Greater Raleigh Visitors Bureau Vice President Loren Gold says the event brings in roughly 3,000 people per day and there's an strong online global audience.
William Peace University opened a new high-tech Esports and gaming lab a few months after launching two new bachelor degree programs in the fall of 2021.
About 5,000 people are expected to attend this weekend's Halo Championship Series at the Raleigh Convention Center this weekend, the latest major ESports event the area has attracted.
A new rebate program included in the state budget is aimed at drawing esports events to North Carolina.
It's the 15th annual Carolina Games Summit happening this weekend at the Raleigh Convention Center and Barton College is giving out $400,000 in scholarships.
A new esports league, founded in the Triangle, is helping children develop teamwork skills.