Wow. Still don't think that professional gaming is a lucrative field of business? Don't tell that to the guys that can win $30K playing CS in Texas this summer. Heh. Of course, you have to pay an $60 admission fee, but hey, ya gots to spend money to make money; youknowhatI'msayin', G?!?

"The Cyberathlete® Extreme World Championships 2004 will take place Wednesday, July 28 to Sunday, August 1, 2004 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. Attractions will include: four main tournaments with $250,000 in cash prizes, 24-hour access 4,000+ person BYOC, large exhibition area, large spectator arena, a large tournament stage at the Intel Pavilion Exhibition Area, music concert, giveaways and more."