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Saudi Arabia prepares to host first Esports World Cup in Riyadh

With the Crown Prince as gamer-in-chief, the kingdom expects more than 2,500 players to compete for a $60 million prize pool from July 4 to Aug. 25

Saudi trainees attend a course at the Saudi Esport Academy in Riyadh. (Photo: Getty Images)

Saudi Arabia is offering 90-day e-visas to Esports World Cup ticket holders as it gears up to host the debut competition that aims to put the kingdom on the international gaming map.

Boulevard Riyadh City is the venue...