<p>The Esports World Cup officially kicked off its second annual tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, drawing over 2,000 competitors from 84 different countries. Setting the scene for us in Riyadh, CNN's Eleni Giokos. </p>
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Record breaking prize pool fueling second Esports World Cup

The Esports World Cup officially kicked off its second annual tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, drawing over 2,000 competitors from 84 different countries. Setting the scene for us in Riyadh, CNN's Eleni Giokos.

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