Industry Predictions for Esports in 2025: Legal Considerations in Revenue Innovation

By Jeffrey Levine, JD, PhD, Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Sport Business, Esport Business Program Lead, Drexel University (Editors’ Note: The following appeared in Esports and the Law, a complimentary periodical produced by Hackney Publications.) In a recent Esports Insider article, industry thought leaders outlined their expectations for 2025 (Daniels, 2025). Revenue diversification emerged as one of the most frequently discussed issues, particularly in light of ongoing fi