Do you think eSport gambling will become more popular than normal Sport betting?

[Ucy]

Something I wonder if it a good idea to attach the word "sport" to the online alternative to physical sport. May you could do that with virtual competitive games that involve real physical movements or real exercising of the body. Its important that people don't gradually lose what "sport" is about. 
I honestly don't want the "Sport" without physical activity or adequate physical activity (esports?) to have more bettors though. Maybe it already does

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[Janation]

Do you think in the future people will bet more on eSport than actual Sport events? Let's discuss.

It is true that Esports are getting more popular these times of the pandemic but I doubt that it will ever be more popular than sports betting.

It is true that the viewership of each tournament is increasing but that we can't always relate that to betting since we can't always say that if there are a lot of people watching, there will be a lot of bets on it since not all of them are betting themselves. Sports bettors are not even watching the game itself, they watch the replay or just look at the result of their bet directly to the site.

These type of games can overtime increase their revenue but that no way sports betting will be surpass by eSports in terms of popularity.
Sports betting industry will continue to grow, as gamblers learn to gamble online it would interest them and that is the trend in the future, but as we can see, sports are real sports, people love to watch the physicality and they idolize the players, eSports is just a different type of game, not a kind of game that the public would look into.

I agree that sports will never be toppled by esports but I think you're overlooking into something.

Most of the Millenials these days are fan of esports. Yes, they are fan of it that is why we can't just say that it is a type of game that wouldn't watch by the public in the near future. This might become more popular than other sports, to be honest. All in all, I see the sport being enjoyed in the future by a lot of people, still, I don't see it overtaking sports when it comes to betting, right now.

[LbtalkL]

I think so with our current situation eSport gambling will be more popular at the moment I guess because they have more matches than the usual sports like basketball, football, etc. but in some country, I think some physical sports is already ongoing but not like big tournament is back on track. I really miss watching live those games, let us hope that everything will get back to normal.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Actually, I don't think that eSports gambling can become more popular than normal sports gambling.

We all know that, many games have been abandoned due to the coronavirus epidemic, many games have been postponed for several months, some games have started in a limited way.

so those who used to gamble in these games have nothing to do now. Again, many people have lost their jobs due to coronavirus, they are spending their leisure time now.  so, they bet on eSports. after a few months, if all the sports are back to normal, the old sports gamblers will return to sports gambling again.

It's true that eSports gambling is become more famous than past, but it will never be more popular than sports gambling, at least I think so.

[Erumo]

Dont think that eSpot gambling will be popular than regular Sport because they are just different. Each sport has its fan-base. It is like comparing pepsi and coca-cola - like which is more popular. Depends on the situation.

[Ulven]

I don't think electronic games will be as popular as sport games that have many fans, Yes, statistics indicate that this sector has grown significantly as a result of the epidemic, but in the near future we will witness the return of physical sports, Then we can see the real stats.

[Rengga Jati]

There is always probability moreover it relates to the development of the technology. later, there will be much more interesting and advanced technology related to sports. Of course, this is also easy to be played, watched, and also enjoyed by the people around the world without having to come to the place directly.

however, it doesn't mean that the normal sports betting will end. Many people will always be fan of it. Moreover, direct betting may be more challenging and also cheering compared to the eSport. Additionally, we can watch it live and fee the ambiance of the sport itself directly.

[Oceat]

Actually, I don't think that eSports gambling can become more popular than normal sports gambling.

We all know that, many games have been abandoned due to the coronavirus epidemic, many games have been postponed for several months, some games have started in a limited way.

so those who used to gamble in these games have nothing to do now. Again, many people have lost their jobs due to coronavirus, they are spending their leisure time now.  so, they bet on eSports. after a few months, if all the sports are back to normal, the old sports gamblers will return to sports gambling again.

It's true that eSports gambling is become more famous than past, but it will never be more popular than sports gambling, at least I think so.

Well, this pandemic is just temporary once the vaccine is done and I know for sure that lots of gamblers will get back to their business once everything is fine and the lockdown is lift off. I still believe that normal sports betting is more popular than the eSport gambling but the possibility that eSport will become more popular is already there.

[Renampun]

I don't think it will...
I read many predictions that say Esport will be balanced in interest and popularity with normal sports in the future. the market and interest in esport continue to increase each year, but the survey still shows that normal sports still has enormous popularity at any time.

[harizen]

Sports betting will always be popular. It's just that during the pandemic virus, obviously, only few sports are open for betting and that's the reason the number of betting is declined. If the situation got back to normal (after the new normal), it will now back again on their usual track.

Esports is no doubt on-trend and the fact that it was now included as one of the sports events, ASIAN games, for example, then we can say that the industry is now getting bigger.

Now going back to subject, it will become more popular than normal sports betting? What's the basis of popularity? The number of bets? I'm a E-sports enthusiast and I know how to play most of their games, also joining a mini-tournament but they only became trendy "mostly" on gamers and on those people who have knowledge about the game. Sports betting covered mostly all audiences and gamblers with different preferences so I can say they will always be popular for more years to come.

Bottom line, no need to compare their popularity. E-Sports obviously only covered few games while usual sports betting covered most sports in general.

[Ziskinberg]

I don't think it will...
I read many predictions that say Esport will be balanced in interest and popularity with normal sports in the future. the market and interest in esport continue to increase each year, but the survey still shows that normal sports still has enormous popularity at any time.

That's correct, the volume of bets in sports betting is way bigger compared to eSports betting.
In terms of market comparison, they are too different as sports betting attracts more matured audiences, hence, we can expect that more money are flowing in sports betting. I'm a sports bettor and I have some friends who also do the same, also have some friends who do online games but they don't bet on eSports as for them sports betting is more interesting and exciting to bet on.

[Stedsm]

There is a possibility for this as due to lockdown and CoVID-19, the situation has become worst for normal sports which gave huge boost to eSports betting which is why many bettors have shifted their interests to watching eSports instead of normal sports. But I'm waiting for the audience gatherings on the grounds during normal sports games/matches becoming possible, and then we'll see what happens next.