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Is Live Data also available for media platforms?

A major part of what makes esports so thrilling is the element of surprise and the way the data is distributed can directly impact the integrity of both the competition as well as the businesses using it. To ensure every match remains fair and transparent, media platforms and video broadcasts implement an integrity delay. Bayes Esports can however, can provide very detailed data throughout a match or historical data from past matches. Both include extremely granular data points that are not accessible when scraping a video stream.

Can media platforms receive official video from Bayes Esports?

Bayes Esports only has the rights to distribute official video for specific use cases. For media usage, the tournament organizer handles all media rights licenses.

I am new to esports and want to test the waters. Isn’t official data too much of a commitment for me?

Unofficial data might look appealing, especially to those just starting off in the esports industry. But it also limits the options available to you to build an interesting and engaging esports product. If you are looking to explore esports as a possible avenue for your platform, offering sub-par services built on unofficial data will leave both your customers and yourself dissatisfied with the results.
Committing to official data allows you to explore esports free of unnecessary risks and provides you with the ability to scale your services depending on the needs of your customers.
Reach out to us today to talk about the options available and find the exact services you need to be able to start your journey in esports.

Why should I invest in esports?

Esports helps diversify your portfolio and attract a younger audience, with the esports betting demographic roughly split between Gen Z (51%) and Millennials (43%) (Shapr). Many esports bettors also engage in traditional sports and casino betting, driving growth across multiple areas of your business. Investing in esports can be the differentiator, making your sportsbook stand out among your competitors.

Esports also offers year-round betting opportunities, filling revenue gaps during traditional sports' off-seasons with only brief breaks. This ensures continuous engagement and monetization, keeping your sportsbook active even when major leagues are on pause.

What type of stats does Bayes Fantasy Stats cover?

Bayes Fantasy Stats cover pre-match, live, and post-match data and analytics. This will empower you to show match statistics alongside the live broadcast to create an immersive fantasy experience.

What key differences should I be aware of between esports and traditional sports betting?

A major difference is the volume and complexity of data. In traditional sports, every action is visible when watching, making it straightforward to follow. In esports, a key element is not knowing where the opponent is, and with many actions happening simultaneously, vital information may not always appear on-screen. To capture every critical data point, receiving data directly from the game servers is essential.

Additionally, esports broadcasts can be delayed up to 5 minutes for an online match and 40 seconds for an offline match to maintain match integrity. In Counter-Strike, where a round lasts a maximum of 2 minutes, these delays make in-play betting difficult if data isn't live from the source.

Why is official data important in fantasy gaming?

In esports, there are so many data points that cannot be collected by simply watching the game. With official data, you get access to the most reliable, accurate, and granular data. It not only enhances the platform's credibility but it also allows you to build a more engaging and immersive experience. Provide updates to in-game events at the same time as the live broadcast or automatically adjust the fixtures when they are changed. This will lead to an increase in the accuracy of your match data, and ensure your players' satisfaction, resulting in fewer refunds. An ideal win-win scenario.

I am new to esports and want to test the waters. Is official data something I should invest in?

Unofficial data refers to scraping data from the broadcast. It might look appealing due to its accessibility, especially to those just starting off in the esports industry, however, it also limits the options available to you to build an interesting and engaging esports product. If you are looking to explore esports as a possible avenue for your platform, offering sub-par services built on unofficial data will leave both you and your customers dissatisfied with the results.

Working with official data allows you to explore esports free of unnecessary risks and provides you with the ability to scale your services depending on the needs of your customers. As shown above, we offer solutions for various levels of investment. Reach out to us today to talk about the options available and find the exact services you need to be able to start your journey in esports.

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What risks am I exposed to when partnering with an unofficial data provider?

Unofficial data exposes the risk of insider betting occurring on your platform. In many cases, the act of scraping data violates the terms of service of the broadcasted game’s platform or infringes on the copyright of the publisher or tournament organizer especially when the match recordings are shared. This results in the data feed you rely on cutting out for an extended period of time, and therefore reflecting negatively on your image while having a detrimental impact on the overall sustainability of the esports industry.

What happens when there are technical issues?

We offer 24/7 assistance through our support and engineering teams trained to resolve any technical issues and assist with your integration process. Once you go live, our operators oversee all live matches and ensure all runs smoothly.

I am a betting operator new to esports. What is the easiest way to start making revenue from esports?

When you’re new to esports, you may be unsure of where to start, what game titles to add, and what markets will make you stand out. With Bayes Live Odds, one integration gives you access to all of the top esports content, while an array of odds providers do all of the heavy lifting for you. Don’t worry if you don’t have a team of esports traders or an expansive network of engineers. Bringing a partner on board ensures you smoothly navigate the dynamic esports industry. Partnering with Bayes Esports, you are gaining access to more than just a product. Our team is deeply connected to the esports ecosystem and can share its expert knowledge.

If you’d like a white-label solution, Bayes Esports has many trustworthy B2B partners using official data. All of them are building their odds feeds based on our non-delayed and granular data. While all of our B2B partners have a different approach to modeling or trading, the foundations they’ve built their services on are similar. Engaging with one of those partners will enable you to benefit from official data without requiring your own team of traders.

What disadvantages am I faced with as a bookmaker when using unofficial data?

Unofficial data can be collected from the public stream, which has a delay of approximately 40 seconds up to 300 seconds. This means that any live odds built on unofficial data will be massively delayed compared to the rest of the sports betting market. That leaves you with two options: close your markets and lose most of the live betting volumes, or keep markets open and expose yourself to sharp punters coming from sportsbooks with official and undelayed data.

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