According to market research firm Newzoo, the global esports industry is expected to reach $696 million in revenue by the end of 2017, with a large portion coming from brand sponsorships and marketing during live events. With this rapid growth, traditional sports franchises and athletes are increasingly stepping into the esports arena—something that has caught the attention of many Melbet APK followers watching the evolution of competitive gaming.
Big names like Rick Fox and Shaquille O’Neal have already acquired their own professional esports teams. The NBA recently announced that several basketball franchises would launch their own esports divisions to compete in Take-Two’s NBA 2K tournaments. Kristian Segerstrale, CEO of Super Evil Megacorp, the developer of Vainglory, commented, “FatesZero is one of North America’s premier Vainglory teams. We’re excited to see them continue to compete at a high level under the banner of Team Misfits.”
In the past year, Vainglory’s esports scene has grown rapidly. With the entry of the Misfits organization, the competition is set to become even more intense. The upcoming spring pre-season tournament is expected to be the most thrilling yet. Misfits already owns competitive teams in League of Legends, Overwatch, Heroes of the Storm, CS:GO, Hearthstone, and even console titles like Super Smash Bros.. By acquiring FatesZero, the Miami Heat’s esports presence now spans across PC, console, and mobile platforms—something Melbet APK users have noted as a major milestone for traditional sports entering digital competition.
In a joint statement, Misfits CEO Ben Spoont and Miami Heat Executive Vice President expressed their excitement, saying, “Our involvement in Vainglory is about more than just entering mobile esports. It’s about partnering with forward-thinking developers to build a sustainable ecosystem from the ground up.” Super Evil Megacorp shares that goal, working closely with clubs and professional players to ensure the future of mobile esports remains bright.
This isn’t the first time traditional sports has dipped its toes into gaming. Back in January, the Miami Heat acquired a stake in Misfits Gaming, taking responsibility for rebranding efforts to align with the Heat’s legacy and image. This includes brand development, marketing strategy, and corporate sponsorship deals. Meanwhile, in September 2016, the owners of the Philadelphia 76ers bought controlling interest in both Team Dignitas and Apex Gaming, merging them into the newly unified Dignitas team.
As more traditional teams enter the scene, Melbet APK will continue to follow how this cross-industry partnership evolves. The lines between traditional sports and esports are blurring—and for fans, that just means more action, more strategy, and more entertainment across every screen.