{"id":5784,"date":"2017-10-03T10:16:38","date_gmt":"2017-10-03T14:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/?p=5784"},"modified":"2017-10-03T10:17:58","modified_gmt":"2017-10-03T14:17:58","slug":"gamer-economics-esports-desperately-needs-new-revenue-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/2017\/10\/03\/gamer-economics-esports-desperately-needs-new-revenue-model\/","title":{"rendered":"Gamer Economics: Why eSports Desperately Needs a New Revenue Model"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although the world of eSports is still relatively new when compared to other large sporting competitions, it is already being regarded as the next great\u00a0global sporting sensation<\/a>. No smart investor wants to miss out of the chance to capitalise on eSports, which is why there are more people purchasing teams and investing stakes in the already established brands. It seems like everyone wants a piece of the eSports cake, but most people are yet to realise just how unsustainable the current eSports revenue model is.<\/p>\n

First, let\u2019s take a look at the different ways in which eSports teams and investors currently make money.<\/p>\n

Ticket Sales and Betting<\/h1>\n

As every sports fan will know, traditional sporting teams tend to have their own arenas, stadiums, or grounds where they can train and play against other teams. The owners of these establishments can then charge fans of these sports teams to come and watch the sports they love. However, there isn\u2019t any sort of home-base for any eSports team as of yet. Instead, eSports competitions take place in other arenas and stadiums, which means that a percentage of ticket sales usually goes to the host and very little cash finds its way back to the teams.<\/p>\n

However, there are some venues where the eSports teams can earn a little money from ticket sales. For instance, there are different gaming houses all over the world that help fund the teams. Alternatively, there are numerous\u00a0teams in eSports to look out for<\/a> that draw in massive betting crowds both online at sites like Master Mazuma and at modern-minded betting establishments. These include names such as Wings Gaming, Luminosity, SK Gaming, and more. Though teams will not receive winnings personally, the more likely they are to be bet on the more sponsorships and broadcasting deals they are likely to attract.<\/p>\n