Fantasy Sports Global Market Report 2023 – By Sports Type (Football, Baseball, Basket Ball, Hockey, Cricket, Other Types), By Platform (Website, Mobile Application), By Usage Type (Free, Paid, Hybird), By Application (Individual Competition, Team Competition) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

Online Gambling is the use of the internet for the act of wagering money or something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome that is not under the gambler's control, with the intent of winning something else of value, often money. The main game types of online gambling are betting, casinos, lottery, poker, online bingo, and others. A lottery is a type of gambling in which numbers are drawn at random for a prize. The games are played on various devices such as desktops, mobiles, and others. The different components include software and services. The global online gambling market is segmented - 1) By Game Type: Betting, Casino, Lottery, Poker, Online Bingo, Others 2) By Device: Desktop, Mobile, Other Devices 3) By Component: Software, Services The global online gambling market size will grow from $81.08 billion in 2022 to $88.65 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global online gambling is expected to grow to $125.6 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.1%. The increasing adoption of smartphones with the improved internet accessibility is driving the online gambling market. Globally, the average use of mobile devices compared to desktop computers or laptops is significantly greater. In most countries, mobile users account for about 80% of all users in the online gambling industry. According to a study published by the Gambling Commission, in 2020, the most common method of accessing online gambling remained mobile phones, particularly among younger people. Similarly, according to the European Online Gambling Edition by EGBA, in 2021, online gambling revenue is expected to reach €36.4 billion (41.7% of total gambling) gross gaming revenue in Europe, an increase of 19% compared to 2020. According to Cisco company annual report, globally, the total number of Internet users is projected to grow to 5.3 billion by 2023 at a CAGR of 6 percent, and smartphones will grow at a 7% CAGR. This, in turn, is expected to drive the growth of online gambling market. Major players in the online gambling market are 888 Holdings PLC, Bet365 Group Ltd., Betsson AB, William Hill PLC, VGC Holdings PLC, Kindred Group PLC, Sky Betting & Gaming, Stars Group Inc., Ladbrokes Coral Group PLC, and Paddy Power Betfair PLC. Online gambling laws vary wildly from one region to other. Most countries have local laws that deal with relevant legal and regulatory issues. Countries such as the USA, have much more complex gambling regulatory processes. Moreover, in countries like India, gambling is under strict control. With each country enacting different gambling laws, it's tough to be familiar with them all. Nevertheless, all gambling sites should be compliant with any laws that they are subject to, to ensure gambling sites are operated lawfully, ethically, and are safe. The established and reputable licensing authorities impose a strict code of conduct on the licensees, who have to adhere to the necessary regulations if they are to maintain their licenses. The strict and varying laws across the countries are likely to challenge the market growth. Technologies such as Blockchain, IoT, and VR are changing everything in every field including online gambling. Virtual Reality and VR Headsets have gained a lot of popularity in recent years and are a revolutionary addition to the world of online gambling. With VR, one can enter a virtual casino and play all the games without having to travel. However, fraud and cheating were majorly concerning the users of online gambling. A lot of online casinos and online gambling sites have been accused of not being transparent and hiding their internal workings and the methods for their dealings. These concerns can be addressed using blockchain technology. With blockchain technology, everyone will be able to see exactly what is going on behind the scenes. Games such as SlotsMillion, Casino VR Poker, and The Gear that are played through VR are engaging customers and shaping the online gambling industry. In May 2022, MGM Resorts International acquired gaming and online sports betting company, LeoVegas for $604 million. Following the acquisition of LeoVegas, MGM Resorts International would create a scaled global online gaming business. MGM Resorts International is a Sweden-based online gambling company offering video poker, table games, progressive jackpots, video slots, and live betting services through its online casinos and sportsbooks. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the online gambling market in 2022. Eastern Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global online gambling market report forecast period. The regions covered in the global online gambling analysis report market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the online gambling market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The online gambling betting market includes revenues earned by entities operating facilities that provide services such as online betting (digital table games and sports bets). The online gambling market comprises revenue generated by remote gaming activities using the internet and desktop and mobile devices. The market includes gambling establishments developing online sports betting, casino, bingo, lotteries, and poker games, among others. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The online gambling market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides online gambling market statistics, including the online gambling industry's global market size, regional shares, competitors with an online gambling market share, detailed online gambling market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the online gambling industry. This online gambling market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

