Thunderpick Unveils Unprecedented $1 Million Counter-Strike 2 Tournament

Thunderpick, the foremost online crypto betting platform, declared today the Thunderpick World Championship 2024, a global professional CS2 tournament boasting a groundbreaking USD 1 Million prize pool.

The tournament kickstarts on April 1, 2024, with the world finals culminating in late October 2024.

Following the triumph of Thunderpick World Championship 2023, which concluded with an electrifying FaZe Clan 2-0 victory in the Grand Finals, Thunderpick is once again assembling the globe's premier players and teams to vie for a USD 1 Million prize pool, marking the most significant sportsbook prize pool ever.

"The Thunderpick World Championship 2024 promises to be a pinnacle event of the year, showcasing some of the top talent in the world of CS2.

"We are delighted to present a prize almost doubling our 2023 record-setting $600,000 Bitcoin pool, and this time in solid currency," remarked Kelly Sanders, Thunderpick's Head of Strategy.

"This tournament underscores our commitment to the diverse and expanding esports community, signifying a new milestone in our event series. Anticipate fierce competition and high-quality gameplay, captivating fans and players globally."

Thunderpick World Championship will conduct six qualifying rounds across three global regions: Europe, North America, and, for the first time, South America.

The Thunderpick website will provide additional details on the qualifying round schedule.

All qualifying contests will be conducted remotely within their respective regions.

Thunderpick joins forces with GRID as the official esports services provider and data partner in a strategic partnership renewal.

GRID's advanced suite, incorporating state-of-the-art tournament tools, data visualization, and robust infrastructure, will be pivotal in bolstering the integrity, security, and commercial potential of the Thunderpick CS2 World Championship 2024.

"Thunderpick has made a substantial contribution to the sustainability of the CS2 esports scene, and we are proud to support this tournament with GRID Esports Solutions," stated Fabian Logemann, GRID's Head of Tournament Operations.

"Our team eagerly anticipates supporting this world-class CS2 championship series again, providing tournament services and essential data points behind every incredible play to unfold."