Simon Property Group Buys Share Of Esports Company, Plans Arenas In Malls

The largest mall owner in the U.S. continues to push the boundaries of what malls can contain.

On Monday, Simon Property Group announced the forming of a new partnership with esports promotion and arena operator Allied Esports, Esports Insider reports. Together, the two companies will build venues for esports competitions in as-yet-unnamed malls in Simon's portfolio.