Over the past few decades, the increasing popularity and quality of video games has opened up some lucrative opportunities for the more competitive gamers among us. Esports is a type of competitive play between professional players, often during large scale tournaments in front of thousands of spectators. The games played are generally multiplayer with the most common genres represented being FPS, battle royale, and multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA). As of 2019, around 427 million people worldwide are estimated to watch eSports, which have become widely available due to popular online streaming platforms such as Twitch and YouTube. With such a global presence, it is unsurprising that top Esports stars are in high demand, with some raking in six-figure salaries and millions of dollars in tournament prizes. Professional players earn money from competing and succeeding in tournaments, viewer donations, TV coverage and interviews, sponsorships, and from salaried positions with Esports companies (which buy and manage players). So let's meet some these coveted Esports stars, you won't believe how much money they make...read a full article