Poker Payout Calculator
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Tournament Details
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Payout Structure
Total Prize Pool$500
10 players × $50 buy-in
| Place | % | Payout |
|---|---|---|
🥇1st | 50% | $250 |
🥈2nd | 30% | $150 |
🥉3rd | 20% | $100 |
| Total | 100% | $500 |
1st
50%
2nd
30%
3rd
20%
Tips for Tournament Payouts
- • Standard: Best for most tournaments - rewards winners while still providing value for min-cashes
- • Top Heavy: Great for skilled fields where players want higher first-place prizes
- • Flat: Good for recreational games where more players should cash
- • A common guideline: pay approximately 10-15% of the field
Frequently asked questions
How many places should a poker tournament pay?
A common guideline is 10-15% of the field. The calculator suggests: up to 6 players, winner only; 7-10 players, top 2; 11-18, top 3; 19-27, top 4; 28-36, top 5; then roughly one more place per 9 players.
What is a standard payout for 3 places?
50% / 30% / 20% of the prize pool is the most common split. A flatter 45 / 33 / 22 spreads the money more evenly for social games.
How is the prize pool worked out?
Players × buy-in. If the venue keeps a fee from each entry, enter only the part of the buy-in that goes into the prize pool.
Does this match WSOP payouts?
No. Big series like the WSOP pay around 15% of very large fields on a long ladder. These structures are built for pub, club and home tournaments of up to about 100 players and 10 paid places.