Las Vegas Hosts First Legal Competition Where Athletes Use Performance-Boosting Drugs

Enhanced Games held its first competition in May at a Las Vegas resort, paying athletes record sums—up to $250,000 per event, plus $1 million bonuses for world records. Competitors used testosterone and human growth hormone under medical supervision. The $25 million prize pool is far larger than traditional sports offer, forcing elite athletes to choose between Olympic eligibility and immediate money.