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25 Most Successful Esports Countries by Prize Money so far in 2020
– United States leads the way winning $7.2m
– Brazilian players most in form this year
– Bulgarian and Danish players win the most prize money per person on average
– Only 60% of tournaments played compared to this time last year
New Unikrn research shows players are winning MORE on average so far in 2020 than 2019 – despite pandemic
Esports players from the top 25 countries are earning more average prize money in 2020 so far than at the same point in 2019, new research shows.
Despite a number of tournaments being cancelled, professional gaming is still thriving during a global pandemic.
So much that despite playing 40% less tournaments than at this point last year, players are earning more money on average per tournament.
World-leading esports bookmakers Unikrn have revealed the finding after analysing the top 25 countries for prize money so far this year.
By the end of June last year, $67million had been won by more than 26,000 players from 2,715 tournaments across the esports circuit.
Whereas by the same time this year, only $38.8m was won by almost 11,000 players in 1,622 tournaments.
The average tournament prize pool was very similar each year – in 2019 it sat at $23,988, compared to $23,920 in 2020.
However, in the first half of 2019, players were only winning on average $2,492 compared to individuals taking home $3,652 in 2020.
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The research also found that like last year the United States leads the way at the halfway point of 2020 with players winning a massive $7.2m in prize money.
Identical to the first six months of 2019, China and Korea make up the top three.
Brazil are the biggest movers in 2020 rising from 9th to 4th in the rankings helped by Magic World Championship XXVI champion PVDDR’s $300k victory.
The highest prize money to player ratio sits with Bulgaria, maybe surprisingly. Their top 5 players including Complexity’s poiz0n are spread across CS:GO, DOTA2 and League of Legends.
The Danish also have a high turnover on prize money with 173 players averaging $9,564.
In 2019, the prize money across esports increased heavily from huge tournaments such as DOTA2’s The International setting a prize pot of $35million and the Fortnite World Cup Finals.
But with both of these tournaments cancelled and many others postponed, total prize money for 2020 is estimated to be considerably lower than 2019.
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Most Successful Countries By Prize Money Won (All Esports)
| 2019 (Jan-July) | 2020 (Jan-July) | |||||||||
| Country | Total Prize Money | Players | Average prize money | Country | Total Prize Money | Players | Average prize money | |||
| 1 | United States | $10,079,707.15 | 5902 | $1,707.85 | 1 | United States | $7,280,222.31 | 1999 | $3,641.93 | |
| 2 | Korea | $5,438,336.48 | 1377 | $3,949.41 | 2 | China | $3,093,705.23 | 379 | $8,162.81 | |
| 3 | China | $4,876,979.55 | 1027 | $4,748.76 | 3 | Korea | $2,356,078.82 | 573 | $4,111.83 | |
| 4 | France | $2,290,981.17 | 1378 | $1,662.54 | 4 | Brazil | $2,284,006.59 | 420 | $5,438.11 | |
| 5 | Denmark | $2,234,162.91 | 652 | $3,426.63 | 5 | Russian Federation | $1,718,361.31 | 454 | $3,784.94 | |
| 6 | Russia | $2,179,829.93 | 855 | $2,549.51 | 6 | France | $1,703,512.13 | 441 | $3,862.84 | |
| 7 | Canada | $2,011,038.76 | 884 | $2,274.93 | 7 | Denmark | $1,654,614.71 | 173 | $9,564.25 | |
| 8 | Sweden | $1,933,771.15 | 712 | $2,715.97 | 8 | United Kingdom | $1,327,882.15 | 348 | $3,815.75 | |
| 9 | Brazil | $1,861,949.00 | 989 | $1,882.66 | 9 | Canada | $1,307,092.60 | 319 | $4,097.47 | |
| 10 | Germany | $1,824,623.63 | 1032 | $1,768.05 | 10 | Germany | $1,304,784.38 | 500 | $2,609.57 | |
| 11 | Finland | $1,672,037.47 | 405 | $4,128.49 | 11 | Sweden | $1,176,960.10 | 215 | $5,474.23 | |
| 12 | United Kingdom | $1,438,156.76 | 915 | $1,571.76 | 12 | Australia | $891,602.63 | 359 | $2,483.57 | |
| 13 | Australia | $1,278,719.22 | 838 | $1,525.92 | 13 | Thailand | $826,835.23 | 314 | $2,633.23 | |
| 14 | Poland | $1,158,065.87 | 624 | $1,855.87 | 14 | Finland | $792,457.03 | 96 | $8,254.76 | |
| 15 | Philippines | $1,106,753.39 | 200 | $5,533.77 | 15 | Poland | $596,336.18 | 221 | $2,698.35 | |
| 16 | Japan | $973,735.09 | 406 | $2,398.36 | 16 | Ukraine | $574,589.16 | 112 | $5,130.26 | |
| 17 | Thailand | $882,805.98 | 350 | $2,522.30 | 17 | Norway | $439,630.18 | 67 | $6,561.64 | |
| 18 | Bulgaria | $860,229.50 | 118 | $7,290.08 | 18 | Netherlands | $399,067.54 | 150 | $2,660.45 | |
| 19 | Norway | $714,775.28 | 225 | $3,176.78 | 19 | Japan | $325,085.28 | 223 | $1,457.78 | |
| 20 | Spain | $625,412.64 | 392 | $1,595.44 | 20 | Bulgaria | $310,401.72 | 24 | $12,933.41 | |
| 21 | Ukraine | $623,458.01 | 278 | $2,242.65 | 21 | Philippines | $290,771.52 | 71 | $4,095.37 | |
| 22 | Taiwan | $600,532.10 | 211 | $2,846.12 | 22 | Turkey | $281,767.76 | 128 | $2,201.31 | |
| 23 | Netherlands | $519,272.80 | 451 | $1,151.38 | 23 | Malaysia | $252,612.81 | 43 | $5,874.72 | |
