How streaming affects the esports betting industry Streaming services have made it possible for esports tournaments to showcase their games for the audiences at home to enjoy. In fact, these platforms have improved so far that some competitions exclusively use them as stations. With sites like Twitch and YouTube getting immense popularity, the esports industry is getting more platforms to increase their viewership. Upon seeing its rapid growth, both the esports and streaming markets found a great opportunity to make their respective platforms work well for their general target audience. The question now is: How is it affecting the esports betting industry?