Fantasy Games

The global fantasy sports market is projected to exceed $50 billion by 2030, growing at over 13% CAGR. Platforms like DraftKings, FanDuel, and Dream11 dominate the market.

Key Traits:

• Users “draft” real-world athletes into teams and earn points based on performance.

• Heavily tied to sports seasons and schedules.

• Engagement is high, but rewards skew toward top 1–5% players.

• Often criticized for being pay-to-win and luck-reliant.

Limitations:

• Limited appeal beyond sports fans.

• Lacks financial relevance or real-world value creation.

• Geographically fragmented due to gambling laws