Gamers8: How Saudi Arabia Is Betting Big On esports | 1UP EXCLUSIVE

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Published on September 6, 2023 10:20:14 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NvVxVii6CE

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‘Gamers8: The Land of Heroes’ had an overall prize pool of $45 million, claimed to be the largest esports prize pool in the history of esports.
The event also included a speech by His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation, who discussed the goal of creating the ‘Gold Standard of the Competitive Gaming Scene.’ He emphasized that “Saudi Arabia’s aim is to become a global hub for gaming and esports, and hosting events like the Next World Forum is a key part of the journey to fulfilling that quest.”

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