Set Up a TournamentHow-to
Buy-ins, fees & the prize pool
Set what players pay, add an optional house fee, and watch the live prize pool update.
The Financials tab is where you set the money. Poker Hawk keeps the prize pool honest by separating what goes to players from any fee you keep to cover costs.
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Open the Financials tab
In tournament setup, go to Financials.
2
Set the buy-in
This is the entry price that goes to the prize pool (before any house fee).
3
Add a house fee (optional)
A flat amount on top of each entry to cover chips, food, or the venue. It is NOT part of the prize pool.
4
Check the live prize pool
As you type and as players register, the live calculation shows exactly what the pool will pay out.
Screenshot coming soon
[SCREENSHOT: desktop · Setup → Financials · buy-in + house fee fields with the live prize-pool calculation panel]
Rebuys, re-entries, add-ons, and bounties live here too — start simple and add them once the basics feel comfortable. See Rebuy vs. re-entry and Understanding tournament rake.
Keep learning
Understanding tournament rake
Percentage vs. flat fees, and how they affect the prize pool.
Buy-ins, bounties, and where the money goes
How the buy-in splits into prize pool, bounty, and fees when you enable bounties.
Rebuy vs. re-entry — what's the difference?
They sound similar but behave differently. Pick the right one for your event.
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