This article was originally published on GameSpot's sister site onGamers.com, which was dedicated to esports coverage.

　　It's no secret that life as a professional gamer is not easy. Behind the glamor and the deluge of gaming paraphernalia, there is a wealth of practical concerns. Money, of course, is one of them. In his post today, Sébastien '7ckngMad' Debs explained that only a tiny percentage of teams ever net cushy salaries.

　　"For the others, it’s a whole different story. The salaries are in average of €350 a month, which force player to work / study aside. If you consider the number of hours of official matches, the practice, the interviews, the events, a pro player get maybe between 1 & 2 euro per hour ‘worked’ (because this is indeed a work), which is absolutely ridiculous."

　　SIGMA esport is looking to change that. The company, which enjoys the favor of a currently anonymous investor, aims to "offer the players the opportunity to finance themselves directly". Additionally, it looks like there are designs for "developing and multiplying the interactions between fans and players". What all this actually entails will remain a mystery for a little longer. When we reached out to Debs for comment, the reply was a stoically cryptic, "To be announced."

　　Debs, who is involved in the management of the company and is also a stakeholder, hinted that SIGMA will be practicing considerable transparency with its fans. Personal contracts will, however, most likely remain private. Two divisions have been announced. The International team, which Debs heads as captain, will represent SIGMA in all major events including the upcoming MLG Columbus. The French team will serve as the "academy" team.

　　The full post can be found here.