Poker glossary
Tournament Fee
The tournament fee is the part of the buy-in retained by the organizer, not awarded as prize.
Full explanation
The tournament fee is the part of the buy-in retained by the organizer, not awarded as prize.
Explanation. Tournament buy-ins are split into the prize pool and fee—e.g. $100+$10 means $100 goes to the prize pool, $10 is the fee. Fees cover administration and staffing. Knowing fee structures helps calculate ROI and compare tournament value across events.