Teen Wins $3 Million Prize in First Fortnite World Cup Tournament

Kyle Giersdorf. — Kyle Giersdorf.
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July 28, 2019 at 11:43 PM UTC

This 16-year-old from Pennsylvania has just become an instant millionaire.

Kyle Giersdorf, who’s known by his video gaming handle “Bugha,” won the $3 million grand prize at the Fortnite World Cup held Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.