In the early 1990s, technological advances accelerated the development of video games. This meant better graphics, more dynamic controls, exciting storylines, and even fierce online competition. In short, with the esports evolution a universe as attractive as traditional sports or casino games was born.
This is how a culture was formed that today excites millions of fans around the world… What is the next step? The arrival of esports to sports betting in Colombia. Here are the keys to this trend:
The evolution of esports: The growing empire.
Just five years ago it seemed unthinkable that a video game could gather millions of people around a screen. Today it is a reality. According to estimates by the specialized consultancy Newzoo, the esports industry had earnings of more than one billion dollars in 2020. This represents a growth of 15.7%.
However, industry leaders consider that the popularity and evolution of esports is barely scratching the surface. Carlos Rodríguez, CEO and founder of G2 Esports, explains that the ability to adapt to promote their content is essential to gain ground against traditional sports leagues.
Some projects go hand in hand with the development of casinos. For example, there are plans to build specialized esports arenas at big sportsbooks in Las Vegas like the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and the Luxor Hotel & Casino.
Get to know the favorite titles in esports.
Many have been taken by surprise by the rise of esports, but the reality is that The first organized video game tournament was held in the United States in 1972.. Many things have changed since then! For example, it is estimated that in 2020 at least 439 million people around the world watched electronic sports events.
The world was introduced to video games through classics like Pacman, Space Invaders, and Arkanoid. Do you remember them? It was about simple but very attractive gameplay and graphics to keep you hooked on the screen.
Today the most popular titles are League of Legends, Counter-Strike and Dota 2. But we can’t forget sports simulators like FIFA, NBA 2K and Madden.
One of the main advantages that esports lovers highlight is that it is a versatile industry. Video game developer studios are constantly innovating to launch new attractive titles for their fans.
The excitement of big events!
Imagine a packed stadium for a final, the screams of thousands of fans, the lights and the adrenaline of seeing the winner lift the cup. This is how electronic sports work too. The economic recovery after the pandemic has allowed the return of massive events in many countries, which is why the big stages are back.
Historically the main esports events have been the League of Legends world championship finals from Germany and China with more than 3 million viewers worldwide. But the absolute record is held by the 2021 Free Fire World Series in Singapore with 5 million 414 thousand viewers via streaming.
A revolution in online casinos.
The integration of esports into bookmakers is accompanied by a series of technological developments that are literally revolutionizing the industry.
There is a key factor: esports generate statistics and information in large volumes in a very precise way. While in some sports it is difficult to measure the performance of teams or players, in esports everything is automatic.
How does this influence virtual casinos? Bookmakers are adapting the way odds are defined for sports betting.
As you can see, the future of sports betting in Colombia is revolutionized by technology. The evolution of esports continues to advance and in the future we could compare them with events such as the Olympic Games, the World Cup or the Super Bowl. Are you ready to live the experience?
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