Tencent is going to invest $15 billion into the development of the eSports

Representatives of the largest internet access provider in China - Tencent - has announced about its wish to invest 15 billion dollars into the development of the eSports. The organization is going to create eSports leagues, tournaments and associations and, also, to build theme arenas and parks.

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It is worth to notice that Tencent has already enough explored an eSports scene as it is the owner of the company Riot Games, which develops one of the most famous eSports disciplines - League of Legends. Also, nearly a year ago, this company bought 84% of SUPERCELL - the organization, which is famous for its games on mobile devices.

The company Alibaba will become the main competitor of Tencent, it has informed about its desire to invest into the Chinese eSports, however, representatives of Alibaba have promised only $150,000,000.