Esports is already worth $748M, but it’ll reach $1.9B by 2018

Competitive gaming is growing into a lucrative industry at a rapid rate as Americans and Europeans turn more of their attention to it.

Esports generates $748 million in revenue worldwide, according to industry-intelligence firm SuperData Research. North American and European fans make up more than 52 percent of that market, and total viewership has grown to 188 million people. This is making pro players into superstars, and it has led to investors rushing into the space with cash. And all this excitement and growth is probably only going to grow as SuperData predicts this sector will balloon even further to $1.9 billion in revenues.