London is a hotspot for both gaming offshoots and could be the best city in Europe to visit for people who want to experience these prosperous sectors in other ways.
London is one of the world’s most visited cities, attracting around 30 million tourists every year. It has a lot going for it already, but there are always new and interesting additions that boost the tourism sector in the UK capital.
Thanks to the rise of online casinos and eSports, many people are discovering these pastimes and then seeking them out in real life. London is a hotspot for both gaming offshoots and could be the best city in Europe to visit for people who want to experience these prosperous sectors in other ways.
Flourishing casino industry in UK and Ireland has boosted some top casinos
The online casino industry has offered more people than ever a chance to discover classic table games and slots. In the past, people who wanted to experience casino games had to live near a gambling house. Nowadays, though, it’s easy to play online roulette games at casino sites. This can be done from pretty much any location, and it’s also opened new ways of playing the games. There are numerous virtual and live versions to choose from, and these provide a good introduction to the pastimes.
Some of the world’s more iconic gambling houses have seen a rise in players as a result of the bump in popularity from online casinos drawing more customers to the industry. This is highlighted by the continuously rising tourism figures in gambling hubs like Las Vegas and Macao. London isn’t a casino hotspot like these places, but it can offer some iconic establishments alongside other aspects that make it a city worth visiting. Some of the top casinos to see in the capital are the Hippodrome and the Palm Beach Casino.
Esports availability is growing in London thanks to rise of the industry online
The eSports industry is another branch of gaming that’s grown enormous thanks to the online world. It has already surpassed $1 billion in revenue, and projections suggest that by 2030 it could be worth almost five times that. That means there will be more spectators than ever, looking for places to watch live competitive games.
There are many places cropping up in London to accommodate live gaming events. These include Belong on London Oxford Street, Esports Arena London, and the Red Bull Gaming Sphere London. Whenever eSports events roll around, these places will be primed to host them. There are plans for future stadiums in the UK, such as the Bristol Esports Arena and the Dundee Esports Arena, highlighting how the country is taking the rise of this industry seriously.
There are plenty of other cities in Europe that are starting to offer eSports arenas alongside their well-known casinos. However, the multicultural city of London may have the greatest all-round tourist experience with its legendary sites. Therefore, it is arguably the best place in the continent for fans of these pastimes to visit.
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