The International Is Bad For Dota 2
by Will Partin on Kotaku, shared by Barry Petchesky t from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#3VY86)
Dota 2's annual championship, The International, has the biggest prize pool in all of esports - $21 million and counting. Unlike Overwatch League or the League Championship Series, The International doesn't rely on big-name sponsors or media rights. Instead, it is almost entirely crowdfunded by fans, putting a"