Luck? Sure, it’s in the mix—but it’s never just that, not at these levels. Logic, snap judgment, a bit of math in the heat of the moment; that’s what seems to drive those massive arenas, both physical and digital. Poker tournaments, okay, they fill up actual stadiums, and online there’s a staggering number of hands flying by every day. Meanwhile, esports—that corner of competitive gaming that’s kind of exploded—sometimes packs even bigger crowds and somehow, every year, the prize pools seem to swell. Skill gets the spotlight, but nerves are what keep the stakes real. Maybe it’s the spectacle of