Fantasy Sports – An industry which is destined to grow over the years saw a multi-billion dollar kick off this NFL season. Fantasy Sports which was once an affair for few sports freaks has now turned into a multibillion dollar engagement with an exploding user base and the biggest powers of sports industry.

$1.5 Billion Industry (IBISWorld)
56.8 Million Fantasy sports players in North America - (FSTA)
Big Names - Disney, Yahoo, CBS, Fanduel, Draftkings
Sponsorship deals of almost $7 Million with real NFL teams - (IEG)
More than $4 Billion expected payouts this season

Exclusively traditional leagues participation 63% ↓ (78% in 2013)
Exclusively daily leagues participation 17% ↑ (8% in 2013)
Both 21% ↑(15% in 2013)

With this growth it becomes imperative for stakeholders to understand the users that play fantasy sports on multiple platforms. Vinfotech, a team that offers consulting, design & development solutions to fantasy sports startups and enterprises globally, has created an infographic that attempts to measures the depth and breadth of the industry with some amazing stats that revolve around the fantasy sports players. It sprints through the participation growth in US and Canada which further drills down to adults & teenagers participation.

An interesting presentation of Fantasy sports player’s demographies like education, income, employment, gender and age. Covering fantasy sports player’s participation in different sports with a clear indication of where the future lies, what is the next sport the game providers should plan for. The infographic aims to compare the rise in fantasy sports spending by fantasy sports players between 2012 and 2015 and also runs you through the media consumption comparison.