A behemoth of the wagering industry has put his support behind the rapidly expanding competitive gaming landscape. Fred Done, the entrepreneur who transformed Betfred into a recognized brand, has injected substantial capital into GGIntel, a Manchester-based newcomer aiming to disrupt esports reporting and content creation.
GGIntel harbors ambitious aspirations of becoming the definitive destination for esports enthusiasts, providing exclusive insights, extensive competition coverage, up-to-the-minute news, and captivating material.
This strategic maneuver comes as no shock, given the explosive surge in popularity of esports betting. Industry giants such as Red Bull and ESPN have acknowledged the immense viewership of titles like League of Legends, Dota 2, Counter-Strike, and Overwatch, investing heavily in sponsorships and broadcasting agreements.
The signs are evident for conventional sports, according to certain industry figures. Parimatch’s chief executive, Sergey Portnov, even hinted that esports could potentially surpass the likes of soccer in the times ahead.
And the rationale is clear. The worldwide esports audience is already a force to be reckoned with, commanding over 450 million viewers and generating in excess of a billion dollars in revenue. By 2020, that viewership is anticipated to balloon to an astounding 600 million.
Done himself is demonstrably enthusiastic about this undertaking, remarking, “The expansion of esports is remarkable, and I am genuinely thrilled to be involved with GGIntel. I am eager to collaborate with the small, dedicated group as they construct a media enterprise that will ideally ascend to a leadership position within this exhilarating new market.”
GGIntel aims to become the leading provider of global esports news and insights. Leveraging industry specialists, they are developing captivating material and delivering highly astute commentary.
