2025년 4월 28일

숨겨진 MVP: 스포츠북을 위한 최고의 부가 서비스, e스포츠

마진이 극히 적고 지속적인 고객 참여가 요구되는 이 업계에서, 거래량이 많고 성장세가 가파른 시장 부문을 공략하는 것은 판도를 바꿀 수 있는 계기가 될 수 있습니다. 점점 더 치열해지는 경쟁 환경을 헤쳐나가는 스포츠북 업체들에게 있어, 그 숨겨진 ‘MVP’는 꽤 오랫동안 벤치에 앉아 있었습니다. 바로 e스포츠입니다. e스포츠는 더 이상 틈새 시장이 아닌, 수년 동안 베터들 사이에서 꾸준히 인기를 얻어왔으며 스포츠북 업체들 사이에서도 주목을 받아왔습니다. 전 세계적으로 거래량 기준 상위 5대 스포츠 중 하나로 꼽혀 온 e스포츠는 현재 LSports에서 세 번째로 수요가 많은 서비스로, 고객사가 연간 주문하는 경기 수가 1,500만 건에 달하며, 축구와 탁구에 이어 3위를 차지하고 있습니다.

Dotan Lazar
CEO @LSports

From Big to Bigger: Esports’ Rapid Rise

But beyond volume, rapid growth has become an equally important part of the story. According to data from our Q1 2025 report, esports saw a staggering 70% year-over-year (YoY) increase, proving it’s much more than just a pandemic-era spike.

And the momentum isn’t limited to traditional esports markets. While Asia, long considered the epicenter of competitive gaming, continued its upward trajectory with 102.54% YoY growth in fixture consumption, Europe quietly broke barriers, surpassing the 2 million fixture mark for only the second time ever.

Two Sides of the Same (Massive) Coin

This shouldn’t come as a big surprise, as esports delivers value to sportsbooks through two dominant verticals, each with distinct betting behaviors, audience profiles, and scheduling rhythms.

On one side, Simulated Sports, such as eFootball and eBasketball, offer unparalleled volume and consistency. With over 3 million fixtures ordered and YoY growth rates of 78.6% and 121.8%, respectively, these titles function as frictionless extensions to traditional sports betting. Their constant gameplay and real-sport feel make them ideal for covering off-peak hours and keeping bets flowing.

On the other side, Core Esports Titles like CS2, Dota 2, and League of Legends attract a different kind of audience—deeply loyal and highly engaged. These games aren’t just competitions—they’re full ecosystems. In Q1 2025, the segment grew 59.2% YoY, with CS2 and Dota 2 leading the way. While fewer in number, these fixtures often drive higher bettor engagement and turnover, especially during major tournaments.

Your Next Smart Move: Putting Esports at the Core

For sportsbook executives and trading teams, the strategic value of esports is clear. It doesn’t just supplement existing offerings—it fills scheduling gaps, appeals to younger, digital-first bettors, and helps smooth out the impact of unpredictable events.

Too often, esports is viewed as either a novelty or a black box. But the data paints a different picture. Esports isn’t coming—it’s here. And for those ready to embrace it, the upside is more than just incremental. It’s exponential.