Regardless of where your stance is on betting, the fact remains that gambling remains very much a part of any sport. Naturally, as esports has grown over the past decade, so did its gambling potential. However, despite its growth, traditional betting markets remain the go-to place for those interested to place bets and wager money.
While there are no signs of this changing anytime soon, those looking for other betting avenues my have something more to look forward to if Sony's recently filed patent is any indication.
To sum it up, Sony's esports betting platform patent details an automated system that would make it easier for players on PlayStation platforms to place bets and claim rewards for any successful bet placed. When Is the Sony Esports Betting Platform Coming? The patent was first filed in 2019 before being published two years later.
Sony Interactive Entertainment first filed the esports betting platform patent on November 8, 2019, with it only just recently being published on May 13, 2021. It is specifically titled as "E-Sports Betting Platform". However, surprisingly enough, the patent document never mentions PlayStation throughout its entirety. Instead, it uses the term "computer simulation" devices where viewers can present wagers and see odds based on the platform's own calculations or using analysis of previous games or via pari-mutuel.
Of course, Sony is not just filing a patent for a way to present odds. Sony wants a full-fledged betting system where players can wager based on odds presented to them. The system even details showing betting propositions depending on the history of the better, such as allowing betters to cash out their winnings immediately or betting again for a chance to win more.