Esports: Leveling Up Teach-Out

In the next video, professional esports athlete Sylvia Gathoni joins us again to share her perspective on esports regulation, using her home country of Kenya as an example. She also explores the differences between gaming and gambling, microtransactions and their relationship to esports, and what measures government agencies and elective officials can take to offer protections and help esports thrive.

Reflection Questions

• Do you think esports should be regulated differently from other forms of professional sports to protect viewers and players?
What types of players may need different protections?