Despite certain regulatory and challenges, PE buyers will likely see more investment opportunities in the gaming industry.

By Neil Campbell, Greg Roussel, Mike Turner, Adam Czernikiewicz, David Walker, Tom Evans, and Catherine Campbell

The global gaming market reached a valuation of US$135.8 billion in 2020, accounting for a staggering 53.3% of the digital media industry. Further, global video game revenue in 2020 jumped by 20% to US$179.7 billion, making the sector larger than the film and North American sports industries combined.