The live streaming population total is on target to hit 920.3 million by 2024. We looking forward to see growth in the numbers once Covid restrictions are removed, but growth rates are still expected over the next few years. Of that 474 million, esports lovers – recorded as those who watch competitive gaming more than once a month – will account for just under half of the overall figure, up 8.7 per cent YoY to 234 million. The fast growth in esports’ audience means year-on-year (YoY) increase of 8.7 per cent. Kansas is an incredible place that will get even better when esports betting is legal. The international esports population grew to more than 474 million by the end of 2021, with income from competitive gaming well in excess of US$1 billion. Kansas esports betting can still be done via offshore sportsbooks, but we choose not to promote them on ESB.
It is unclear if this laws will be amended anytime soon but the sports betting revolution is surely sweeping the USA. Although you can stream esports competitions online, it is not allowed to bet on any of these events. Esports betting is currently prohibited in Kansas.
