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PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1968880
E-sports betting involves placing bets on the outcomes of competitive video gaming events, commonly known as e-sports. These events feature professional gamers and teams competing across various video games. Bettors can wager on aspects such as match winners, tournament results, and in-game events.
There are two primary types of e-sports betting, pre-match and live or in-play betting. Pre-match betting occurs before a match starts, where bets are placed on anticipated outcomes. Betting platforms include online websites and physical locations, catering to different age groups such as 18-25, 26-30, and 31 and above.
Tariffs have affected the e-sports betting market by increasing the cost of gaming hardware and software imports, which are critical for platforms offering live and online betting. This has impacted segments relying on advanced streaming technologies and immersive AR/VR experiences, particularly in regions like Asia-Pacific where hardware manufacturing is concentrated. While tariffs may increase operational costs, they also encourage local development of gaming equipment and software solutions, creating opportunities for regional vendors to cater to the growing e-sports betting demand.
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The e-sports betting market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $12.59 billion in 2025 to $14.17 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing popularity of e-sports tournaments, rising internet penetration, early adoption of online betting platforms, growth of professional e-sports leagues, increasing youth engagement in gaming.
The e-sports betting market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.61 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of mobile betting applications, adoption of AI-driven prediction tools, regulatory legalization of e-sports betting, integration of blockchain for secure transactions, growth of international e-sports events. Major trends in the forecast period include real-time betting analytics, mobile e-sports betting growth, gamification and loyalty programs, regional expansion of online platforms, enhanced user experience and interface.
The increasing popularity of online games is anticipated to drive the growth of the E Sports Betting market in the coming years. Online games are interactive digital experiences played over the internet, connecting players and viewers within shared virtual environments. The surge in online game popularity can be attributed to growing participation across various demographic groups and enhanced engagement through accessible platforms and social connectivity. E Sports Betting complements online games by boosting viewer involvement, attracting larger audiences, and creating additional revenue streams for competitive gaming events. For example, in July 2023, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), a US-based trade association, reported that 212.6 million Americans played video games for at least one hour per week in 2023, up from 207 million in 2022, indicating a steady rise in regular gaming participation. Thus, the growing popularity of online games is fueling the expansion of the E Sports Betting market.
Major companies in the e-sports betting sector are prioritizing the development of sophisticated real-time and official data-driven betting technologies to enhance odds precision, enrich live betting experiences, and facilitate dynamic in-play markets. Real-time official data and predictive modeling involve technological solutions that merge live match statistics and analytics to constantly refresh odds, enable rapid bet settlements, and provide accurate wagering options for bettors. For example, in September 2025, Grid Controller of India Limited, an India-based esports data and technology company, introduced GRID Bet, its dedicated esports betting platform. With this launch, GRID intends to provide licensed operators with official live match data, predictive analytics, real-time odds feeds, and customizable betting widgets to improve betting accuracy, broaden in-play market offerings, and boost user engagement across prominent esports titles such as Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, and VALORANT. GRID Bet operates through exclusive collaborations with top esports rights holders and utilizes live data to deliver dependable and scalable betting solutions designed for the specific requirements of esports wagering markets.
In October 2023, IMG Arena Ltd., a UK-based sports data and technology company, acquired Leap Gaming for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows IMG Arena to enhance its sports betting content portfolio and further its goal of officializing virtual sports. Leap Gaming, an Israel-based technology company, specializes in developing virtual sports and casino games.
Major companies operating in the e-sports betting market are Flutter Entertainment Plc, Entain Plc, Bet365, DraftKings Inc., Pinnacle Group Inc., Super Group Ltd., William Hill Plc, Kindred Group Plc, Paddy Power Betfair Plc, Betsson AB, Betfred, SBOBET, Parimatch, 888 Holdings Plc, Bet-at-home.com AG, Betvictor Ltd., Esports Entertainment Group, BetWinner, Intertops, Betcris, Bovada, Unikrn, GVC Group, GG.BET, Real Luck Group Limited
Europe was the largest region in the e-sports betting market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the e-sports betting market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the e-sports betting market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The E-sports betting market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as real-time betting, comprehensive coverage, marketing solutions, security, and compliance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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