US teen wins US$3 million at Fortnite World Cup

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Kyle Giersdorf, 16, becomes a millionaire overnight after winning the Fortnite World Cup. FMTNews

Kyle Giersdorf, also known as Bugha, celebrates after his win as the first solo World Champion at the Fortnite World Cup at Arthur Ashe Stadium on July 28.

Geirsdorf, 16, from Pennsylvania, was one of at least 100 players competing for US$30 million in total prize money, as the booming popularity of video and online games has drawn top-dollar investments and fuelled the emerging professional sport. Playing under the name “Bugha,” Giersdorf won the solo finals portion of the Fortnite World Cup by scoring 59 points, 26 more than his nearest competitor “psalm,” according to the Fortnite World Cup Leaderboard, posted on the game’s website.

 

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