The popularity of eSports is growing so fast around the world, that some experts have predicted it could overtake traditional sports in the next ten years. And here in Canada, stadiums have already been selling out as gamers battle each other for cash prizes of up to $25 million. But what are eSports and how did they get so popular?\n\nIf you enjoy the\xa0This is Why\xa0podcast, please take a minute to rate it on\xa0Apple Podcasts\xa0or\xa0Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and please tell a friend about the show.\n\nTwitter:\xa0@thisiswhy\n\nEmail:\xa0thisiswhy@curiouscast.ca