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Esports report 2023 Another stellar year for esports
ANOTHER STELLAR YEAR FOR ESPORTS
Sector shrugs off pandemic , continues to evolve
IT HAS been another bumper year for the global esports industry , which for the first time in three years operated virtually free from the clutches of social distancing and travel restrictions .
Government , regulators , brands and investors have seen the power of esports and video games to not only stand strong during the pandemic but also be a driver for jobs , investment , the economy and so-called soft power .
This year ’ s esports report aims to showcase some of the most significant developments in the vertical over the past 12 months . It also paints a picture of what the industry should be excited about for the years ahead .
North America , Europe and Asia Pacific continue to set the pace as the global leaders in esports viewership and revenue , though Latin America is one region not to ignore .
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$ 1.38bn
2022 GLOBAL ESPORTS REVENUE ( ESTIMATE ), UP 21.8 % YOY
532 million
2022 GLOBAL ESPORTS AUDIENCE ( ESTIMATE ), UP 8.7 % YOY source : Newzoo
Esports report 2023