Gambling is the act of wagering money or something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome that is not under the gambler's control, with the intent of winning something else of value, often money. Gambling can teach a valuable lesson about the relationship between risk and reward. The main types of gambling are casino lotteries, sports betting, and other gambling. A lottery is a type of gambling in which numbers are drawn at random for a prize. The various channels include offline, online, and virtual reality (VR) and are used by several end users such as gambling enthusiasts, social exuberant, and others. The global gambling market is segmented - 1) By Type: Casino, Lotteries, Sports Betting, Other Gambling 2) By Channel Type: Offline, Online, Virtual Reality(VR) 3) By End-User: Gambling Enthusiasts, Social Exuberant, Other End-Users The global gambling market size grew from $449.04 billion in 2022 to $702.45 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 56.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global gambling is expected to grow to $765.89 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 2.2%. Changing Consumer Gambling Habits: The demand for gambling is expected to be driven by the changing gambling habits of consumers. The increasing popularity of gambling apps and social gambling will propel the growth of the market going forward. The global social casino market reached $4.64 billion in 2020, growing at a CAGR of 5%. The increasing adoption of mobile devices and increasing internet penetration will drive the demand for online gambling, driving market growth. Major companies in the gambling market include China Sports Lottery, China Welfare Lottery, Sociedad Estatal Loterías y Apuestas del Estado S.A., Flutter Entertainment plc, Maruhan, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Tabcorp Holdings Ltd., Penn National Gaming, Inc., Caesars Entertainment Corporation and LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. COVID-19 Pandemic: The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the gambling market in 2020 as governments globally imposed lockdowns and restricted domestic and international travel limiting the need for services offered by these establishments. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People's Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in the closure of recreational facilities such as casinos with countries entering a state of 'lock down' and the outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the gambling market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Branded slots are increasingly becoming popular in the gambling industry. Branded slots are licensed online casino games built around universally popular subjects such as movies, TV shows, music, or books. Brand loyalty draws customers towards trying slot games revolving around their favorite characters. Branded online slot games attract casual bettors, even the ones with little experience and interest in slot machines, as they create a connection with the players due to their familiarity with characters on the slots, increasing the traffic on the slot machines. Branded slots based on Game of Thrones, Westworld, Batman, and Jurassic Park are some of the most popular branded slot games. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the gambling market in 2022. Eastern Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the gambling market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the gambling market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The gambling market includes revenues earned by entities by operating facilities such as casinos, bingo halls, video gaming terminals, lotteries, on-track horse race betting, and off-track sports betting. Bingo parlors, coin-operated gambling device concession operators, bookmakers, lottery ticket sales agents, and card rooms are also included in this market. The gambling market also includes sales of gambling services and related goods by entities that operate casino hotels. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The gambling market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides gambling market statistics, including the gambling industry's global market size, regional shares, competitors with a gambling market share, detailed gambling market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the gambling industry. This gambling market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

Sports betting refers to a type of gambling in which bets are placed on sporting events in order to gain a specified sum if the team or person chosen wins the event. The main types of sports betting are line-in-play, fixed old betting, exchange betting, daily fantasy, spread betting, e-sports, pari-mutuel, and other types. Line-in play refers to a type of wager in which the bookmaker or sportsbook determines the favored and underdog teams in a match by setting gambling odds. The sports segment includes football, basketball, baseball, horse racing, cricket, hockey, and other sports, depending on the type of betting. Further, the platform is segmented into online and offline depending on the place of betting. The global sports betting market is segmented - 1) By Type: Line-in-play, Fixed Old Betting, Exchange Betting, Daily Fantasy, Spread Betting, E-Sports, Pari-Mutuel, Other Types 2) By Sports Type: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Horse Racing, Cricket, Hockey, Other Sports Types 3) By Platform: Online, Offline The global sports betting market size will grow from $96.84 billion in 2022 to $104.78 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global sports betting is expected to grow to $135.95 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.7%. The increase in the number of sports leagues and events is expected to propel the growth of the sports betting market. A sports league or an event is a group of clubs, countries, associations, or people trying to compete with each other in a game for