Teams from all over the world competed for the $500,000 grand prize along with $500,000 in other prize money during the Halo World Championship finals in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Sunday, April 15, 2018. E-sports revenue, consisting of merchandise, event tickets, sponsorships, advertising and media rights – all beyond game sales – is expected to rise at a 32.2% average annual rate in 2016-20 to $1.5 billion in 2020, according to Newzoo.