eSports Insider · Nov 8, 2021
Abios: Taking a punt on FIFA esports
As the world faced the coronavirus pandemic, esports betting companies and gambling service providers were forced to adapt to the new order of things.
Though the rising esports betting market is estimated to reach a global value of over $13bn (~£9.5bn) by 2025, it suffered a big hit due to the halt of large-scale events. Usually attended by thousands, CS:GO tournament ESL One Rio Major was rescheduled twice before getting cancelled.
The same happened to Dota 2’s The International which not only had to be rescheduled due to the pandemic but was also relocated from Stockholm to Bucharest where the event was held without a live audience.