Thousands of competitive Pokemon players are gathering in San Francisco this weekend, a boost for the city's events business and a payday for top gamers.

• The Pokemon World Championships run from today through Sunday and are the top-level tournament for competitive players.
• Prize money totals $2 million, plus a Pikachu trophy for the winner.
• The event pulls in fans of the video games, cartoons, and trading cards across all age groups.
• Honolulu hosted the last championships two years ago, so Hawaii loses the visitor spending this time.
• In Waikiki, bartenders competed at International Marketplace for Mixology Month, with Finn Goldsmith of Strip Steak taking the $1,000 top prize.

Outlook: The championships wrap Sunday, and Mixology Month promotions continue at International Marketplace through the end of August.