On Thursday, September 17th Intel Extreme Masters officially announced the complete prize money distribution of the American Championship. The event looks to be taking place tentatively in November sometime (hopefully not the same time as the ESEA Season 4 Finals). A total of $72,800 divided between 3 different games is up for grabs. The official press release can be read below.

Today we present the complete prize money distribution of the American Championship. A total of $72,800 will be the prize pot the contestants of the American Championship of Intel Extreme Masters Season 4 will be competing for. Get the full distribution for Counter-Strike 1.6, World of Warcraft and Quake Live now!

Prize Pot - Counter-Strike 1.6: $41,200
American Championship: $11,200 divided into:
Win Bonus: $300 per match
Finals Bonus: $500 for attending Finals

American Championship Finals: $30.000

Further details on the tournaments mode

Prize Pot - World of Warcraft: $21,000
American Championship: $6,000 divided into:
Win Bonus: $150 per match
Finals Bonus: $300 for attending Finals

American Championship Finals: $15,000

Further details on the tournaments mode

Prize Pot - Quake Live: $10,600
American Championship: $2,600 divided into:
Win Bonus: $75 per match
Finals Bonus: $100 for attending Finals

American Championship Finals: $8,000

Further details on the tournament structure

Source: ESL World