In the world of sport, you need entertainers to create publicity in order to grow any particular fan following. Boxing is not unique in this sense and relies on the charisma of its fighters to bring in the sponsors as well as the fans; only in boxing, you can get away with slightly more when it comes to goading your opponent than you could do in other sports, which is why it is such a fascinating sport to watch. At the end of the day, both fighters are unequivocally promising to knock each other out, … [Read more...]
Math, odds & teams: Understanding NFL Betting
NFL football and betting go hand-in-hand: Despite the denials of NFL and especially NCAA officials, betting and football have been inextricably linked since the dawn of the big league in the Roaring 20s. And as football steadily gained in popularity until finally becoming the USA’s favorite televised sport, the influence of betting on the NFL has changed the very way we discuss and analyze all major sports – not to mention untold billions of dollars changing hands. Three major developments led to the dominance of … [Read more...]
The 3 Most Anticipated eSports Events for 2019
The global eSports market was valued at $906 million in 2018, and it is predicted to reach $1.65 billion by 2020. How crazy is that? Remember when gaming wasn’t considered lucrative? Now it is one of the most profitable industries. eSports is no longer an activity that is just done for fun, people make millions of dollars by competing is eSports tournament, and if not competing that streaming their gameplay and performances across YouTube and Twitch. Several video game developers and huge industries host global … [Read more...]
Raptors Up Against the Wall in NBA Eastern Conference Finals Betting
If you’re the type of Raptors fan who stays optimistic in all situations, now is the time to get on board. Toronto were paying good money to win the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, and that potential payout just got bigger after the game-one loss to the Bucks. It was inevitable that Toronto would start the Eastern Conference Finals as the underdog. After all, Milwaukee had a whole week to recover after thrashing Boston in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Raptors, on the flipside, had only a couple of days … [Read more...]
What Is eSports Betting And Why You Should Give It A Try
There is no doubt that the video game industry has become a massive one since time immemorial. And as technology improves, more and more people across the world are starting to embrace it. But perhaps the biggest change that the industry experienced is the legalization of eSports betting. Yes, that is right – it is a big thing now. It gives video game enthusiasts gamble worldwide without the worry of facing legal charges. So, what is eSports and video game betting, anyway? Well, you have come to the right … [Read more...]
A Gamble To Chances: Understanding Race Odds
With different games or events, it is not uncommon for the same race odds to appear over and over again. If you can’t understand the odds or don’t know how to convert different types of odds, it’s highly unlikely you’ll ever be successful in sports betting. The weight you might be able to win from horse race betting is base on two factors - stakes and chances. The amount that is in your hands that you are willing to be at risk are the stakes, while the bookmaker controls the odds. It’s not all that hard to get … [Read more...]
Will Smith Joins Multi Million Dollar Investment in Gen G
Esports is now a multi-billion dollar industry globally. It makes sense that big name investors would be interested. This has proven to be the case with the $46 million investment secured by Gen G, including investment from movie star Will Smith. This investment comes amidst the aim to grow esports in China where Gen G has a base. This Asian country presents a huge opportunity to esports companies, thanks to the access it provides to a large base of potential players and fans. The news of this massive investment is … [Read more...]
Why eSports is Both – a Sport and a Way to Earn Sweet Rewards
Do you remember playing on LAN with a bunch of your friends and getting really competitive? Most often you challenged another team, and you bet something. This can be called a base to how eSports betting actually came into action. Today, eSports betting is a full-fledged industry. It has professional gaming tournaments and leagues for the gamblers to bet on. The current approximated value of the eSports market is said to be $900 million. The rate at which the industry is growing, the value is bound to keep … [Read more...]
4 Great Sports Apps to Have
Sports fans around the globe like being updated about news related to the sports world. Every sports fanatic knows that it is not possible to be up to date with all the news and all the leagues being played just by watching TV. Because of different time zones, it becomes more of a headache. There’s where sports apps rescue you. They provide you with live updates of games and stats. You can schedule the game you do want to watch on TV. Here are some of our personal favorites. 1. Yahoo! Sports Yahoo! Sports app … [Read more...]
What can we Expect from eSports in 2019?
eSports is a type of competition based on video games which started in the early 1970s. From arcade games in the 1970s via online video games in the 1990s and finally, the global tournaments introduced in the 2000s, this is a form of sports that keeps growing, expanding and changing. If you take a close look at the numbers, you will notice that the popularity of eSports is growing rapidly. Now let’s see what we can expect from eSports in 2019. More video games will qualify as eSports So far, we have a few dozens … [Read more...]
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