Share this article Share this article PALM BEACH, Fla., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With the outbreak of COVID-19, home entertainment seems to be the only option for gamers in lockdown while cinemas and theaters continue their' door-closed' policy to prevent the disease. A March 2020 survey at the beginning of the pandemic, showed that that video gamers in the United States reported that they spent 45% more time playing video games amid the quarantine than in the previous week… that number has surely grown over the subsequent year of quarantine. Esports is another emerging industry that manages to make more than a billion dollars a year. Now, after the pandemic, it has gained further traction. A recent look at the U.S. Online Gaming Industry by Statista came up with a number of statistics and facts, including: a)Revenue in the Online Games segment is projected to reach US$23,582 Million in 2021; b)Revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2021-2025) of 7.36%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$31,328 Million by 2025; c)User penetration will be 14.6% in 2021 and is expected to hit 16.4% by 2025; d)The average revenue per user (ARPU) is expected to amount to US$21.49Million; and e)In global comparison, most revenue will be generated in China (US$5,599Million in 2021). Active tech companies in the markets this week include