How much did the largest esports prize pool pay out?
Gaming hard Data from 2021
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The answer
$40,000,000
Roughly $40M.
The largest esports prize pool exceeded $40 million for a single tournament, funded mostly by players buying in-game items. The winning team took home more than the Wimbledon singles champion.
Where this number comes from
| Source | Esports Earnings / Valve tournament data |
|---|---|
| Figure refers to | 2021 |
| Last checked | |
| Unit | dollars |
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