Frequently Asked Questions

Browse the marketplace and filter by markup, buy-in size, ROI, average buy-in (ABI), action availability, and tournament type. Each player's listing shows their Core Metrics alongside their live packages. Sort by what matters to you — ROI for stats hunters, markup for value seekers, or buy-in range to match your budget.

Every player who sells action has completed government ID verification. Their Core Metrics — ROI, ITM%, Volume, Average Buy-In (ABI), P/L, and GPI Rank — are auto-verified from poker databases, not self-reported. You're reading numbers from actual tournament records. No padding, no cherry-picked timeframes.

Business backers can negotiate sponsor perks directly with players as part of their staking arrangement. There are 8 perk categories: Apparel (logo on jersey), Social Media (shoutouts, story coverage), Merchandise (branded gear), Media & Press (interviews, features), On-Table Branding (visible at the felt), Event Presence (VIP access), Content Creation (branded video/photos), and Digital (website placement, email mentions). Perks are set per package.

Yes. Fractional action starts at $10. A $25K WSOP Main Event player's package can be backed by 50 Stablemasters at $500 each — you don't need to fund the whole thing. This lets you diversify across multiple players and tournaments instead of concentrating risk in one stake.

Markup is the premium you pay above face value. 1.0x = no markup (you pay exactly what the action is worth). 1.5x = maximum on TourneyDonk. This cap protects you — unlike other platforms where markup is uncapped and elite players can demand 2.0x+. Players with strong ROI and high demand typically list at 1.2x–1.4x. Newer players often list at 1.0x to build their reputation.

You lose your stake — that's the inherent risk of poker staking. But escrow ensures the player actually played in the tournament (not just took your money and ran), and verified stats help you make informed decisions before backing. The platform requires result verification before marking any package as a bust.

Automated. The player uploads their result and finish position. Platform calculates each backer's proportional payout — applying markup correctly and splitting by stake percentage across all Stablemasters. Your share lands in your wallet. Zero math required on your end, zero group chat coordination, zero disputes about rounding errors.

Yes — the secondary market is live. If you've backed a player and want to exit your position mid-tournament, you can list it for sale on the secondary market. Other Stablemasters can browse and buy your position at whatever price you set.

To list a position: Go to My Action → Investing, find the stake you want to sell, and click the 🔄 List button. You'll set the percentage to sell, your asking price, and how long the listing stays active (24h, 48h, 72h, or 1 week). A quick email verification confirms the listing.

To buy a position: Visit Marketplace → Secondary Market to browse live listings. Filter by price range, discount, or expiry. Click any listing to see full tournament and player details, then confirm your purchase. Funds are deducted from your wallet immediately and ownership transfers instantly.

Pricing: You set the price — above or below what you originally paid. Listing at a discount lets you exit quickly. Listing at a premium locks in profit if the player is running deep. A 5% platform fee is deducted from the trade price (paid by the seller).

Ownership transfer: The new owner inherits all rights of the original position. At settlement, payouts go to whoever currently holds the position — not the original buyer.

Open a dispute through the platform and submit evidence. TourneyDonk's dispute resolution process reviews the case — funds stay frozen in escrow until the dispute is resolved. Platform staff review evidence from both parties and make a binding determination. No more "he said / she said" with zero recourse.

Players submit verified result documentation — tournament receipts, screenshots, and finish positions that the platform cross-references. All result submissions are reviewed before funds are released or returned. Identity-verified accounts add additional accountability — there's a real, verified person behind every listing.

TourneyDonk's anti-freeroll protection requires players to retain a minimum 15% equity in every package — maximum 85% sellable. The platform enforces this cap and monitors for overselling within TourneyDonk packages. Players selling action outside the platform simultaneously is a trust issue beyond platform scope — our escrow protects you for the action you buy here, regardless of what happens elsewhere.

Wallet Hub in the app. Deposit via credit/debit card (2.9% + $0.30 Stripe processing). Winnings and refunds land automatically in your wallet balance. Withdraw to your bank account at any time — withdrawals are free and typically process within 2–5 business days. First withdrawal has a 48-hour security hold (standard fraud prevention).