America stands out in the world of professional female gamers. A new report shows that the USA has the most women at the top of the earnings charts in esports. Among the top 500 female gamers, a large group – 161 to be precise – are from the USA, demonstrating the nation’s strength in the field. These top players together earn an impressive total of more than 1.8 million dollars, cementing their place at the summit.
Although the USA is first in terms of numbers, Canada is not far behind in making its presence felt. Our northern neighbor boasts the highest-earning female gamer ever – the celebrated StarCraft II player, Scarlett. Her skill in strategy has brought her an incredible amount surpassing 300,000 dollars, showing that women are a major force in the competitive gaming world.
As articulated by Laila Shabir during Take-Two’s E3 presentation, “A staggering 90% of youngsters engaging in video games identify as gamers – this encompasses all genders, not just boys.”
This revelation is striking, yet the figures become even more startling when examining the financial gains of male players. Johan Sundstein, the highest-earning male gamer known as “N0tail,” has amassed nearly $7 million through gaming; this surpasses the combined earnings of the top three female players.
Rose emphasized, “It is our responsibility to acknowledge the impact of female gamers and demonstrate globally that their abilities and accomplishments are equally esteemed.”
This period holds significant weight for esports wagering as well, with substantial financial investments anticipated. Numerous industry experts foresee esports betting as the next major trend, a sentiment shared by individuals like former Luckbox CEO Quentin Martin during an October 2020 conversation with Gambling Insider.