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Win money betting on yourself playing AAA video games
Players’ Lounge enables gamers of all skill levels to bet on the outcome of their video game matches and win money. Our mission at Players’ Lounge is to give gamers a monetary return on their gaming time, while adding a new layer of fun and entertainment. We have raised $15m in funding. Investors include: ycombinator, Samsung, Griffin Gaming Partners, Strauss Zelnick, Drake and Myles Garrett.
Players' Lounge enables users to win cash by wagering on and watching video game matches and challenges. It supports skill-based money matches, staking on players, and live streaming of outcomes with payouts based on performance.
Users place bets or stake others on video game matches and personalized challenges. The platform shows live wagers, payouts and earnings history, and allows depositing/withdrawing money. Users can win money by completing in-game challenges or by watching/staking on others in live streams, with 100% bonus match on first deposit advertised. The site emphasizes 1v1 wager matches, staking, and watching players compete live for cash rewards.
Who it’s for: Competitive gamers who wager on themselves or others, stream viewers, and bettors seeking skill-based monetary rewards in popular titles.
Hiring/traction mentions (website content promoting bets, payouts, and first-deposit bonus); indicates ongoing user engagement and monetization rather than explicit funding rounds
Cofounder at Players' Lounge (www.playerslounge.com). I like talking to founders and am always open to talking specifically about substance abuse and navigating hard conversations.

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