Just a few years ago, competitive online video gaming was seen as a joke by promoters. They didn't believe these kinds of games would bring massive adoption from the public. But now some experts believe it could be the next big thing.
In only three months, they saw a 600 percent increase on bets placed for MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) games. Those numbers are completely insane! This might be great news for Scorum if you think about the possibilities. Many are here for the betting system but I often hear them talk about poker and classic sports. eSport would open the door to even more possibilities!
eSports has become so popular, not only has BC Lottery Corporation been accepting novelty bets for several years, but they’re offering detailed betting on Dota 2, including individual matches, player performance, and overall team performance. This could fit right in the Scorum's Statistics Center!
Yesterday, Vancouver opened its doors to a 25M$ tournament hosted by Valve Corporation, famous for their Half-Life and Dota games series namely.
It’s very serious and it’s something the players and everyone take seriously says Erik Johnson of Valve.
That's a lot of serious here, right? Anyway soon enough people will stop associating eSport gaming with fun. Those players are there for winning and competition is hard. Millions of viewers are watching the live-streamed event on Twitch and you can even hear the screams of fans over the announcer in the background. Now tell me this ain't sport!
While the money to be won by betting or by the teams is nice, some viewers are there just to learn the pro's strategies. These events are a source of inspiration for the amateurs and semi-pros alike. They take the best strategy elements they see and incorporate it into their own game sessions.
The sense of community and atmosphere of live competitions have people spending hours watching and even traveling long distances to see competitors in person.
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