a championship or a title. These leagues are planned to happen in a particular schedule or during a particular season, in which all the teams or members are required to participate in naming an overall champion of the event or league. For instance, according to a study published by Wire, currently, more than 100 professional leagues in various sports are active across the globe. The establishment of new professional sports leagues across the globe is providing customers with the opportunity to diversify their betting expenditures. Therefore, the growing sports leagues and events are driving the growth of the sports betting market. Major players in the sports betting market are 888 Holdings PLC., Bet365, Betsson AB, Churchill Downs Incorporated, Flutter Entertainment PLC., Kindred Group PLC., Sportech PLC., William Hill, DraftKings, The Stars Group Inc., BetAmerica, Web is Holdings PLC., Gala Coral, Bet-at-home, FanDuel, Betfred, Ladbrokes, Entain plc, IGT, TVG, Twinspires, Watch and Wager, Bwin, and Unibet. Implementation of AI and blockchain in sports betting applications is a key trend gaining popularity in the sports betting services market. Sport betting applications are increasingly adopting blockchain technologies to accurately automate real-time data using smart contracts, which help sports betting in payment, bet confirmations, past event analytics, monitoring, and event recording. For instance, in May 2021, Bitgame, a Poland-based sports betting platform operator, launched a new website on a sports betting platform powered by blockchain technology. The new website merged blockchain-secured cryptocurrency with sports betting to provide a seamless and interactive experience to customers. In September 2021, Endeavor Group Holdings Inc., a US-based entertainment and sports company, acquired OpenBet from Scientific Games for USD1.2 billion through a combination of cash ($1 billion) and Endeavor’s Class A common stock ($200 million). Through this acquisition, Endeavor's position in the sports betting ecosystem will strengthen, which is presently led by IMG ARENA, which collaborates with over 470 prominent sportsbook companies across the world to provide official live streaming video and data feeds for over 45,000 sports events each year. OpenBet is a UK-based sport betting entertainment company. Western Europe was the largest region in the sports betting market in 2022. The regions covered in the sports betting market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the sports betting market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The sports betting market includes revenues earned by entities by operating facilities that offer gambling services specific to sports. Sports betting is the term used for the betting action involved with predicting a sporting event and placing a wager on the outcome of that event to win money. It involves wagers being placed on sports such as football, basketball, baseball, hockey, rugby, boxing, horse racing, car races, and tennis. The market covered in this report does not include sales of services by sports betting shops (betting shops are the physical premises of a bookmaker where people can place bets) not recognized by governments. The market numbers covered in this segment also include the sales of e-sports betting services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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Sports analytics refer to software platforms, which run on mathematical and statistical principles to provide data-driven insights into sports and related peripheral activities. Sports analytics often applies the same basic methods and approaches for analysis. It offers parameters for measurement such as hit or fumble rate, and consistently collects data from a broad sample for the analysis process. The main components of sports analytics include solutions and services. The sports analytics solutions refer to sports analytics software and platform, that are deployed on both on-premise and cloud interfaces. It includes software, hardware components, and others. They are used in various sports including football, cricket, hockey, basketball, American football, and other sports for player analysis, team performance analysis, health assessment, video analysis, and others. The global sports analytics market is segmented - 1) By Component: Solution, Service 2) By Deployment Mode: On-premise, Cloud 3) By Application: Player Analysis, Team Performance Analysis, Health Assessment, Video Analysis, Other Applications 4) By Sport: Football, Cricket, Hockey, Basketball, American Football, Other Sports The global sports analytics market size will grow from $1.61 billion in 2022 to $2.05 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the sports analytics is expected to grow to $5.19 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 26.2%. The increasing demand for monitoring and tracking data of players will propel the growth of the sports analytics market. Monitoring an athlete is increasingly being used by sporting federations and organizations to understand the patterns of behaviour, habits, and performance among athletes. Capturing these data allows the coach to evaluate and analyze, which in turn helps them get the best possible performance out of the athlete. Monitoring and tracking are a combination of data collection and analysis (monitoring) to assess to what extent the objectives are met by the player. As the demand for monitoring and tracking data of player increase, there will be a significant need for sports analytics solutions to develop data-driven decisions based on data extracted from monitoring tools and platforms. For instance, more than 40 Scottish football and rugby clubs currently use the EDGE system of PlayerData (a UK-based software company) for performance analysis and load management. EDGE GPS is a data collection and monitoring tool that is worn by athletes to capture physical metrics during sports sessions. Thus, the increasing demand for monitoring and tracking data of players is expected