How to use
- 1Enter the entry fee, number of players and the organizer cut (%) if any.
- 2Add sponsor or added prize money, and pick the currency and rounding unit.
- 3Choose a split preset (e.g. 60/30/10) or type your own percentages.
- 4Copy the payout table and post it to your players.
How the prize pool is calculated
Collected = entry fee × players. The organizer cut (venue, consoles, snacks) is taken as a percentage, sponsor money is added and the rest is the prize pool. Example: 16 players × $20 = $320; a 10% cut is $32, leaving $288. With 60/30/10, first takes $172.80, second $86.40 and third $28.80 before rounding.
Which split is fairest?
Small events (8–16 players) usually pay the top three: 60/30/10 or 50/30/20. Bigger fields spread money over four to six places to keep people entering. Winner takes all makes it intense but is less attractive for everyone else. If your percentages do not add up to 100, the tool scales them proportionally.
Rounding and the remainder
Prizes are rounded down to the chosen unit (e.g. $5) and any small remainder goes to first place, so the whole pool is always paid out. For cash-prize events, check local rules and any tax obligations, and avoid set-ups that count as gambling where you live.
Frequently asked questions
How should a tournament prize pool be split?
The most common splits for the top three are 60/30/10 and 50/30/20. Pick a preset or type your own percentages and the amounts update instantly.
How big should the organizer cut be?
There is no standard; enough to cover costs such as venue and equipment. Friends’ tournaments usually take nothing, venues often take 10–20%.
Where does the rounding remainder go?
Rounding down to your chosen unit leaves a small remainder, which is added to first place and shown below the table.
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