As e-sports’ popularity explodes, betting needs to be regulated | TechCrunch
- Gaming in Holland
- Sep 5, 2016
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 7, 2021
E-sports betting has boomed in the last five years, attracting investments from celebrities, investors and entrepreneurs like Mark Cuban and Ashton Kutcher — even the former NBA Commissioner, David Stern, has talked about it on many forums.
Gambling in e-sports has charmed stakeholders, but it may have created a monster in the gaming industry. As with every growing industry, it’s vital to create checks and balances to avoid corruption.
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