to propel the sports analytics market growth. Major players in the sports analytics market are TruMedia Networks, Sportradar AG, Catapult Group International Limited, Stats Perform, Sportingmindz Technology Pvt Ltd., iSportsAnalysis, Agile Sports Analytics LLC, SAS Institute Inc., Genius Sports Group, Zebra Technologies, Advanced Sports Analytics, Physimax Technologies, FORMCEPT, Exasol, IceBergs Sports, and ChyronHego Corporation. Technological advancement is a key trend gaining popularity in the sports analytics market. Technology has been changing the way that sports are evaluated. These analytics platforms and software are utilizing advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning to carry out complex tasks in athlete performance monitoring, case studies, and other activities. For instance, In December 2020, RT Software, a real-time graphics development company released a major update to its existing product Tactic, a sports analysis graphics product, which utilizes machine learning and AI technologies to detect player movements in the video stream, tracking positions, and creating motion paths. In August 2020, Inc & Co, a UK-based digital collective company acquired Insight Analysis for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition adds to the company’s growing network of sports services and strengthens its portfolio of services while adding additional customers. Insight Analysis is a UK-based sports analytics company offering data analysis for football, rugby, tennis, and athletics. North America was the largest region in the sports analytics market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the sports analytics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the sports analytics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The sports analytics market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as data management, predictive models, and information systems. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The sports analytics market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides sports analytics market statistics, including sports analytics industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a sports analytics market share, detailed sports analytics market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the sports analytics industry. This sports analytics market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The casino management system is software used to manage and perform various activities in a casino. These technologies assist in keeping track of client and personnel activities across the gaming club floor and maintain a database for future use. The main types of components in casino management systems are hardware and software. The software involves CRM software, casino player tracking software, PMS, and inventory management systems that are being used in casino games. The different applications include security and surveillance, analytics, accounting, and cash management, player tracking, property management, marketing and promotions, and others, and are implemented in small and medium casinos and large casinos. The global casino management systems market is segmented - 1) By Component: Hardware, Software 2) By Application: Security And Surveillance, Analytics, Accounting And Cash Management, Player Tracking, Property Management, Marketing And Promotions, Other Applications 3) By End User: Small And Medium Casinos, Large Casinos The global casino management systems market size will grow from $6.79 billion in 2022 to $8.02 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global casino management systems is expected to grow to $14.02 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 15.0%. Increasing legalization and a rising number of gaming establishments are expected to propel the growth of the casino management systems market. A gaming establishment refers to any gaming property such as a casino, hotel, or resort that includes various games or betting that require a legal license. For instance, in July 2021, in Germany, a new interstate Treaty on Gambling ("ISTG 2021") has come into action, which includes new licensing possibilities for sports betting, virtual slot machines, and online poker for private operators. In 2022, the Government signed legislation for legalizing online gaming and sports wagering in Connecticut, a US state. Therefore, the increasing legalization and rising number of gaming establishments are driving the growth of the casino management systems market. Major players in the casino management systems market are Advansys Limited, Agilysys Inc., Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd., Avigilon, Bally Technologies Inc., Casinfo LLC, Cyrun, Dallmeier, Honeywell International Inc., International Game Technology PLC, Konami Gaming Inc., Scientific Games Corporation, Next Level Security Systems Inc., Novomatic, NtechLab, Amatic Industries GmbH, Playtech, CasinoFlex Systems, RNGplay, Delta Casino Systems, Ensico, TableTrac Inc., and Winsystems. Product innovations are shaping the casino management systems market. Major companies operating in the casino management systems sector are focused on new product innovations to meet consumer demand and strengthen their position. For instance, in January 2021, Cher-Ae Heights Casino, a US-based gaming company, and Konami Gaming Inc., a US-based manufacturer of casino management systems launched SYNKROS Casino Management System in Trinidad, California. Konami’s Synkros is best known for its reliability, marketing tools, analytics tools, and robust data. It captures and compiles the data through all connected areas of the casino property and generates a 360-degree patron view. The SYNKROS Casino management system provides a unique mix of marketing solutions to Cher-Ae Heights Casino's customers, including floor-wide bonusing activities, random drawings, personalized incentives, offers, and more. In August 2021, Grover Gaming, Inc., a US-based developer of software and gaming systems acquired Digital Dynamics