They are expected to generate $1B+ in revenue this year. 89 colleges and universities now offer scholarships for eSports. Ohio State has announced the construction of a dedicated arena and an integrated curriculum involving five of its colleges. A spokesman said that they are keeping at a club-level activity until the NCAA establishes some ground rules regarding prize money. The PAC 12 is also awaiting NCAA legislation before sanctioning eSports at a conference level.
In July, the IOC held meetings to discuss the possibility of including eSports in the summer games.