The prize pool for the tournament in Riyadh could reach $45 million, - Fishman

Rumors are circulating that the prize pool for the upcoming esports championship in Riyadh, which will also feature a Dota 2 tournament, could reach $45 million.

Dmitry "Fishman" Polyshchuk, the captain of the Entity, shared this information on his Telegram, posting a photo of the new president of the International Esports Federation (IESF).

"A new era of esports? Heard the next tournament in Riyadh could be 45 million"

With this bold statement, he commented on the appointment of Prince Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud of Saudi Arabia as the new president of the IESF. However, it raises doubts that the entire $45 million will go solely to Dota 2; more likely, the amount will be divided among all esports disciplines.

It's worth noting that such rumors have been circulating for a while, and they are fueled by the prince's announcement of a truly massive esports championship in Saudi Arabia.