While esports can still be called a “men's club” (70% of players and spectators are men), there is a place for women as well. And this is good for business: the more girls participate in high-profile gaming competitions, the more hype around them, corporate sponsors and marketers, and the cash prize can increase significantly. Gamers also attract many male players who are "interested in getting this woman," said Paul Brewer, marketing manager at World Cyber Games.
Introducing you Top 10 Highest Paid Female Gamers in the World, according to popular gaming resource Esportsearnings.
10. Jamie Pereida, Missy
A California resident took part in the 2005 Ms. QuakeCon Quake III and won $ 15,000 for first place.
9. Rumei Wang, Hafu
Champion of the competition in the legendary online game World of Warcraft. In just 4 tournaments, she earned $ 14,000. This Rumei seemed a little and she decided to explore other areas of esports. For one battle in the Bloodline Champions, the girl received $ 2,000, and her total earnings amounted to $ 16,366. She is currently switching to Hearthstone.
8. Stephanie Harvey, Missharvey
The Canadian gamer has been participating in Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournaments since 2006. For the first victory she was awarded $ 800, and for the last, in 2015, $ 2,765. In just 11 tournaments, 29-year-old Stephanie received $ 16,775.
7. Alice Liu, Ali
Her first Counter Strike tournament took place in 2006, when Alice won $ 800. Two years later, she again took part in the competition and earned $ 4,000. The girl played in nine tournaments with cash prizes, and showed herself to be a skillful and experienced player. Its capital is $ 17,600.
6. Christina Chi, Potter
Her elements are Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Kristina has participated in 11 tournaments and is a member of the SK.Ladies team. Her total winnings were $ 18,365.
5. Vanessa Artega, Vanessa
In 2008 she was presented with a cash prize of $ 15,000 for her participation in the Dead or Alive 4 championship. Another tournament in this game earned her $ 5,000 for the victory. Vanessa's total income was $ 20,000.
4. Sarah Harrison, Sarah Lou
The only Englishwoman in the ranking of female gamers with the highest fees. In 2008, she reached the final of the Dead Or Alive 4 competition, thanks to long training and a strong team. Sarah took home an impressive $ 50,000.
3. Marjorie Bartell, Kasumi Chan
In 2007, Marjorie's team won the Dead Or Alive 4 championship and the girl came out of the playing hall $ 50,000 richer than she was. This was not her first victory: in 2006, Marjorie was already among the top three winners in the same game and earned $ 5,000. Her total gaming revenue was $ 55,000.
2. Sasha Hostin, Scarlett
This girl from Canada has competed in most of the world's StarCraft II competitions. Her playing career began in April 2011. Then Sasha took her first steps in the competitive arena, participating in the women's league (NESL Iron Lady) and winning tournaments twice in a row. In 2012, Sasha won the title of champion of North America, and in 2013 became one of the four strongest players in the WCS America tournament. Ranked in the top 3 richest female gamers thanks to cash prizes totaling $ 114,676.
1. Katherine Gunn, Mystik
The highest paid female gamer in the world... Her prowess is fully demonstrated through the competition in Dead Or Alive 4. In just 3 years, Katherine has defeated all competitors in Dead or Alive 4 and Halo: Reach. Twice in 2007-2008, she won prizes in competitions, receiving $ 22,000. In 2010, she won the Halo: Reach esports title, earning fame and $ 100,000. Catherine's total income for such a short and bright career was $ 122,000.