As esports organizations widen their revenue streams, valuation continues to be a challenge

The Forbes valuations are a much-anticipated annual event in the esports industry — but in future years, it might not necessarily make sense to compare the diverse spread of companies now known as “esports organizations” against each other.

May 31, 2022

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