Did you know that the prize pool for a single Dota 2 tournament can exceed $40 million? These aren't just games, but a global competition with huge stakes and millions of fans. The International 2021 Dota 2 tournament in Bucharest had a prize pool of $40,018,195. Team Spirit from the CIS won $18.2 million, becoming world champions. League of Legends tournaments like Worlds regularly attract over 5 million concurrent viewers at their peak. In 2023, the Worlds finals attracted 6.4 million viewers. Professional esports players train up to 12 hours a day in specialized centers. For example, Natus Vincere (Na'Vi) has its own training base in Kyiv. The global esports market exceeded $1.6 billion in 2023, and analysts expect it to grow to $1.86 billion by 2027. It is one of the most dynamic industries.