Software, Inc., for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Grover Gaming will be able to enhance its gaming performance by integrating SAS-based digital gaming equipment and casino communications into its software. Digital Dynamics Software is a US-based developer of SAS Gateway, GAP gaming protocol, SAS Engine, and casino management system software. North America was the largest region in the casino management systems market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the casino management systems market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the casino management systems market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The casino management systems market includes revenues earned by entities by providing systems that are used to assist in the ongoing management, monitoring, and operations of casino or gaming organizations. Casino management systems provide various club operations such as management systems, accounting and analytics tools, and security and surveillance systems. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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E-sports refer to a type of electronic game in which contestants compete using video games in a multiplayer environment that resembles a real or imagined sport. The main types of games in e-sports are multiplayer online battle arenas (MOBA), real-time strategy, first-person shooter, fighting, and sports. Multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) is a strategy video game subgenre in which two teams of players engage on a predetermined battlefield. Each player controls a single character with a set of distinct abilities that level up throughout the game and contribute to the overall strategy of the team. The various platform includes PC, console, mobile, and others and the different revenue sources are sponsorship, advertising, merchandise & tickets, publisher fees, and media rights. The global E-sports market is segmented – 1) By Game: Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA), Real Time Strategy, First Person Shooter, Fighting And Sports 2) By Platform: PC, Console, Mobile, Other Platforms 3) By Revenue Source: Sponsorship, Advertising, Merchandise & Tickets, Publisher Fees, Media Rights The global e-sports market size will grow from $1.41 billion in 2022 to $1.63 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the e-sports is expected to grow from $2.98 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 16.2%. The rising demand for video games and increasing awareness of E-sports contribute to the growth of the E-sports market. As technology is expanding so video content, products, virtual reality, and video game competitions are increasing. Video gaming has become a transforming pop culture and redefining the ways that young people consume entertainment. According to PwC's latest Global Entertainment & Media Outlook, the videogames market in the United States is expected to reach $30 billion by 2023. The global revenue for video games and E-sports was $215.6 billion in 2021, and it is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% to $323.5 billion by 2026. Therefore, the rising demand for video games and increasing awareness of E-sports drives the e-sports market’s growth. Major players in the E-sports market are Modern Times Group MTG AB, Activision Blizzard Inc., Gfinity, PLC., Turner Broadcasting System, Valve Corporation, Tencent, Electronic Arts, Inc., Hi-Rez Studios, Nintendo, FACEIT, CJ Corporation, Kabam, Wargaming Public, Rovio Entertainment, GungHo Online Entertainment, Riot Games Inc., Epic Games, Alisports, Total Entertainment Network, King Digital Entertainment PLC., Zynga Inc., Gamevil Inc., Cloud9, Team SoloMid, Team Liquid, Echo Fox, Fnatic, Gen.G E-sports, 100 Thieves, G2 E-sports and Immortals. Match-fixing has always been a major challenge in the E-sports industry. Match-fixing in E-sports is when a player intentionally loses to win a bet. The E-sports market will be negatively impacted when viewers start to believe that esports is losing their integrity due to match-fixing. In 2021, in Australia, match-fixing in E-sports resulted in the arrest of two Australian gamers. The number of suspected match-fixing cases in E-sports has more than doubled in 2020, amid concerns that COVID-19 has contributed to an increase in misconduct in competitive video gaming. The number of suspicious betting cases discovered by the E-sports Integrity Commission, the industry authority in charge of anti-corruption efforts, has increased to 117 in the first 11 months of 2020, from 46 in 2019. Therefore, match-fixing limits the growth of the E-sports market. E-sports companies are investing in innovative new E-sports platforms for increasing their revenue and expanding their consumer base and also for gaining a competitive edge over their rivals. For instance, in 2022, in India, LoCo., a live-streaming platform, launched Loco Legends, which is the first non-fungible token platform for esport. Also, for instance, in 2020, E-sports One, a USA-based E-sports data, and analytics company launched a new fantasy sports platform that is an all-in-one fantasy E-sports platform, that utilized a proprietary player performance database and computer vision to create real-time predictive data. Also, for instance, in 2022, Digital Virgo, a France-based specialist in mobile payment with Etisalat Misr, and the Egyptian Telecom company launched a full-service E-sports platform for delivering top-tier educational and entertaining content in Egypt. In 2022, Savvy Gaming Group, a Saudi Arabia-based Esports investment company, acquired ESL, a German-based Esports organizer and production company, and FACEIT, a UK-based Esports platform for $1.5 Billion. Through this acquisition, Savvy Gaming Group will integrate ESL's expertise in creating, broadcasting, and commercializing premium Esports ecosystems, including arena events and festival shows, with FACEIT's ability to develop top-notch tools for competitive games. North America was the largest region in the e-sports market in 2022. South America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the global E-sports market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the E-sports market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The E-sports market includes revenues earned by entities operating E-sports facilities. E-sports or electronic sports are team-based sports played online and are supported by electronic systems in which all the functions are performed through a human-computer interface. E-sports are played by professional gamers that are sponsored by business organizations, or sporting organizations. