How Students Can Break Into the Growing iGaming Industry

When you begin to think about the next step in life, there is an ocean of options and professions to consider.

Whether you are looking to go straight into a work placement after school or take up further education and hone a particular skill at university, the next chapter in life can be a daunting one.

lucrative-and-growing-igaming-Industry-for-student Each industry is looking for budding potential to compliment the wealth of experience already driving an industry, with companies constantly on the recruitment drive on campuses and post-university events.

However, it is not the company that decides the future of a student, but the other way around. You are in control of your own destiny and have the task of finding the job that suitsyour personal interest and/or ability.

But nowadays, there are a couple of other factors to consider when choosing an occupation that could sustain you for years to come. The world and society we live in is currently undergoing immense change which is having a knock-on effect on the professional world as we know it.

A Digital Future

The transition to an increasingly digital format is not only changing the way companies and businesses operate but is also paving the way for new industries and sectors to emerge. An exciting industry that is currently making waves in the entertainment world is iGaming. “Internet gaming,” as it is more formally known, is an umbrella term for activities that involve the act of wagering money on a game or event. The number of UK casinos listed at the Daily Star is evidence of the rise of online gaming, while the ramped-up broadcasting of sports has provided a natural advertisement for online sports betting. The increasingly popular Esports also falls under this term.

However, the rapid growth in activity and popularity is not only felt in the number of users of online games, online sports bookmakers, and followers of Esports, but also in the appeal iGaming has for future professionals. The digital movement has resulted in a lot more children and teenagers growing up with online entertainment and excitement around Esports especially has started to gather momentum in the past couple of years.

With more followers and users, companies operating within the iGaming sector are having to step up their operations to cater for the increased demand. As a result, larger workforces are needed. And if you fit the mould of a professional for the iGaming sector, there are a few ways to access the industry and find the perfect role that pays off.

University Degree

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The rise of iGaming has changed the lives of many people around the world recreationally, but the activity has also had a profound effect on the world of education. With more students looking to pursue careers in an industry that still has a lot of potential and a reserved space in the future of entertainment, universities in the UK are now looking to keep up with the times by pushing and introducing degree programmes in subjects related to iGaming.

For a career in Esports, for example, the following subjects could help pave a pathway for you:

Computer Science/Programming
Broadcasting
Business & Events Management
Psychology
Sales
Partnership Management
Human Resources
Game Development/Design
Social Media Manager
Journalism

More universities are creating pathways to industries such as Esports, while many of the abovementioned subjects can also be applied to online gambling and online sports betting companies.

iGaming Intern

However, if you do not fancy committing to a university degree that could take years, a faster way to get into the iGaming industry is to find an internship at any of the many companies operating within this space.

Depending on what aspect of a business takes your fancy, you can learn on the job while being paid and establish yourself in the industry. There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to the question of whether to go to university or find an internship. How you approach your career is your choice.