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Super League Gaming gets funding to help turn movie theaters into esports arenas

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Coming soon to a theater near your: esports.

Super League Gaming announced today that its ended its Series B Round of financing for its firm, which transforms movie theaters into arenas where people can compete against each other in video games. Cinemark Theatres was a contributor to the round, and Super League Gaming also has support from the two other major U.S. theater chains, AMC and Regal. It didn’t disclose how much it raised. Esports are becoming a huge market thanks to hits like League of Legends and Dota 2. It’s a $621 million yearly business, according to intelligence firm SuperData Research.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.