Frequently Asked Questions

No. Potly.Win is a legitimate, free-to-play skill gaming platform. Unlike "prize" scams or gambling sites, we operate on a transparent, ad-supported revenue-sharing model.

Here is exactly how we ensure our platform is fair and sustainable:

• No Entry Fees: We never ask for credit card information, deposits, or "processing fees" to play or claim prizes. Participation is 100% free.
• The 80/20 Rule: We believe in rewarding our community. Potly.Win retains only 20% of advertising revenue to cover hosting and operations. The remaining 80% is funneled directly into the player prize pools.
• Verified Payouts: Winners are determined by monthly leaderboards and are paid via PayPal. You can track the prize pools grow in real-time on every game page.
• Anti-Cheat Integrity: To protect real players, we use server-side score validation and automated anti-cheat systems. This ensures that prizes only go to those who earn them through skill.
• Ad-Funded Model: Our prizes are paid for by reputable ad networks (like Google AdSense). When you play, the ads shown alongside the games generate the revenue that makes the prizes possible.

Bottom line: We aren't selling anything and we don't want your money. We just want to provide a space where the best players get rewarded for their skills.

Yes, 100% free. There are no entry fees, no in-app purchases, and no hidden costs. You never need to pay anything to play or compete for prizes. The prize pools are funded entirely by advertising revenue.

Click "Sign Up" on any page, choose a username, enter your email and a password, and agree to the terms. You'll receive a verification email — click the link to activate your account and start competing.

No. All games run directly in your browser on both desktop and mobile. Just visit potly.win and start playing. You can also add the site to your home screen for quick access — it works like an app.

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account and play. To be eligible to win and receive cash prizes, you must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction).

Each game has its own monthly leaderboard that resets on the 1st of every month. Play as many times as you want throughout the month — only your best score counts. At the end of the month, the top 3 players on each game's leaderboard share the prize pool.

80% of ad revenue goes to the prize pool each month. The prize pool is split among the top 3 players: 1st place receives 50%, 2nd place receives 30%, and 3rd place receives 20%. The remaining 20% of ad revenue covers platform operating costs.

If two players tie with the same score, the player who achieved that score first ranks higher. This means getting a high score early in the month can give you an edge in tiebreaker situations.

Absolutely. Each game has its own separate leaderboard and prize pool. You can compete in every game on the platform simultaneously and potentially win prizes across multiple games in the same month.

There's no daily or monthly play limit. However, the platform has rate limiting to prevent abuse — if you're playing extremely fast (25+ games per minute), you'll see a warning, and scores may temporarily stop saving. Just take a short break and you're good.

Prizes are paid via PayPal. Make sure your PayPal email is linked in your account settings before the month ends. Payouts are processed within 15 business days after each month ends. You'll receive an email when your payout is generated and another when payment is sent.

Prize pools grow based on how many ad impressions each game generates during the month. More players means more ad views, which means bigger prizes. You can see the current prize pool for each game in real-time on the game page and the homepage.

Yes, the minimum payout is $5.00 USD. If your prize is below this threshold, it will roll over and accumulate until it reaches the minimum.

You are responsible for any taxes owed on your winnings according to your local laws. For US-based winners earning over $600 in a calendar year, a W-9 may be required for tax reporting purposes.

Visit your account settings page to see your complete payout history, current month standings, total earnings, and pending payouts.

Every score goes through a multi-layer anti-cheat system that includes server-side score validation, gameplay event analysis, statistical anomaly detection, and rate limiting. Suspicious scores are flagged for manual review. Confirmed cheaters are permanently banned and forfeit any winnings.

No. Each person is allowed one account. Multiple accounts are detected through IP tracking and other methods. Creating multiple accounts will result in a permanent ban on all associated accounts.

Scores can be flagged for various reasons including unusually high performance relative to the global average, irregular input patterns, or playing faster than the game's mechanics allow. Being flagged doesn't mean you cheated — especially with a small player base, legitimate high scores can trigger statistical flags. Flagged scores are reviewed manually by our team.

Go to your account settings and click Edit next to your email. Enter your new email and current password. A verification link will be sent to your new email address. Your old email stays active until the new one is verified.

Click "Forgot password?" on the login screen, enter your email, and we'll send you a password reset link. The link expires after 1 hour. If you don't see the email, check your spam or junk folder.

Yes. Go to the Danger Zone section in your account settings. You'll need to enter your password to confirm. Note that if you have pending payouts, you'll need to wait for them to be processed before deleting your account. Account deletion is permanent.

No. Potly.Win is a prize-based skill contest, not gambling. Gambling requires three elements: consideration (payment), chance, and a prize. Since Potly.Win is completely free to enter — there is no consideration — it does not meet the legal definition of gambling. Games are skill-based, not chance-based.

Potly.Win is available internationally. However, it's your responsibility to ensure that participating in online skill competitions is legal in your jurisdiction. Some regions may have specific rules around prize contests.

Visit our Contact Us page to send us a message, or email us directly at support@potly.win.