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Poker payout calculator
Split the prize pool fairly. Enter your players, buy-in and how many places pay — you get a realistic, top-heavy payout for every paid finish, the same engine the clock uses live.
| Place | Share | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 50% | 450 $ |
| 2nd | 30% | 270 $ |
| 3rd | 20% | 180 $ |
How many places should get paid in a poker tournament?
A common rule is to pay roughly the top 10–15% of the field — about one in seven players. Small home games often pay just the top two or three. The “Auto” setting follows real-world tournament payout tables; switch to Custom to pay exactly how many places you like, from 1 to 50.
How is a poker prize pool split between the winners?
Top-heavy: the winner takes the largest share and each place down earns less, but the curve flattens as the field grows so min-cashes stay reasonable. These splits are modelled on real tournaments (WSOP, WCOOP, Seminole Hard Rock) and always add up to exactly 100%.
How do rebuys and re-entries change the prize pool?
Every rebuy or re-entry adds another buy-in to the pot, so the prize pool — and therefore the payouts — grow. Enter the number of rebuys above and the calculator folds them into both the prize pool and the field size used to decide how many places pay.
Should the host take a rake or fee?
Home games are usually rake-free — every cent of the buy-ins goes back to the players, which is also the law in most places. If you need to cover food or venue costs, add a small fixed entry on top rather than skimming the prize pool, and tell everyone up front.