In 2018, the eSports industry is projected to generate $905 million in revenue with a global audience of over 300 million fans. China and North America will generate over half of that sum. Fans buying tickets and merchandise will contribute $96 million with the balance coming from media rights, advertising, sponsorship and game publisher fees. The highest earning player, Kuro Takhasomi, has earned almost $3.5 million to date. (http://bit.ly/2ST431L)