Prize pool distribution in esports is notoriously top-heavy. In most major tournaments, first place takes home thirty to fifty percent of the entire prize pool, while teams that finish outside the top four might barely cover their travel expenses. This structure means that only a handful of elite teams can sustain themselves on prize winnings alone. Within teams, the split between organization and players varies wildly: some orgs take zero percent, others take up to fifty percent. Player contracts, salary versus prize split ratios, and bonus structures are often opaque, leading to disputes and exploitation, especially of younger players who do not know their market value.