Australia Handed eSports Boost as Saudi Arabia Launches Annual World Cup
gamesreviews.comAustralia’s top eSports exponents have been handed a major boost after Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz confirmed his country will host an annual World Cup event.
It will incorporate several leading eSports titles across all of the popular gaming genres, potentially opening the door for numerous Australian eSports professionals to participate in the tournaments.
A new-government funded organisation – the eSports World Cup Foundation – will be responsible for organising the tournaments which will have record prize pools up for grabs. They will collaborate with other stakeholders such as game developers, broadcasters and major sponsors to ensure the World Cup becomes the true pinnacle of eSports.
The online gambling industry are also expected to be heavily involved in the new venture with many operators worldwide already boasting strong links with the eSports sector. Several sportsbooks already offer odds on eSports events, while some operators sponsor teams, leagues and tournaments around the world. Many more are expected to jump on the bandwagon following the announcement.
They include SouthernCrossBet, who are eager to grow their online presence having initially established a solid reputation as a land-based bookmaker. BettingTop10’s SouthernCrossBet review indicates the firm has scope to develop their impressive sportsbook and eSports could be the ideal vehicle to achieve this.
Their interest will likely have been piqued by the Saudi Crown Prince’s comments about the new World Cup tournament, which has the potential to fire eSports into a completely different stratosphere over the next few years.
“The eSports World Cup is the natural next step in Saudi Arabia’s journey to
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