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Esports have exploded, but the profits haven't followed

by Kai Ryssdal and Nicholas Guiang
Jan 19, 2023
Over the past decade, esports have grown to a point where events sell out NBA stadiums. But as popularity has boomed, esports leagues still face major business barriers.
The League of Legends World Championship at San Francisco's Chase Center in November 2022.
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Video gaming as a spectator sport

by Molly Wood
May 20, 2014
A former pro video gamer explains the market behind streaming video game play.
League of Legends booth at Gamescom 2013.
Sergey Galyonkin
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AmEx's plan to lure gamers: Partner with 'League of Legends'

by Molly Wood
Aug 13, 2013
American Express will reveal a line of "League of Legends"-themed debit cards, in which cardholders can earn rewards points for in-game currency.
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