Saudi Arabia's $500 million esports project: will it change the rules of the game in the Middle East?
What is the significance of Saudi Arabia's recent $500 million esports project in the Middle East? The country's largest private investment company has announced that Riyadh will be home to a $500 million esports city. Currently, former Saudis are turning to foreign betting sites to place bets on esports tournaments around the world. However, given that Saudi Arabia is ready to become the world center of esports, how long can a country prohibit its citizens from betting on esports?