With esports reportedly reaching up to $8 billion in total wagers in 2019, there’s no saying what the figure for 2020 will be with the recent boom in esports betting. It’s no surprise that this is happening though, with much of traditional sports being postponed or cancelled for the foreseeable future.
Though esports has too been affected by coronavirus, its digital nature means the show can go on in most cases. With the likes of Call of Duty League and ESL Pro League – major competitions in the esports calendar – shifting to an online-only format, esports is proving to be one of the main sources of entertainment in a tough time.