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50 Hours in a Glass Box? YouTuber Ludwig to Raise $100,000 for Charity at DreamHack Atlanta, November 18–20

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Three-Day Festival to Include Everything Gaming Under One Roof Including $130,000 “Magic: The Gathering” Atlanta Showdown, Cosplay Competition, Fighting Games, and More
COLOGNE / STOCKHOLM / NEW YORK — DreamHack Atlanta, the three-day, immersive, gaming lifestyle festival, has announced additional content for this ultimate weekend gaming experience November 18-20, 2022, at the Georgia World Congress Center. Among the experiences offered throughout the weekend will be Content Creator Ludwig Ahgren locked in a glass box for 50 straight hours to raise at least $100,000 for two charities: Alveus Sanctuary and No Kid Hungry.

As previously announced, more than $400,000 in prize money will be up for grabs through competitions and tournaments open to everyone. These include DreamHack Featuring FortniteDreamHack Starcraft 2 Masters (invitation only), DreamHack Fighters (fighting games), and BYOC Tournaments, as well as the newly-added Magic: The Gathering DreamHack ShowdownCosplay ChampionshipStreet Dancing Exhibition, and more.

DreamHack’s 2022 global tour includes a total of 10 festivals in seven countries. DreamHack has not been to Atlanta since before the pandemic in November 2019. DreamHack’s first event since the pandemic was DreamHack Dallas in June. Ticket prices start at $31 for a one-day pass, and $85 for a three-day experience and are available at: dreamhack.com/atlanta/tickets.

NEW DREAMHACK ATLANTA CONTENT ADDED

LUDWIG x DREAMHACK
In a “The Truman Show” style format, American content creator/YouTuber Ludwig will live in a locked glass box for 50 straight hours at DreamHack Atlanta. During this time, he will strive to raise at least $100,000 for two charities: Alveus Sanctuary and No Kid Hungry.

Beginning with his lock-in at 2pm on Friday, and continuing through his release at 4pm on Sunday, Ludwig can be expected to participate in a variety of his infamously hilarious stunts and antics based on how much he does (or does not) raise to meet his fundraising goals.

Attendees who purchase DreamHack tickets with the code “LUDWIG20” will help support his cause as 20% of the ticket sale price will be added to Ludwug’s fundraising totals. More at dhk.gg/ludwig.

YouTuber Ludwig will live in glass box across the three-day festival weekend of DreamHack Atlanta.
DREAMHACK MAGIC — More than $150,000 in prize pools
Magic: The Gathering Atlanta Showdown will be a universe of opportunity for competition, community, and fun. From top competitors to new and casual players, there is Magic for everyone at DreamHack Atlanta.
• U.S. Regional Championship, Round 1 ($130,000 prize pool, invitation only)
The best players in the country will compete for $130,000 in cash playing “Pioneer” on Saturday and Sunday.
• The Brothers’ War Sealed” Open ($10,000 prize pool)
Casual and Commander players are welcome for this Open tournament.
• “Pioneer” Open ($10,000 prize pool)”
Casual and Commander players are welcome for this Open tournament.

About DreamHack
DreamHack creates a world where the gaming community comes to life. The festivals, featuring everything gaming under one roof, create an arena where you can come to connect, explore, win, play a part, and be yourself through a gaming lifestyle experience. Attendees meet their favorite creators, experience professional esports tournaments, amateur and varsity gaming tournaments, world-famous bring-your-own-computer (BYOC) LAN party, cosplay championships, panels, art, activities, expo, screenings, live music, and more. DreamHack is part of ESL FACEIT Group, the leading competitive games and esports company.

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