DraftKings Introduces eSports to Its Sports Offerings

Boston and Pittsburgh are known to be America's Most Successful Sports Cities, and with that probably comes a heavy popularity of sports. This could also explain why DraftKings was born and bred there. DraftKings, the fantasy sports platform that offers more than $1 billion to those that are lucky enough to win with their lineup, hosts daily leagues for fantasy football, baseball, basketball, hockey, golf, NASCAR, MMA, soccer, college football, and college basketball. However, there is soon to be another sport added to the roster: eSports. Yes, eSports have become so big that they are being included in a fantasy sport platform.

The first game that will be introduced? League of Legends, obviously. This will be the rundown of fantasy League of Legends:

1. Like any other fantasy league, you will have a set salary.

2. With set salary of $50,000, you pick your players for your team. These positions will be available: Top Laner, Jungler, Mid Laner, AD Carry, Support, two flex players, and team.

3. In regards to scoring, every Player Kill is +3, Assist is +2, Death is -1, Creep Kill +0.02, 10+ K/A Bonus. With team scoring, Turrets are +1, Dragon +2, Baron +3, First Blood +2, Win +2, and Win under 30 minutes +2. Of course, there is a bit more to it, of which you can find out here.

And if you can't bother to read the rundown, you can always turn to this shiny video:



Additionally, there are contests for League of Legends, such as the First Blood contest or Critical Strike contest. These contests and tournaments will be available beginning October 1, 2015. Seems like DraftKings is really adopting eSports, just like TBS is now.