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Ralf Reichert, CEO of Esports World Cup Foundation, expressed pride in this monumental achievement, highlighting its significance beyond mere numbers. \"Setting the record for the largest esports prize pool is a remarkable achievement,\u201d said Reichert, \u201cbut what I\u2019m most proud of is the positive message this sends to the wider esports and gaming community.\u201d The large sum stands as \"testament\" of the Foundation's investment to \"the future of global esports,\" continued Reichert, who also expressed his commitment to esports fans and players alike. But amidst the fervor surrounding the event and its prize pool, controversies loom large, stemming from the host country's discriminatory laws. In the past, Saudi Arabia's legal framework, based on traditional Islamic law, has drawn criticism in several arenas, including esports, for its stance on LGBTQ+ rights and gender equality. The decision to hold the Esports World Cup in Riyadh has reignited discussions about the ethical implications of hosting major events in locations with contentious human rights records. Past incidents in the esports industry, such as the swift termination of partnerships due to public backlash, underscore the sensitivity of the gaming community to such matters. Various communities online have voiced their concerns through social media platforms in the past few months, especially on X and Reddit. Reddit in particular has seen a surge in posts questioning the ethical implications of supporting the event and the organizations participating, with some even calling out a boycotting of the event, urging fans not to follow the event online or on-site. And as more and more esports are directly and indirectly receiving support from Saudi Arabia, those games' respective LGBT+ communities have sometimes struggled to square their love of esports with the reality of such partnerships. The Esports World Cup organizers say the event will not be funded by Saudi Arabia\u2019s Public Investment Fund, but instead be made up of a combination of the host nation\u2019s funding and sponsorship deals, according to CNN. As the Esports World Cup prepares to make history with its unprecedented prize pool, it does so against a backdrop of ethical scrutiny and calls for accountability from the gaming community. 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