The growth of esports is most striking in Asia, particularly in China, which has recognized esports as an official sport since 2003 and included it as a medal sport in the 2023 Asian Games. However, the industry's rapid development has outpaced the laws designed to regulate it, leading to unique legal challenges.
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Esports series #2: The rise of esports: Navigating an evolving legal and regulatory landscape
Introduction 2026 set to be a turning point for the industry. Video gaming global revenues approached US$200 billion last year and are...

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