Two decades later in 2018, that amount awarded is $155.9 million, and esports is expected to reach revenue levels of $1.8 billion by the year 2022. When Starcraft took the world by storm in 1998 and became the face of esports at the time, a mere $7.8 million in total prize money was made available throughout the year for the top players.
RELATED: This Week In Esports (May Week 1) While some may be shocked to hear about the news, it should come as no surprise to most when considering the meteoric rise of esports in the last two decades, and the money that is at stake. The trial for these five men will begin in September, and the maximum punishment for these offenses is up to 10 years in prison.