| 24 | Italy | $490,560.54 | 137 | $3,580.73 | 24 | Argentina | $251,784.40 | 79 | $3,187.14 | |
| 25 | Malaysia | $463,826.66 | 175 | $2,650.44 | 25 | Estonia | $240,863.04 | 37 | $6,509.81 |
Total Prize Money, Tournaments and Players (All Esports)
| 2019 (Jan-July) | 2020 (Jan – July) | |||
| Total Prize Money | $66,992,940.50 | Total Prize Money | $38,798,059.63 | |
| Total Tournaments | 2715 | Total Tournaments | 1622 | |
| Total Players | 26141 | Total Players | 10625 | |
| Average tournament prize pool | $23,987.94 | Average tournament prize pool | $23,919.89 | |
| Average player prize money | $2,492.18 | Average player prize money | $3,651.58 |
Best Countries By Average Player Prize Money
| Country | Average prize money per player |
| Bulgaria | $12,933.41 |
| Denmark | $9,564.25 |
| Finland | $8,254.76 |
| China | $8,162.81 |
| Norway | $6,561.64 |
| Estonia | $6,509.81 |
| Malaysia | $5,874.72 |
| Sweden | $5,474.23 |
| Brazil | $5,438.11 |
| Ukraine | $5,130.26 |
**Stats from www.esportsearnings.com – does not include information about salaries, bonuses or sponsorships
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Brook Gaming, a leader in cross-platform gaming hardware solutions, announced the official launch of its highly anticipated Wingman FGC 2 Converter in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Available immediately on Amazon AE, the Wingman FGC 2 empowers UAE gamers to use over 150 of their favorite wired controllers â including elite fight sticks, racing wheels and gamepads â seamlessly across all PlayStation 5 games and PC (X-Input).
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Play All PS5 Games: Unlike many alternatives, the FGC 2 supports every PS5 title, not just fighting games.
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The GPTW survey assesses employee perceptions across five pillars â credibility, respect, impartiality, pride and camaraderie. For Sophia Serak, Director of People, participating in the assessment was essential to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement. âWe want to be more than a workplace: weâve created a framework for everyone to develop and feel valued. The certificate proves we are on the right path and motivates us to evolve furtherâ, says the executive.
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Ronaldoâs appointment marks a defining milestone for the Esports World Cup and signals the continued rise of competitive gaming as a global sport. A five-time Ballon dâOr winner and a symbol of elite performance, Ronaldo brings a powerful presence and cultural resonance that transcends traditional sports, helping connect millions of fans to the next generation of esports athletes.
âCristiano Ronaldo connects generations â from lifelong football fans to todayâs emerging competitors,â said Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation. âHis pursuit of greatness mirrors the spirit of the Esports World Cup: the biggest stage for the best players. As Global Ambassador, he bridges traditional sport and competitive gaming, helping spotlight the next generation of athletes competing for global glory. Weâre humbled to have the greatest of all time stand with us in this moment for esports.â
Ronaldo has already played a formative role in the evolution of the Esports World Cup. He participated in the global announcement of the creation of EWC in 2023 and attended last summerâs Closing Ceremony in Riyadh, where he celebrated Team Falconsâ historic Club Championship win. With unmatched reach and fan engagement across every major platform, Ronaldo has helped elevate EWCâs profile since its inception.
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âSport is always evolving â and esports is one more frontier,â said Ronaldo. âThe commitment, drive, talent, and intensity I have been able to see in esports athletes is no different from what Iâve experienced on the pitch. Iâm proud to stand alongside these competitors and be part of a global event thatâs inspiring a new generation.â
The Esports World Cup 2025 will once again unite gaming and esports communities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a global competition that will crown the next Esports World Cup Champion. The tournamentâs unique cross-game format will reward Clubs and players competing for a life-changing prize pool across a mix of platforms and genres, bringing together esportsâ best teams, players and games under one banner in the largest-ever celebration of esports.
The EWC 2025 will feature 2,000 elite players and 200 Clubs from more than 100 countries, competing in 25 tournaments across 24 games for a record-breaking $70+ million prize pool. Tickets are now available at esportsworldcup.com.
To learn more about EWC, visit esportsworldcup.com and follow Esports World Cup Foundation on LinkedIn. âEsports World Cup: Level Up,â a five-part docuseries directed by Emmy winner R.J. Cutler that chronicles the inaugural EWC, is now streaming exclusively on Prime Video with new episodes released weekly.
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