New UKIE report details the true value of the UK esports sector

The United Kingdom's esports scene has grown at an average rate of 8.5% annually between 2016 and 2019, according to a new report. The Value of Esports in the UK report, which was commissioned by UK trade body Ukie, aims to educate policy makers about the real value of the sector going forward and the opportunities it may hold for the country.

The report, which was compiled by Olsberg SPI and Nordicity, claims that while the UK sector provided around 1,200 jobs last year, its market share of the global esports industry sits at just 8%. However, more could be done to promote this market share by pivoting pre-existing policies and adapting new ones.

As such, Ukie has come up with eight recommendations for the Government and other policy makers based on the findings of the report that will help harness the potential of esports. These stretch from Government-backed campaigns and funds to finessing the current visa process for players.

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