Sport Business and Entertainment Management: eSports

This list represents the top ranking teams in esports who won the most prize money based on tournament results, player transfers and team statements published on the internet. Sources include news articles, forum posts, live report threads, interviews, official statements, reliable databases, VODs and other publicly-accessable sources that preserve "historical" information.

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The following is offered as a jumping off point for those looking for academic lit on the subject, particularly around early work on the topic. Beyond this, use the usual library and online reference sources to find more contemporary pieces.

By Tyler F.M. Edwards-April 30, 2013
Read on for a brief summary of the phenomenon – its past, its present, and its future.

A small research, engineering, and editorial group housed at Cornell University Law School, the LII gives an overview of gambling laws in the US. This page also includes various links to federal and state laws.

Made by the esports community for the esports community.

This list represents the top ranking teams in esports who won the most prize money based on tournament results, player transfers and team statements published on the internet. Sources include news articles, forum posts, live report threads, interviews, official statements, reliable databases, VODs and other publicly-accessable sources that preserve "historical" information.

source of competitive gaming information.

LegalSportsReport.com covers the legal online sports wagering industry, including daily fantasy sports and sports betting sites in the US.

Includes a US Sports Betting Guide By State, Revenue by State, Sport Betting Terms, etc.

Founded by veteran games industry researchers, SuperData Research is the world’s leading provider of market intelligence. SuperData offers quantitative and qualitative insights on free-to-play games, digital console, mobile, PC downloadable, streaming media and gaming video content, eSports, and virtual reality. SuperData helps its customers understand what people play, connect to, watch, and spend on. Some information is free. Report data is FEE-BASED. Sponsored by Nielson

This report aims to give a reliable and realistic overview of the current status and future of the esports market.Multiple data sources were used in shaping the Global Esports Audience and Revenue Model, which is continually updated. When it comes to audience, we have taken viewers of (online) amateur leagues and championships into account, but limited the Esports Enthusiast numbers to the frequent viewers and active participants. For revenues, we have focused only on the professionally organized esports teams, leagues, and events

AGA aims to create a better understanding of the gaming entertainment industry by bringing facts about the industry to the general public, elected officials, other decision makers and the media through education and advocacy. The AGA represents the commercial casino entertainment industry by addressing federal legislative and regulatory issues affecting its members and their employees and customers, such as federal taxation, Internet gambling, and travel and tourism matters

Founded in 1981, Twin Galaxies� is the world's most preeminent professional organization, community and social platform that is solely dedicated to the recognition, promotion, support and elevation of all video game players throughout the world!

WESA is the result of joint efforts between industry-leading professional esports teams and ESL, the world’s largest esports company. Based on similar traditional sports associations, WESA is an open and inclusive organization that will further professionalize esports by introducing elements of player representation, standardized regulations, and revenue shares for teams. WESA will seek to create predictable schedules for fans, players, organizers and broadcasters, and for the first time bring all stakeholders to the discussion table.

MLG is one of the fastest growing digital networks worldwide, the most recognized brand in eSports and pioneer of the competitive gaming industry.MLG’s mission is to promote eSports globally through premier competition and to deliver premium gaming content to viewers anytime, anywhere through its global streaming platform - MLG.tv

The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. It is one of the largest history museums in the United States and one of the leading museums serving families. The Strong houses the world's largest and most comprehensive collection of historical materials related to play. The Strong's multifaceted array of research, exhibits, and other interpretive and educational activities serve a diverse audience of adults, families, children, students, teachers, scholars, collectors, and others around the globe.

The National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) is a nonprofit membership association organized by and on behalf of our member institutions. Members are developing the structure and tools needed to advance collegiate esports in the varsity space.

The British Esports Association is a not-for-profit
national body established to promote esports in the UK, increase its level of awareness,
improve standards and inspire future talent.

Described as "an association of North America's elite professional eSports organizations." The PEA is a collective of team organizations working as equals to advance the industry and mature the business of esports.

NAGRA is a nonprofit professional association of gaming regulators throughout North America. The organization brings together agencies that regulate gaming activities and provides them a forum for the mutual exchange of regulatory information and techniques. Collecting and disseminating regulatory and enforcement information, procedures, and experiences from all jurisdictions provides on-going gaming education and training for all members

The following is offered as a jumping off point for those looking for academic lit on the subject, particularly around early work on the topic. Beyond this, use the usual library and online reference sources to find more contemporary pieces.

By Tyler F.M. Edwards-April 30, 2013
Read on for a brief summary of the phenomenon – its past, its present, and its future.

Made by the esports community for the esports community.