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How Big Is Esports in India?

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Contrary to what the name leads you to believe, esports aren’t limited to electronic sports games. It’s bigger than that. Esports is the world of virtual, competitive, organised gaming. It includes games like League of Legends, Overwatch and Call of Duty, as well as various sports games like basketball and badminton.

Gaming in India has grown in recent years, and we estimate that there are over 600 million gamers throughout the country. Online sports betting has also become a popular pastime. Some of the betting sites in India provide a comprehensive list of sports for you to bet on.