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The e-sports market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides E-sports market statistics, including E-sports industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an E-sports market share, detailed E-sports market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the E-sports industry. This E-sports market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

A spectator sport is one in which spectators, or observers, attend matches such as American football, association football, baseball, basketball, Canadian football, cricket, field hockey, formula 1, ice hockey, rugby league, rugby union, team handball, and volleyball. The main types of spectator sports are sports teams and clubs, racing, and individual sports. The various sources of revenue include media rights, merchandising, tickets, and sponsorship that are earned from different kinds of sports such as soccer, cricket, rugby/football, tennis, and others. Soccer is a team sport played on a field between two teams of 11 players each, to kick or hit a round ball into the opponent's goal with any part of the body except the hands and arms. The global spectator sports market is segmented - 1) By Type: Sports Team & Clubs, Racing & Individual Sports 2) By Revenue Source: Media Rights, Merchandising, Tickets, Sponsorship 3) By Type of Sport: Soccer, Cricket, Rugby/Football, Tennis, Other Sports Subsegments Covered: Football Clubs, Rugby Clubs, Other Sports Team & Clubs, Basketball Clubs, Motor Race, Horse Race, Other Racing & Individual Sports The global spectator sports market size grew from $174.28 billion in 2022 to $185.34 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global spectator sports market is expected to grow to $233.35 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.9%. The market is expected to benefit from the steady economic growth forecasted for many developed and developing countries. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that the global real GDP growth was 3.7% in 2019 and 2020 and 3.6% from 2021 to 2023. Recovering commodity prices are further expected to be a significant factor driving economic growth. The US economy is expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than developed markets in the forecast period. For instance, India’s GDP grew at 8.7% in 2021-22, up by 1.5% compared to 2019-20, whereas China registered a GDP growth of 8.1% in 2021. This continued economic growth is expected to drive the demand for spectator sports market. Major companies in the spectator sports market include Liberty Media Corporation, Futbol Club Barcelona, Dallas Cowboys, Manchester City F.C., New York Yankees, Manchester United Football Club, Juventus, International Speedway Corporation, Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC, and Real Madrid C.F. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the spectator sports market in 2020 as governments globally imposed lockdowns and restricted domestic and international travel limiting the need for services offered by these establishments. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in the closure of recreational facilities with countries entering a state of 'lockdown' and the outbreak hurt businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the spectator sports market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Sports organizers are implementing virtual reality (VR) technology to improve the spectators’ experience in sporting events. Virtual reality generates images, sounds, and other sensations that simulate a physical presence in an imaginary environment. Clubs and teams are experimenting with simulated and 360-degree environments to enhance the match viewing experience of the spectators by allowing them to have a virtual walkthrough of the stadium or the race track and view the match from different angles. For instance, the NBA game between the Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs was broadcasted in VR. NASCAR has created an interactive fan area at the race tracks with the implementation of virtual reality. North America was the largest region in the spectator sports market share in 2022. Africa is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the global spectator sports industry report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the spectator sports market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The spectator sports market includes revenues earned by entities such as teams or clubs that participate in live sporting events for a paying audience. Spectator sports include the presentation of sporting events by teams and clubs or independent athletes. Owners of teams, horses, and so on that enter participants into racing events or other spectator sports events and the sports trainers who provide specialized services to support participants in sports events or competitions are part of this industry. The establishments that operate racetracks are also included in this industry. The market covered in this report includes the revenues generated from the sales of tickets for spectator sports events, merchandise, and other related goods and services through online and offline channels. It also includes the revenues generated from the sponsorships of sports clubs and teams, and media and broadcasting rights revenues by the spectator sports organizers. The market covered in this report also includes sales of sports services and related goods by entities that participate in the provision of sports. The market covered in this report includes the revenues generated from the sales of sports players by sports teams/clubs. