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How can eSports players make such huge amounts of money? The prize money usually comes from sponsorships, advertising, ticket sales, and so on. Most eSports competitions have prize pools of under US$1 million. But those at the top, like The International (Dota 2) and the Fortnite World Cup, have winnings of over US$30 million. While that’s a large prize, consider how much money is involved in other sports.
The prize money of the top chess tournaments can reach US$1 million. Meanwhile, in traditional sports leagues, players make much more. Professional athletes can make money in other ways as well. LeBron James, for example, makes more from endorsements than from his NBA salary. Similarly, many of the eSports players are moving towards a focus on streaming and sponsorships.
Gamers who work as streamers or content creators have more freedom, while those on eSports teams, like other professional athletes, have strict practice schedules. Top eSports winners have winnings of up to US$8 million, but some gaming-focused streamers have made over US$100 million in career earnings. Also, popular streamers often have as many viewers as big eSports tournaments. What would you rather watch—a tournament filled with top-level gamers or your favorite streamer playing a game?
Alex was content with his performance in the speech contest.
艾力克斯對他在演講比賽的表現很滿意。
Ladies and gentlemen, let’s drink to our heart’s content.
各位先生女士,我們開懷地暢飲吧。
Lounging on this beach all day contents me.
整天懶洋洋地躺在沙灘上讓我很滿足。
The baseball league is seeking corporate sponsors to help weather its financial difficulties.
棒球聯盟正在尋求企業贊助來協助他們度過財務困難。
The two parties leagued together to ensure that the important bill passed unopposed.
兩黨結盟以確保該重要法案能在無人反對下通過。
Since the check lacked endorsement, the bank couldn’t cash it.
由於這張支票沒有簽名,所以銀行無法兌現。
Some people think celebrities shouldn t make money from endorsements of products they don ’t even use.
有些人認為名人不該代言他們自己也沒用過的產品來賺錢。
The project was still waiting for endorsement from the government, and it could not proceed until then.
這份計畫仍在等待政府的許可,獲准後才可以繼續進行。
The evidence shows that Paul is involved in that murder.
證據顯示保羅涉入那起謀殺案。
Even though it's sunny outside, Larry would rather stay home and watch TV.
儘管現在外面出太陽,賴瑞寧願待在家看電視。
Bob would rather not tell anyone his secret.
鮑伯寧可不告訴任何人他的祕密。
James would rather take the MRT than ride a scooter to work.
詹姆士寧可搭捷運也不願騎機車上班。