COD Modern Warfare is Highest Grossing Premium Game of 2020 – $1.91B In Revenue Rex Pascual April 7, 2021 0 Comments The gaming industry is one of the biggest industries in the world, with the leading titles earning billions in revenue a year. Many popular video game franchises can be played across numerous platforms giving them even more share of the market. According to the data presented by Safe Betting Sites, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare … Read more
Hypercasual Genre Racked Up 6.3 Billion Mobile Game Downloads in 2020 Nica San Juan April 6, 2021 0 Comments The hypercasual genre was the largest category in mobile games in 2020. According to the research data analyzed and published by Safe Betting Sites, it accounted for 31% of all downloads during the year. Games in the top 1,000 titles under the genre accumulated a total of 6.3 billion downloads during the year. The genre’s … Read more
Esports Sponsorships to Jump by 10% YoY and Hit $641M in 2021 Jastra Kranjec April 6, 2021 0 Comments The entire eSports industry has boomed in recent years, with millions of viewers tuning in to watch their favorite games being played by some of the best gamers in the world. The surge in the number of eSports fans created a huge space for brands and advertisers to sell their products. Moreover, it fueled the … Read more
LeBron James Highest Paid NBA Player Overall In 2021 – $94.4M, Stephen Curry Highest Playing Salary – $34.4M Rex Pascual April 1, 2021 0 Comments The National Basketball Association (NBA) is one of the most valuable sports leagues in the world. The biggest names that currently play in the league earn millions of dollars through their playing contracts which have risen dramatically in the last 30 years. The marketability of the top players also attracts global brands who are keen … Read more
NFL Highest Average Franchise Value Among North American Sports Leagues – Over $3B In 2020 Rex Pascual March 31, 2021 0 Comments The North American sports industry is one of the most lucrative industries in the world. Since 2010 the average franchise value of the four major North American sports leagues has risen at a dramatic rate. Iconic franchises such as the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys, just to name a few, … Read more
Number of eSports Enthusiasts Projected To Reach 285M By 2024 – Increase Of 32% From 2020 Rex Pascual March 31, 2021 0 Comments The prize of the first known video game tournament back in 1972 at Standford University was a 1-year subscription to pop-culture magazine, Rolling Stones. The world of eSports has since reached unprecedented heights and has made the industry one of the fastest-growing in the world. In 2020, it is estimated that eSports had an audience … Read more
Dota 2 Is Most Lucrative eSports Game In China – Almost $70M In Total Prize Money Won Rex Pascual March 30, 2021 0 Comments Dota 2 has been one of the most popular games since its release back in 2013 and continues to be one of the strongest performing titles out in the market. Dota 2’s longevity was helped by the emergence of eSports as the game became one of the most played and watched eSports games. This is … Read more
Revenues of Europe’s Top Five Football Clubs Plunged by €670M Amid Pandemic, FC Barcelona Leads with a €275M Loss Jastra Kranjec March 30, 2021 0 Comments The coronavirus lockdown has had a massive impact on the entire football industry. Despite broadcasters, club owners, and sponsors’ efforts to minimize the losses caused by postponed matches and empty stadiums, the COVID-19 lockdown still produced a costly financial hit. According to data gathered by Safe Betting Sites, the combined revenues of FC Barcelona, Real … Read more
US Consumer Spending on Video Games Surged 39% in the First Two Months of 2021 to $9.3 Billion Nica San Juan March 30, 2021 0 Comments The US gaming industry got 2021 off to an excellent start judging by revenue figures for the first two months. According to the research data analyzed and published by Safe Betting Sites, the total spending on games surged by 35% year-over-year (YoY) in February 2021. Thanks to the huge uptick, sales reached $4.6 billion from … Read more
Lewis Hamilton is Highest-Paid F1 Driver For 2021 Season – A Brief Preview of 2021 Grid Rex Pascual March 29, 2021 0 Comments The opening race of the 2021 Formula 1 season is in the books with lewis Hamilton setting the tone and claiming victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The record-equalling, seven-time world champion is on a mission to overtake F1 legend Michael Schumacher as the sole leader in world championships. Mercedes AMG has secured the services … Read more
