MTT Tournament Payout Structures Compared
For Online Poker Tournament Sites

Compares The Tournament Payout Structures At The Leading Online Poker Tournament Sites

Each online poker tournament site has a slightly different payout structure for their MTT schedule which depends on the number of entrants. With some sites paying 50% more of spots than others it can be worth understanding the differences between the poker tournament payout structures at the major sites and considering how this affects your strategy.

We also note some differences in the amount paid for each spot between the major poker sites. For example, some of the sites which pay a larger number of places will give the extra ITM (In The Money) players only their buy-in and a couple more dollars. These structures may be more or less ‘Final Table Weighted’ depending on the site.

The first table shows the number of places paid for each of the major sites for online poker tournaments with 100, 250, and 1000 players – each site is linked to our detailed reviews which provide a refreshingly honest look at what each site offers.

Some large differences in the payout structures can be better highlighted with a look at the percentage of the total prize pool paid for each spot. The table below shows you how much each of these sites pay for 1st place and also how much for the lowest paying spot. Together with the number of places paid this should give you a great insight into the online poker tournament payout structures at the leading sites.

Sit And Go Planet Recommendation: Beginning and experienced poker tournament players have different requirements from the payouts. While you are learning the game a shallow structure in which a large proportion of players get a small payout is better for maintaining your bankroll. Experienced players prefer a steep payout structure, where payouts from their superior skills do not need to be shared with so many 'placed' finishers.

Choosing the site which best suits your needs as a tournament player will depend on many factors – of which the payout structure is only one aspect. In addition to 100’s of quality poker strategy articles here at SNG Planet we have up-to date information on the best sites for online poker tournaments in our ‘Rooms’ section.

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