Analyze contest types and find the best contests for your bankroll
ITM Rate = Paid Positions / Field Size × 100Enter contest information
Contest breakdown and recommendation
Prize Pool
$9,000
Avg Payout
$60
Top Payout
100x
Field
Medium
Need top finishes to profit
Medium
Common contest formats
TL;DR summary
Contest selection depends on your edge, bankroll, and risk tolerance. Cash games (50/50s, double-ups) offer higher ITM rates (~45-50%) with lower variance - good for grinding. GPPs offer huge upside but lower ITM (~15-20%). Select based on: entry fee vs bankroll (1-5%), field size (smaller = softer), and payout structure.
Important things to know
Common contest selection questions
Play cash games when you want steady, low-variance results and have a consistent edge in player selection. Play GPPs when you want to take shots at big payouts and can handle variance. Most profitable players mix both based on confidence and bankroll.
Smaller fields (under 1,000 entries) tend to be softer with fewer sharks. Large-field GPPs (100,000+) have more recreational players but require top-percentile finishes to profit. Start with smaller fields while learning.
For cash games, 52%+ ITM is profitable after rake. For GPPs, ITM rate matters less than ROI - you can have 15% ITM but be very profitable if your wins are large. Track both ITM and overall ROI.
Single-entry contests level the playing field against high-volume players. If you're confident in lineup construction, max-entry can maximize a strong slate. Beginners should start with single-entry.
Consider: rake percentage, payout structure flatness, field size and skill level, overlay (prize pool vs entries), and your edge in that format. Lower rake and flatter payouts favor consistent players.