Tiebreaker rules are vital for ensuring fair outcomes in Splash Sports contests. Understanding their application is key for all participants.
🔍 Check the Scoring & Rules Section
The Scoring & Rules tab within your contest will outline the specific tiebreaker rules set by your commissioner. Always start there to understand how ties are handled in your contest. Additionally, before participating, make sure to thoroughly review the contest rules to fully understand all tiebreaker options and payout policies.
🧩 How Tiebreakers Work (Examples):
Example 1: Tie-Breaker Is Enabled
If your commissioner has set a tiebreaker, the winner will be determined based on those rules.
If all remaining entrants fail to make a correct selection, the tiebreaker decides the winner.
Commissioners can choose whether tiebreaker rules are enabled for their contest.
When enabled, the tiebreaker is determined by the total sum of the seeds for each entrant’s picks. The entrant with the highest combined seed total wins the tiebreaker and is awarded first prize.
Additional details:
The tiebreaker setting is off by default
Available in: Both Pick by Day and Pick by Round contests
Example 2: Tie-Breaker Is Not Set
If no tiebreaker is in place, tied participants will split the payout equally.
Should tied participants have identical highest seed totals, the prizes are evenly distributed among them, ensuring fairness when no clear winner is determined. In contests like Joe Hollywood’s Survivor Madness, if no tiebreaker rules are specified, all tied participants will split the prize equally. Contestants are encouraged to consult contest-specific rules to understand exceptions and detailed procedures. In cases where payout timelines are concerned, winners generally receive the prize within 24 hours of contest conclusion unless disputes arise over tiebreaker applications, potentially causing delays. If issues persist, participants are advised to contact support after five days.