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However, there is no official list of disciplines for cybersport, leaving much to interpretation.
In global computer gaming history the largest monetary prize was given out at the Dota 2 tournament, with a $61.4 million prize pool. Next in line in terms of payout were tournaments surrounding the League of Legends, StarCraft II and Counter-Strike games.
In 2015, the global market for cybersport was estimated to be $748 million.
This article originally appeared at Russia Beyond the Headlines.