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The $50 million esports tournament...?

At this rate, it's almost guaranteed.
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The $50 million esports tournament...?
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In 2011, 'Dota 2' developer Valve created The International, a tournament celebrating professional players and fans alike. The $1.6 million prize pool was unheard of at the time, and since then, a surge of community funding has drastically increased the pot to nearly $25 million in 2017. At this rate, The International 2022 would have a $50 million prize, but is it possible?

Topics Esports Gaming


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