Esports

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Patrons in a sports bar intensely watching a table tennis match on a large screen, with betting slips visible, symbolizing the growth of niche sports streaming fueled by betting.

Betting Fuels Niche Sports Streaming Audience Growth and Revenue

Table tennis leagues, lower-division football, darts tournaments, and esports competitions are experiencing unprecedented visibility.

Yara Haddad·August 10, 2026

Passionate baseball fans engrossed in a realistic baseball simulator video game, showcasing the deep fanaticism these digital platforms cultivate.

The Past

Baseball simulator games foster deep fanaticism

Many baseball fans are now discovering and admiring athletes they have never seen play a single real-life game, all thanks to immersive baseball simulator games.

Yara Haddad·June 1, 2026