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You may have already heard of eSports and have an idea that it is extremely popular, especially among bettors. But what exactly is it about? Basically, it means Electronic Sports that do involve console games or computer games.
Live Streaming Games
With the introduction of various streaming websites similar to Facebook Live and Twitch.tv, a lot of these games were able to attract enormous level of attention. According to reports, average age among those who are playing video games are around 31 years old.
Having said that, it is a market that not just appeals to young generations but also, to everyone who has an interest and inkling in gaming.
Popular eSport Games
Generally, eSports are involving two or several players who are competing against each other. There are some games that are connected through a local area network or the internet. Few of the popular game titles that have amassed hundreds of thousands of fans and players include but not limited to:
- DOTA 2
- Heroes of the Storm
- CS:GO
- League of Legends or LOL
- Heartstone
- Rocket League
- Call of Duty and;
- PUBG
The impact of eSports put it on the map that even Sin City felt the need of getting into the action by building Hyper X eSports Arena at The Luxor Casino to host eSports tournaments and competitions and accommodate players and fans.