite #PUBG #LeagueOfLegends #DataAnalysis #Q32024 #EsportsCharts #GamingIndustry

🎮 The world of eSports is booming in 2024, evolving into a standalone industry with a global audience of 611 million! 🌍 From North America's leading market to the dynamic growth in Europe and East Asia, eSports is redefining entertainment. Key players like Tencent and Activision Blizzard are driving this growth, while popular games like League of Legends and Valorant dominate the scene. With upcoming events like the Olympic Esports Games, the future looks bright for eSports! 🚀 Dive into our report to explore trends and insights shaping this vibrant industry. >>> 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hrHOv6 #eSports #GamingIndustry #GlobalTrends #eSports2024