Bloody Disgusting was founded in 2001 by Brad Miska (under the pseudonym "Mr. Disgusting") and Tom Owen, who run the site along with current managing editor John Squires.

If the game falls closer to the skill-based end of the spectrum, then it's sufficiently skill-based to not count as gambling. If the game predominantly relies on chance with only some elements of skill, then it is considered gambling.

Cash-based tournaments in games of skill are not considered gambling because the generally accepted definition of gambling involves three specific things: (1) the award of a prize, (2) paid-in consideration (meaning entrants pay to compete) and (3) an outcome determined on the basis of chance.