Esports Glossary
Prize Pool
The total monetary sum available to be won by competitors in a tournament. Prize pools are distributed across top finishers according to a predetermined payout structure. Large prize pools attract elite talent and increase viewership.
Related Terms
Prizeout
The process of distributing earned prize money to winning players or teams after a tournament concludes.
Escrow
A financial arrangement where prize money is held by a neutral third party until the tournament concludes and results are verified.
Buy-In
A registration fee paid by participants to enter a tournament.
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