Manchester United Most Valuable Brand in Premier League – $1.46B Rex Pascual December 31, 2020 0 Comments COVID-19 had a tremendous impact on the sports world with many leagues needing to suspend and then restart their leagues in difficult situations. The football world was not immune to this as many clubs saw their revenue streams and brand value affected. Despite the pandemic, according to data presented by Safe Betting Sites, Manchester United’s … Read more
Top 3 Highest Paid NFL Players to Earn Over $140 Million in 2020 Nica San Juan December 30, 2020 0 Comments Despite the pandemic-related hiatus on sporting events in 2020, NFL players are still on track to rake in a pretty dollar. According to the research data analyzed and published by Safe Betting Sites, the highest paid NFL player in 2020 is Russell Wilson (Seahawks). He moves up one spot from #2 in 2019 and is … Read more
Over £44 Million in Fines Racked by Gambling Companies in 2020, UK Accounts for 75% Justinas Baltrusaitis December 30, 2020 As the global gambling industry continues to evolve, regulators are paying attention to ensure the sector adheres to best practices. In 2020, various violations have seen several companies pay millions of fines. Data presented by SafeBettingSites indicates the global gambling companies in regulated markets have been fined £44.7 million in 2020. United Kingdom-based Caesars Entertainment … Read more
Five Most Expensive Brazilian Football Players hit $456.5M in Market Value, a $66M Drop in a Year Jastra Kranjec December 29, 2020 0 Comments Over the last two decades, football became a massive recession-proof industry that generated billions of dollars in profit for the most successful teams. However, the COVID-19 changed that, cutting down clubs’ earnings and causing a huge hit on football players’ market value. According to data presented by Safe Betting Sites, the combined market value of … Read more
Yorkshire Racecourse Revenue to Plummet by 72% in 2020, £115M Loss to Regional Economy Nica San Juan December 29, 2020 0 Comments The horseracing industry in Yorkshire contributes over £300 million annually to the UK’s economy. In 2019, the industry’s revenue totaled £300.2 million from racing and non-racing events. There are more than 3,600 workers employed full-time in the sector, 75% of them working in rural areas. The county is home to 15% of horse trainers in … Read more
Nintendo Sold 21.1M Switch Consoles in 2020, Double than PS4 and Xbox One Combined Jastra Kranjec December 23, 2020 0 Comments Nintendo Switch witnessed an influx of new fans in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues fuelling the growth of the entire console gaming market. With millions of people spending more time playing video games amid lockdown, the popular gaming console hit a new record in the number of sold units. According to data presented by … Read more
Online Games Generate 74% of NetEase’s Q3 2020 Revenue Nica San Juan December 16, 2020 0 Comments NetEase reported robust performance during Q3 2020, driven in part by its gaming division. According to the research data analyzed and published by Safe Betting Sites, its total revenue rose by 27.5% year-over-year (YoY) to $2.75 billion in the three-month period. 74% of this figure, equivalent to $2 billion, came from online games. The online … Read more
Global Gaming PC Shipments to Jump by 25% and Hit 62 Million in 2024 Jastra Kranjec December 15, 2020 0 Comments As one of the few sectors that have been booming amid the coronavirus outbreak, the video games industry has witnessed a significant jump in gaming equipment sales this year. With millions of people spending more time indoors and online amid the COVID-19 pandemic, global gaming PC shipments are expected to hit almost 50 million in … Read more
Dustin Johnson Leads PGA 2020-2021 Money Rankings After Last Tournament Of 2020 – $3.1M Rex Pascual December 10, 2020 0 Comments The traditional schedule that the PGA followed had to be scrapped as a direct result of the pandemic, with several tournaments cancelled in 2020. However, the 2020-2021 PGA season is shaping to be one of the most action-packed seasons with six major championships up for grabs including two versions of the historic Masters. With the … Read more
Combined Revenue for Top 3 Console Subscription Services Shot Up by 142% YoY Nica San Juan December 9, 2020 0 Comments The gaming industry had a great October with overall consumer spending up by 14% year-over-year (YoY) to $10.6 billion according to Super Data research. According to the research data analyzed and published by Safe Betting Sites, console spending saw the fastest growth, outperforming the whole industry with an increase of 18% YoY in earnings. Comparatively, … Read more
