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Behind Askott Entertainment’s big bet on esports markets

Esports betting has seen a titanic rise following the, albeit temporary, absence of traditional sports. With almost no sports available to wager on, the likes of FIFA, NBA 2K, and more classic esports titles such as League of Legends have seen an influx of betting activity from otherwise-bored punters.

To dig into this trend, how long it may last, and the activities of those supplying operators with much-needed esports markets, Esports Insider spoke with Michael Keown and Scott Burton of Askott Entertainment.

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