Esports Law and Practice

Esports Law and Practice, 1st Edition, by Leonid Shmatenko, delivers a thorough legal analysis of the global competitive gaming industry. Published in 2025 by Edward Elgar Publishing, this 502-page volume establishes how foundational legal concepts and industry-specific regulations operate within professional digital gaming environments.

The volume organizes core industry topics across multiple thematic lines, beginning with institutional governance and systemic integrity across gaming bodies. It thoroughly analyzes pressing regulatory concerns facing modern operators, focusing on legislative responses to loot box mechanics, protocol enforcement against match-fixing, anti-doping rules, and contract terms governing professional player employment.

A central feature of the text is its focus on protecting digital assets through copyrights, registered trademarks, and trade secret laws. The material provides actionable insights for legal professionals working in sports law, intellectual property practitioners, international arbitration experts, and academic researchers evaluating competitive entertainment law.