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The billion-dollar business with digital
Revenues exceeding one billion dollars are expected to be surpassed by the esports industry in 2020. The specialists at Newzoo continuously analyze developments in the gaming sector. According to their forecasts, global viewership will rise to over 600 million within the next three years. Unlike traditional sports, digital sports have remained largely unaffected by the coronavirus crisis. The number of Twitch streams reached a new high in March. Several major sports leagues are now focusing more on esports. The NBA is currently hosting an online tournament featuring various professionals, including Kevin Durant and Trae Young. Since Formula 1's suspension, McLaren driver Lando Norris has become an icon among Twitch streamers.
Revenues of more than a billion dollars, this is the magical figure that the e-sports industry is expected to crack in 2020. Newzoo’s specialists are constantly analyzing the developments around gaming. According to their forecasts, global viewer numbers will rise to over 600 million within the next three years. Unlike physical sports, digital sports will remain largely unaffected by the Corona crisis. The number of twitch streams grew to its highest level to date in March. Some of the major sports leagues are now focusing more on e-sports. The NBA is currently hosting an online tournament between various professionals such as Kevin Durant and Trae Young. Since Formula 1 came to a standstill, McLaren driver Lando Norris has become an icon among Twitch streamers.
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