Skillz raises $6M for its cash-wagering e-sports platform on mobile

You don’t have to live the life of a pro gamer to make money with your gaming abilities.

Mobile-tech startup Skillz has raised $6 million to expand its real-money wagering platform. The company enables players to enter tournaments for a fee with the winner taking the biggest portion of the prize pool. Competitive gaming is a growing business, as it provides an alternative to relaying on in-game transactions and ads, and Skills is providing a way for everyday gamers to participate right from their smartphones or tablets. Capital firm Atlas Venture led the funding round.