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Prize economics

Prize pools, escrow and payouts, explained

How competitive money actually moves — entry fees, escrow, distribution models and the compliance basics.

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70/20/10common top-3 prize split
2.5%typical payment processing fee
100%of entry fees held in escrow

Pool models

Fixed, crowdfunded and sponsor-matched pools compared.

Escrow

Why holding funds until finals protects everyone.

Compliance

Tax forms and jurisdiction basics for prize money.

How is a prize pool split?

According to common practice, most events use a 70/20/10 or 50/30/20 split; escrow and clear rules prevent the disputes that kill payouts.

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