Introduction Esports is a rapidly growing industry with global influence. Unlike traditional sports such as football or tennis, ‘skill’ in online gaming does not depend on physical characteristics like sex, size, or physical strength for success. This makes esports increasingly accessible and popular. But despite the “digital equality” it affords to players, the esports industry […]
Introduction The growing popularity of esports in the country, especially mobile gaming, has led to a parallel rise in esports betting among younger demographics. With revenues projected to reach over 100 million USD in 2025, India is a key region in the esports betting market. But the betting and gambling market is confusing and under-regulated […]
All around the world, the gaming industry has seen immense growth in innovation, popularity and market share. The evolution of the gaming industry has been a major driver of other enhancements such as the microtransaction market. These often appear in free-to-play games. Mobile phones have further enhanced the gaming experience, making the mobile gaming sector […]
Introduction Esports is a dynamic and rapidly growing industry, being fueled by advancements in gaming technology, rising viewership, multi-million-dollar tournaments, professional leagues, sponsorship deals, and advertising revenues. According to Statista, it is projected to achieve an estimated market value of $5.9 billion by 2029. However, this growth is accompanied by significant controversies, primarily due to […]
Introduction The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), a law enforcement agency under the Ministry of Finance, recently identified over 600 offshore online money gaming/betting/gambling companies for potential tax evasion. It highlighted in its annual reports that the real money online gaming (RMOG) sector’s misdeclaration of value and misclassification led to tax evasion of Rs. […]
Introduction The development of high-speed broadband internet in the 90s triggered a growth in online gaming, particularly in East Asian countries like South Korea and China. This culminated in a massive spike in the competitive gaming market, which otherwise existed in the form of high-score and face-to-face competitions. By 2024, the online competitive gaming market […]
Introduction The world of E-sports has seen a massive surge in gamer engagement and global recognition for many online games at different tournaments. The previous edition of the Asian Games introduced the concept of e-sports as a part of such international athletics and gaming tournaments. Still, in the recent Hangzhou Asian Games, the category of […]
Introduction In recent years, the e-sports industry has been recognised as a global phenomenon. In the ever-evolving digital landscape, there have been several rapid advancements in technologies and various constant innovations. The eSports industry has seen tremendous growth in various terms such as viewership, revenue, participation and global recognition. The e-sports industry has potentially engaged […]
Introduction We live in a world where we enjoy sports in all forms and formats, whether it involves playing the game, watching it live or viewing it from the comfort of our homes. The very aspect of the unpredictability of sports makes it more engaging and participative for the players as well as viewers, and […]
