Camila Vega
At JefeBet and Fifth Street Gaming we are interested in growing in unimaginable ways. Because of this, we have not only created physical spaces for the Latino community that loves and enjoys sports, but we have also made sure that eSports lovers also have a place in our family.
ESports along with betting are gaining more and more fans and followers, and this is growing. Thus, Las Vegas has become a crucial area for this market sector. For example, and as mentioned in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Evolutionary Championship Series, a fighting game tournament hosted 18,000 spectators in August of this year.
Fifth Street Gaming’s Growth in Esports
Now, according to Uplatform, the eSports audience reaches 474 million viewers and is expected to grow to 577 million by 2024. With this important growth, we are interested in being part of this community to accompany them in their dreams and ambitions.
As Yogonet mentions, as this market grows, more corporate sponsors and content creators are joining. With this in mind, the city of Las Vegas could become a tourist epicenter for this type of activity. In addition, it may further boost the gaming industry, as the State of Nevada has recently created the eSports Technical Advisory Committee.
This committee is comprised of industry experts appointed to recommend regulations around eSports betting, the committee counts Seth Schorr, CEO of Fifth Street Gaming and JefeBet, among its members. At a UNLV panel last month, Schorr said there is more room for eSports to grow as the city welcomes new sports-related entertainment.
Seth Schorr mentioned:
When we started the esports narrative in 2015, we weren’t a sports city and it so happens that now we are. So, esports being an extension of what Las Vegas is now — we are no longer a one-trick pony but many tricks We are now in a sports city and esports is a perfect evolution of that.
Thus, we are proud to be part of this revolution and of the growth story of this recent branch of sports that not only allows people to connect but also generates new ways of life and interaction.
