Lee Davy opines on the role that the eSports industry, and poker, have in creating relationships with sponsors that create a betterment to the world, and not solely go for the companies that offer the most cash.

In 2013, Netherlands-based Spil Games collected research that showed 44% of the world’s online population plays video games. Over 150 million Americans play them daily.

My 14-year old son is one of the 44%. He spends a large percentage of his non-school time immersed in digital world’s that are alien to me. I ask him to go out and spend time with his friends. He politely points out that things have changed since I was a lad. His friends are online playing with him.

As a father I am often confused how best to sway his influence. I feel compelled to help him avoid my mistakes, and make better decisions-decisions that I was ill equipped to make. This leads to conflict as he strives to maintain his autonomy and individuality.