Esports Glossary

Escrow

A financial arrangement where prize money is held by a neutral third party until the tournament concludes and results are verified. Escrow protects both organisers and players from non-payment disputes. It is especially important for buy-in events and high-stakes competitions.

Related Terms

Prize Pool

The total monetary sum available to be won by competitors in a tournament.

Prizeout

The process of distributing earned prize money to winning players or teams after a tournament concludes.

Buy-In

A registration fee paid by participants to enter a tournament.

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