The money is getting serious.[1]

Epic Games ... plans on doling out $100,000,000 in prize money across 2019.

The Fortnite World Cup will pit players against each other for a $1 million prize pool each week. Then, from June 26-28, the top 100 solo players and top 50 duo teams will duke it out in New York. Every player will leave the finals with at least $50,000 of the $30 million prize pool, while the solo champion will net themselves $3 million.

[1] https://www.pcgamer.com/fortnite-will-give-out-dollar100-mil...