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CNBC Tech: Beyond The Valley

Pro video gaming: How eSports is taking off with big dollars behind it

Aug 21, 2024
38:38

The first Esports World Cup took place in Saudi Arabia in 2024 as the industry looks to take professional gaming mainstream. With eSports becoming more professional and prize pools increasing, there is hope from insiders that the world of video games will be more widely accepted as a sport. Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup, joins CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal to discuss the industry's future.

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