As one of the hottest pop culture phenomenons right now, “Fortnite” is drawing attention from rap stars to top Twitch streamers and gamers alike.
At one point in February, 3.4 million people were playing the game at same time, likely making it “the biggest PC/console game in the world,” Epic Games said. The company said in January the game has been played by more than 45 million people worldwide.
Gabelli spoke to CNBC’s Becky Quick from Omaha, Nebraska, where tens of thousands of Berkshire shareholders were gathering for Saturday’s annual meeting. In addition to esports, he also suggested investors buy casino and gambling stocks.
“MGM has come down to about $31 because of a short-term air pocket,” Gabelli said. “The Supreme Court is going to rule on [the] Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, and if they change that, that will allow online gaming. So if I’m watching the ninth inning of a baseball game and I want to bet the guy strikes out, I put a bet down on my mobile phone.”
“That is a game-changer for taking betting and making it real and giving instant results to the millennials. … It’s a great world to be in,” he said.
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