It has become very clear that esports betting is on the rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with esports transitioning to online play while traditional sports have had to postpone or cancel plans. This means there’s a severe drought for bettors, but esports has stepped up – specifically when it comes to games that simulate sports such as football and basketball.
To get more insight into the changing tides of betting and to see the precise areas of impact from COVID-19, Esports Insider spoke with u200bMalte Hegeler, Head of Product Development Sportsbook at EveryMatrix. Before assessing exactly how esports has stepped up, it’s important to know where competitive gaming stood prior to the pandemic.