PRNewswire · Jul 2026
Announced a strategic partnership to launch federally regulated sports prediction markets inside Players' Lounge, extending the platform beyond video-game cash competitions.
Win money betting on yourself playing AAA video games
Public company, workplace, funding, and market signals
Players' Lounge is a skill-based real-money gaming platform that lets players win cash by competing in video game matches, tournaments, and live-stream staking; the company also publishes game strategy content and has expanded into regulated prediction markets via a 2026 ProphetX partnership.
Primary product
A skill-based gaming platform for cash matches, tournaments, and live-stake play
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Team size
11-50
Work style
Remote
Industry
Entertainment Providers
Sub-industry
Skill-based gaming / real-money esports wagering
Offices
0 jobs at Players' Lounge
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Business model
Stage
Series A
Total raised
$18.8M
Latest round
Series A · May 2025
Latest amount
$14.5M
Leadership
Co-Founder & CEO
Co-Founder & COO
Chief Technology Officer
Head of Design
Director, Global Social Content and Brand Partnerships
Founders
Co-Founder
Investors
The company presents itself as an innovative, nimble startup that values confident, collaborative, supportive people who speak up and contribute directly. It emphasizes autonomy, remote work, and outcomes over raw hours.
Work style
Remote
Compensation
Public compensation data is limited. A YC listing shows a Controller role in the US/remote with a $100K-$140K salary range, 0.01%-0.25% equity, and 3+ years of experience.
Benefits
Pricing
Commission/take-rate on wagers plus subscription access for members-only tournaments
Differentiators
Technology
Customers
Competitors
Estimated revenue
$1M-$10M
Estimated monthly visits
109.8K
Traffic estimate as of Jul 2026
PRNewswire · Jul 2026
Announced a strategic partnership to launch federally regulated sports prediction markets inside Players' Lounge, extending the platform beyond video-game cash competitions.
InGame · Jul 2026
Covered the B2B prediction-market partnership and noted that Players' Lounge users can now access sports contracts within the platform.
Covers · Jul 2026
Reported on the live rollout of regulated prediction markets for eligible Players' Lounge users in the US.
GamesBeat · Jul 2022
Announced a $10.5M Series A led by Griffin Gaming Partners and said the company would expand beyond sports titles.
TechCrunch · Mar 2019
Covered Players' Lounge's $3M funding round and investor lineup including Drake, Strauss Zelnick, Comcast, and others.