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New Jersey Lawmakers Push for eSports Betting

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5 years ago

January 29, 2020

Niji Narayan

eSports' Growth Boosts Video Game Industry

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Assemblyman Ralph Caputo has filed legislation to expand legal wagering beyond traditional sports. As the regular segment is already up and thriving, the fast-growing eSports betting market is now under the radar of the authorities.

“Esports is the next big thing when it comes to sporting events. With online sports betting now legal in our state and a rapidly expanding esports industry already in existence. The time is right for New Jersey to expand legal wagering beyond traditional sports,” Ralph Caputo said.

Esports betting could take advantage of “video game enthusiasts that are flocking to see expert players compete, whether they follow along online or in person, hundreds of millions of people watch esports each year— and that number is only growing,” Caputo added.

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Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.