Although betting on sports has existed for several years now, the emergence of organized video gaming – also known as e-sports – has created a new avenue for betting in the recent past. From professional e-sports competitions and leagues to more exotic novelty markets on events such as video game launches, US betting sites are gradually extending their offerings, targeting video game enthusiasts and players.
Source: Video Game Betting: The Rise of E-sports and Novelty Gaming Markets | TheXboxHub