After having such a wild ride in 2020, many people are starting to speculate how 2021 might plan out when it comes to gaming and digital sports entertainment. Since digital sports entertainment doesn’t have to be hosted with a crowd, many people seem to think it’s completely safe to resume. This is somewhat true but there are many more factors at play.
Whether you’re a gambler and always looking at Draftking’s DKNG stock or you’re an actual gamer getting ready for a tournament, it helps to know what your future might hold. Read on to find out how the gaming and digital sports entertainment world could look in 2021 and how it compares to 2020.
Vaccines
With the introduction of new virus-stopping vaccines in early 2021, some might think that digital sports entertainment and gaming events could be saved in the new year. However, the distribution of these vaccines will take a lot longer than most people think because of how high they are in demand and how limited they are in supply. Everyone in the world is trying to get their hands on a vaccine that could stop the pandemic and until they do, the entertainment industry will suffer.
Events with crowds won’t be allowed to happen and digital sports events are almost always held with a crowd. This means that since there’s no possibility of having a crowd in an open field, you can bet that the teams will continue to play but fans at stadiums will still be limited.
Keep this in mind when you hear about the vaccine and how it could change the pandemic. There needs to be more time to produce more vaccine and then the pandemic could start slowing down. Until then, digital sports and entertainment in 2021 aren’t looking too good.
Ways to Have Fun
The entertainment industry isn’t completely doomed because of the pandemic. College students are still budgeting their money and having fun at the same time and if they can do it anyone can. It’s all about being safe.
If more people can learn to wear a mask and protect themselves in 2021 then the entertainment industry can really thrive off of that and help people do more fun things. Of course, these fun things will be at a reduced cost because of how bad the economy is, but still, watching a concert online or a sporting event on TV can be fun enough for most people to pass the time.
It’s important to keep your options open when deciding how to have fun when it comes to the pandemic. Don’t do anything that could put yourself or your loved ones in harm’s way but don’t become antisocial. Make sure you connect with people over the phone, especially if you find some sort of digital sports entertainment like a football game to watch. You can always join a gambling group where you bet on different games as a team or against your friends. All of this can be done from the comfort of your own home without leaving your couch.
Compared to 2020
Since most of the world took all of 2020 to adjust to the virus, 2021 should be a much smoother year in comparison. Not only are more people adjusted to a more conservative lifestyle but they are also starting to receive the vaccine at the same time. This means that more people are being safe while people are also being vaccinated against the virus. This double down effect could lead 2021 to be a much better year than 2020 and many people could see a positive result during the end of the year.
This positive result could be football games allowing fans again, basketball games with fans again, and even esports could resume with people watching. No matter how you pose it, 2021 will be a better year for people than 2020 because they are already adjusted to what has been happening in the world.
According to The New York Times, teachers are being allowed to receive the vaccine and this will lead to classrooms that are full with both students and teachers. The next step would be opening back up sporting arenas and other entertainment sectors like casinos.
