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eSports Tipped To Top $1 Billion Revenue Worldwide in 2019

The global esports market is tipped to surpass the billion-dollar revenue mark in 2019 for the first time, a YoY boost of 26.4%, according to a report from analyst group NewZoo.

“Plenty of leagues and tournaments now have huge audiences, so companies are positioning themselves to directly monetize these Esports Enthusiasts. While this began happening last year, the market is constantly expanding on its early learnings. The result: 2019 will be the first billion-dollar year for esports, a market that will continue to attract brands across all industries.”

NewZoo attributes the growth to media rights deals, expected to increase by 41.8% to $US251.3 million, and sponsorships and advertising — expected to provide a revenue stream of $US456.7 million.

https://www.channelnews.com.au/esports-tipped-to-top-1-billion-worldwide-in-2019/

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