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What is the status of professional video game players?

A friend remarked to me that playing video games professionally today is the equivalent of professional gamblers in the times of the talmud, specifically in that both are not involved in "Yishuvo shel Olam" (loosely: the substantive betterment of the world).

Do any modern day halachic authorities discuss the occupation of playing video games professionally?

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    By that logic, any work we enjoy is assur? Commented May 22 at 1:01
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    This is a comment, not an answer about the status of professional video game players as compared to gamblers in the times of the Talmud. Please answer the question asked. Commented May 22 at 1:25
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    Some videogamers make millions, there are even video games championships and leagues, this seems to defeat the whole answer Commented May 22 at 3:20
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    This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review Commented May 22 at 9:35
  • If you happen to be one out of a thousand videogamers that make millions, L'choira this wouldn't apply to you Commented May 22 at 22:09