In 2010, competitive gamers showcased their skills in approximately 700 tournaments around the globe. Training can include intense gaming sessions averaging around eight hours per day, as well as specific food and exercise routines. These teams will often receive sponsorships and undergo strict training regimes. Players can perform individually or form teams such as Team Vitality or Hangzhou Spark.
Strong interest led to esports odds becoming available for more markets and more events, and the industry continues to expand.Įsports platforms have been growing in stature and popularity for many years and it is now a serious business.
But it was in the noughties that esports caught the attention of the best betting sites in the UK.īetting sites began offering basic markets such as outright winner and match winner for the biggest esports events around the globe. The history of esports dates back to the early 1970s, when a Spacewar tournament was held at the University of Stanford in 1971.
