Technology has undeniably revolutionized how we experience various sports; from training methods to performance to officiating. Two main examples of this are seen in the use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) in soccer and anti-cheat systems in the video game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive popularly known by the acronym CSGO. Though these technologies adapted to sports have divergent applications, they were purposefully invented to achieve similar things: to ensure fair play, maintain integrity, and improve the experience of participants and spectators. In this piece, we will delve into the impact of technology on physical sports and e-sports with a focus on soccer and CSGO. We will equally compare their roles in their respective domains and explore the broader implications f…