It's drawn millions of fans, its competitors get paid big money and the Olympics are considering adding it. As an industry, eSports -- professionals playing video games for spectators -- is set to gross nearly $1 billion by the end of 2018. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports from DreamHack Austin.

ESports mesmerize as traditional sports worry about decline

Every week, we cover the world of economics like no other podcast. From an inside look at the massive market for collector sneakers to the corporate costs for businesses that dabble in Trump era politics, Making Sen$e will make you think about economics in a whole new way. Episodes are published every Thursday by 9 pm. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our full shows, individual segments, Brooks and Capehart, Brief but Spectacular, Politics Monday and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Share ESports mesmerize as traditional sports worry about decline

Sign up to save your podcasts

ESports mesmerize as traditional sports worry about decline

ESports mesmerize as traditional sports worry about decline

More shows like PBS News Hour - Making Sen$e

PBS News Hour - Segments

PBS News Hour - Brooks and Capehart

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News Hour - World

PBS News Hour - Supreme Court

PBS News Hour - Politics Monday

PBS News Hour - Brief But Spectacular

PBS News Hour - Art Beat

PBS News Hour - Science

PBS News Hour - Health