The e-sports scene has been soaring in recent years. More teams are emerging every day, in addition to teams from other sports that have adapted to online games. And if want to bet on esports the best thing to do is open a betting account without limits. Even with the clear investment of brands in the universe of e-sports, there is still a gap when it comes to women in major e-sports competitions. This lack, however, is not due to the lack of interest from this public, but rather to the lack of investment and credibility.

Female Participation

According to a 2019 survey by Interpret, women make up about 35% of the total eSports player audience and 30% of the audience that watches and follows streaming. Despite this, major franchise titles such as CS:GO, DOTA 2, Rainbow 6 Siege and Overwatch do not exceed 26% female participation among total players. Just as in soccer, women’s participation in eSports is not always recognized or paid as it should be. The factors that lead to this even act as a disincentive for more women to learn about and become interested in the industry.

Prejudice and Machismo

In the videogame world there is still a culture that the activity is more male (or boy) oriented, not only in the execution, but also in the development of the games, where a greater male presence is perceived. This prejudice leads many female players to use neutral names in order to avoid embarrassment and sexist comments. It is common for women in eSports to go through uncomfortable situations and to have their performance in the game devalued simply because they are women. Fortunately, the reporting of harassing and sexist acts and messages has given more voice and strength to 100% female teams. For a market that is expected to reach US$ 180 billion by 2021, it is necessary not to ignore the participation of women, both players and leaders of companies and organizations in the field. Whatever it is, the ladies of gaming have our full support, and stay tuned to our news section to stay informed with the latest in the world of sports.