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Riot to sell $10 million ‘League of Legends’ franchises

Move intended to shed Wild West nature of esports organizations
By Ben Fischer
June 5, 2017
Riot Games announced plans last week to award 10 permanent franchise spots in the North American circuit of the blockbuster esports game “League of Legends,” a move designed to shed the unpredictable Wild West element that has kept some investors at bay. When the reconstituted league ...

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