Hydras Sports Network
Hydras Sports Network (HSN) welcomes you to the future of Esports in India. With the recent passing of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, the Indian Government has drawn a clear line between legal, skill-based Esports and illegal betting applications. HSN stands at the forefront of this transformative era, building a professional, legitimate, and promising career pathway for aspiring gamers and a trusted ecosystem for parents and stakeholders.
What is Esports?
Esports, short for electronic sports, refers to competitive video gaming where skilled players compete individually or in teams across organized tournaments. It is recognized globally as a professional industry with structured leagues, sponsorships, and career opportunities.
What are Betting Apps?
Betting applications involve wagering real money on games of chance or luck. They fall under gambling and have been restricted or banned under the new bill, as they are addictive, unregulated, and financially risky.
Esports vs Betting Apps
The new bill clearly separates Esports (a skill-based, career-oriented activity) from betting apps (chance-based and money-driven). Esports is legally approved and continues to thrive, while betting apps are restricted.
Myths vs Facts
| Myth | Fact |
|---|---|
| Esports is the same as betting. | Esports is skill-based and legal; betting is chance-based and banned. |
| Esports has no career opportunities. | Esports offers careers as players, coaches, analysts, event managers, and more. |
| Parents should discourage Esports. | Esports is recognized globally and supported by major investors, celebrities, and brands. |
| Esports is a short-term trend. | Esports is a billion-dollar global industry with rapid growth in India. |
Esports as a Career
Esports is now a globally recognized profession. Young talent in India can explore careers as:
Professional Esports Athletes
Coaches and Trainers
Game Analysts & Commentators
Event Organizers
Marketing and Brand Managers
Content Creators and Streamers
Reports suggest that the Esports industry in India is set to reach over INR 1,100 crore by 2025, with thousands of new job opportunities across different verticals.
Celebrity & Industry Support
Esports has gained the backing of celebrities and industry leaders. Investors like Amitabh Bachchan and Sachin Tendulkar have shown interest in the Esports ecosystem, validating its legitimacy and long-term potential.
Recent & Upcoming Esports Events in India
BGMI Masters Series – One of India’s biggest Esports tournaments, with high viewership across platforms.
Asian Games 2022 (held in 2023) featured Esports as an official medal event, marking India’s strong participation.
Several state-level Esports tournaments are being organized, opening new platforms for young players.
FAQs
What is Esports?
Competitive gaming based on skill and strategy, not luck or chance.
Is Esports legal in India after the new bill?
Yes, Esports is recognized as legal and separate from betting apps under the 2025 bill.
What are betting apps?
Applications where users wager real money on chance-based outcomes, banned under
the new bill.
Can Esports be a career?
Yes. With the growth of tournaments, streaming, sponsorships, and global recognition, Esports offers multiple career pathways.
Why should parents trust Esports?
Because it is a legitimate, government-recognized industry supported by celebrities, corporates, and global institutions.
Who are some celebrities investing in Esports?
Amitabh Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar, and global stars across sports and entertainment industries.
Sources & References
- [Ministry of Electronics and IT: Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025]
- [Economic Times: Government clears bill banning betting apps but supports Esports]
- [FICCI-EY Report on Esports in India, 2024]
- [Press Releases from Esports Federation of India (ESFI)]