Shaq is spreading the word about an esports event at the White House

Esports are heading to the White House.
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Kellen Beck
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Shaq is spreading the word about an esports event at the White House
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The White House is live-streaming a competitive gaming event Monday, Dec. 12, and four-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal is helping them get the word out.

After playing some Rocket League and declaring himself the black David Beckham, Shaq got down to business and announced the White House Competitive Gaming Event. The event is a game-a-thon running from 4 to 8 p.m. ET Monday on Twitch, with a myriad of gaming personalities and esports professionals playing games and spreading the word about health care and the Affordable Care Act.

Esports are going to the White House, baby.

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According to a release from Twitch, Street Fighter pros Justin Wong and Mike Ross will be in attendance along with pro Rocket League team NRG Esports -- which Shaq happens to be an investor in.

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Kellen Beck

Kellen is a science reporter at Mashable, covering space, environmentalism, sustainability, and future tech. Previously, Kellen has covered entertainment, gaming, esports, and consumer tech at Mashable. Follow him on Twitter @Kellenbeck


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