Am looking into the possibility of launching a monthly tournament for SF, MK, Tekken and Super Smash Bros (to start with, would expand if things went well). Have 2 600 person locations located in Hollywood that could be used, a third smaller venue if needed. The tourny would span over 2 days, saturday 11-7 and sunday 11-10 (if needed). I would put up a starter purse, then a generous percent of every entry would be donated as well allowing the purse to grow exponentially not only increasing the payouts but also increasing the number of payouts.
I would be looking for sponsorship companies as well for consolation prizes for the runner ups from the payouts. I have the resources, the management team to make a 1000 entry max (for the largest requested game) event to happen, then smaller entry amounts for the other games. The venues would also offer a cash bar, for people 21+ with proper ID.
At the end of the year, there would be a champions playoff and a larger scale tourny at a large venue. Cash prize winners would not be allowed to re-enter the same game until the following year after the championship tourny, allowing for others to have a shot and not a sole few clean up. Have a bunch of other ideas. Mainly, just need to find out how many would be interested in seeing this happen as currently it’s only an idea, but would love to put this on.
Thanks!