Fantasy sports’ popularity has taken off over the past decade, and has become one of the fastest growing hobbies, especially for men.  This video perfectly explains how fantasy sports has become a hobby for many and also an addiction for some.

The concept of fantasy sports revolves around the concept of investing ownership in specific players to field a team, in which real life results and statistics score you points.  It’s an interactive game, participants can edit their teams, trade players, and can customize the experience according to their interests.  The average fan 50 years ago was only able to casually follow the boxscores in the newspapers, whereas today, fantasy sports has linked fans and players in a unique way.  Additionally, fantasy sports has created its own sub-industry in sports, and has found a niche that resonates with many people because it can be profitable or also played for fun.  Media providing companies like CBS and ESPN hire teams of fantasy sports specialists who make and earn a living by providing tips and predictions for fantasy players to consume.  Podcasts, TV shows, and celebrity picks are just a few examples of ways that fantasy sports is catering to its growing fanbase.