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The spectator sports market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides spectator sports market statistics, including spectator sports industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a spectator sports market share, detailed spectator sports market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the spectator sports industry. This spectator sports market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Recreation refers to all the activities that people choose to refresh their minds and bodies and make their free time more enjoyable and interesting. Recreation improves concentration skills and the ability to manage anxiety and stress. Enhanced social skills develop skills such as cooperation and teamwork, and a great way to have fun, meet new people and develop friendships. The main types of recreation are amusements, arts, and sports. Sports services provide live sporting events before a paying audience or entities that operate golf courses and country clubs, skiing facilities, marinas, fitness and recreational sports centers, and bowling centers. The different age groups include aged 35 and younger, aged 35-54, aged 55 and older, and involve various revenue sources such as media rights, merchandising, tickets and sponsorship. The global recreation market is segmented - 1) By Type: Amusements, Arts, Sports 2) By Age Group: Aged 35 and Younger, Aged 35-54, Aged 55 and Older 3) By Revenue Source: Media Rights, Merchandising, Tickets and Sponsorship Subsegments Covered: Amusement Parks, Gambling, Museums, Historical Sites, Zoos, And Parks, Independent Artists And Performing Art Companies, Sports And Arts Promoters, Spectator Sports, Participatory Sports The global recreation market size grew from $1,443.83 billion in 2022 to $1,900.67 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global recreation market is expected to grow to $2,194.09 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 3.7%. The recreation market growth is aided by stable economic growth forecasted in many developed and developing countries. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that the global GDP growth was 3.5% in 2020, up from 3.2% in 2019. Recovering commodity prices are further expected to aid market growth. Developed economies are also expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than developed markets in the forecast period. For instance, India's GDP grew by 7.2%, whereas China registered a GDP growth of 6.0% in 2020. Stable economic growth is expected in end-user markets, thereby driving the market during the forecast period. This continued economic growth is expected to increase investments in the end-user markets and be a driver of the recreation market as greater affluence allows consumers to visit recreation centers. Major companies in the recreation market include China Sports Lottery, China Welfare Lottery, The Walt Disney Company, Sociedad Estatal Loterías y Apuestas del Estado S.A., Maruhan, Flutter Entertainment plc, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Tabcorp Holdings Ltd., CJ Corp, and Oriental Land Company Ltd. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the recreation market in 2020 as governments globally imposed lockdowns and restricted domestic and international travel limiting the need for services offered by these establishments. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in the closure of recreational facilities such as amusement parks, museums, and casinos with countries entering a state of 'lockdown' and the outbreak hurt businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the recreation market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Amusement parks are increasingly using virtual and augmented reality technology to provide an immersive experience to customers. Virtual reality is a 3D, computer-generated environment that can interact with a person, whereas augmented reality turns an environment into a digital interface by placing virtual objects in the real world. Amusement parks are implementing this technology in rides and theater-based attractions. For instance, Plopsaland De Panne in De Panne, Belgium has a new virtual reality wooden roller coaster called Heidi The Ride, which can reach speeds of more than 43 mph. Amusement park SeaWorld has started operating a new Kraken Virtual Reality Roller Coaster in Orlando. The Weave Breaker coaster brings the reality of jet skiing in an amusement park. Universal Studios have The Walking Dead mazes with augmented reality elements. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the recreation market share in 2022. Eastern Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the global recreation market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the recreation market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The recreation market includes revenues earned by entities by operating amusements facilities, operating facilities or providing services for cultural, entertainment, and recreational interests, providing live sporting events before a paying audience, and operating golf courses and country clubs, skiing facilities, marinas, fitness, and recreational sports centers, and bowling centers. Gambling, except casino hotels, can also be considered to be part of the recreation market. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The recreation market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides recreation market statistics, including recreation industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a recreation market share, detailed recreation market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the recreation industry. This recreation market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.