Four-time NBA champion and investor in NRG eSports Shaquille O’Neal announced Thursday on YouTube an upcoming gaming marathon broadcast live from the White House on Twitch.
The goal of the White House Competitive Gaming Event on Monday — which will be the first event of its kind — is to raise awareness about the importance of health insurance and encourage sign-ups through the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare. The four-hour event will combine eSports titles along with casual gaming, according to Polygon.
“We appreciate how the White House has recognized the power and passion of our community,” said Brian Petrocelli, Product Marketing Manager at Twitch in a statement.