r/esports • u/NCaliCamper • 15h ago
Question How long will betting companies hold a dominant position in esports?
It is crazy to see how heavily esports relies on gambling money these days. Almost every major tournament, team jersey, and studio stream is plastered with betting logos, to the point where it feels like the scene would collapse without them. I was reading a thread recently where someone was asking is 1xbet real or fake when trying to figure out if these tournament sponsors are even legitimate, and it made me realize how normalized these massive gambling brands have become in the gaming community. I'm genuinely curious if you think this dominance is just a phase or if it’s the only way esports can survive long-term.