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Local youth explore world of esports at first in-person Mavs Academy Gaming Camp

The Dallas Mavericks hosted its first in-person gaming camp ever this week, and the energy was pure and palpable.

Laughter rang out as the kids hit the sticks and then raced to a ping pong table, thrilled to embrace the opportunity available here.

Every single camper has a unique story that Carter proudly shared.

There’s the one young boy who arrived timid and shy, but now he sits in front, leading the pack of his new friends. Another little girl drops her controller and swoops around the room to celebrate a victory. She’s confident and assured because, at this camp, everyone is on an equal playing field.