Skillz introduces platform to enable gamers to quickly organize and host esports events

Live gaming competitions are getting a tool that could make events easier than ever to put together.

Skillz, an esports company that has enabled real-money wagering on mobile games, is introducing a new platform that people can use to quickly organize competitive gaming events. Charities, bars, and other groups can use Skillz’s website to set up the events. You can set these competitions up for fun or for real cash prizes for over 500 select mobile games on iOS and Android. You can also lock the events to a physical location or make them open to anyone online. It also has an invite-only system.