ESL Pro League is bumping up the prize pool for their Counter-Strike: Global Offensive league by a factor of 50%! That means the 2016 season will include a hefty prize pool sitting at $1.5 million (USD). Not only that, but they are looking to show tournaments on television, not just online.

Vice-President of Pro Gaming, Ulrich Schulze, issued a short statement on the upcoming season.
"The ESL Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Pro League is levelling up this year: we'll be working on enabling larger offline crowds to follow the action as players battle in matches that could define the rest of their lives. But it's not just offline audiences we're aiming for - television broadcasts, a higher standard of online production, a continued emphasis on competitive integrity - these are just some of the things you will see this year."

There will be more coming shortly from the ESL in the coming days. Keep an eye on the ESL Pro League website for the latest.

(via ESL)