What is esports?

Professional gaming, also known as esports refers to a rapidly growing industry of competitive video gaming. In tournaments and events around the world, players compete in a variety of video games, often for money, hardware/software or even just bragging rights. A few of the games which dominate esports at the moment are Call of Duty, League of Legends, and Counterstrike (with many others, just as popular). Some are one person vs. another while others are teamwork games. The only requirement is that the game is competitive, someone has to win the game and progress through a competition.

How do you make money in esports?

Very simply it works like any other sport: sponsorship. A majority of players are members of a squad or team. This includes players who compete in one vs. one games. By being part of a team, it is easy for a player to get a sponsorship. These sponsors are normally part of the gaming genre, such as gaming hardware/software, energy snacks or drinks, etc. Their company logos are put on their jerseys, and are prominently featured while they stream and play their games. Streaming is actually the biggest way players receive their sponsorships. Players can earn money by live-streaming their practice games, or simply having their own live-streamed show via websites like “Twitch”, and having their sponsors logos featured on screen. Donations from fans also form an important role.

Some players like to wager on the outcome of certain championships or other gaming events. Just like regular sports betting, there are potential “sure things” and definite risks involved, as you are betting real money on these events. My recommendation? Check out popular esports betting tips to stay on your game, and make out with potential big bucks!

You don’t have to agree with that professional video gaming is a real sport. Just know that everyone in the esports community is working hard to allow people to continue to make a living from what they enjoy doing. In the end, that’s all that really matters.