eSports Players’ Union Would Like Bathrooms Separate From Fans, Please

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woman islandSix-figure sponsorship deals, prize money, and monetized Twitch-streams (Twitch is a live streaming video website focused on eSports) for pro gamers? Pro gamers with fans and groupies?If the idea of competitive gaming is one you're still getting your head around, it's time to take a lot more in, because in the twitch of an eye, some players have already formed a union.Pro eSports players for the games Dota 2 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive formed a union in October, making demands such as minimum cash prize pools as a prerequisite for tournament participation, standardized payment processes, travel payment help by tournament organizers and a reasonable number of matches played per day.Oh, and a bathroom they can use separate from autograph and selfie-hungry fans.This is just another sign that eSports is a legitimate spectator sport, and its players serious about sticking around. As one speaker at the sparks & honey co-sponsored eSports Brand Summit said, research firm Newzoo estimates that by 2018, eSports revenues will reach $765M. 

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Paul Kontonis

Paul is a strategic marketing executive and brand builder that navigates businesses through the ever changing marketing landscape to reach revenue and company M&A targets with 25 years experience. As CMO of Revry, the LGBTQ-first media company, he is a trusted advisor and recognized industry leader who combines his multi-industry experiences in digital media and marketing with proven marketing methodologies that can be transferred to new battles across any industry.

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