What triggers a downgraded payout?
If one or more picks in your entry result in a Did Not Play (DNP), Tie (Push), or voided pick, your entry will be downgraded to reflect the number of remaining valid picks.
How does the downgrade work?
Your entry is reclassified to the next lowest tier based on the number of valid picks remaining. For example:
6-pick entry with 1 DNP/Tie/Void → reclassified as a 5-pick entry
5-pick entry with 1 DNP/Tie/Void → reclassified as a 4-pick entry
And so on
When am I eligible for a payout on a downgraded entry?
To remain eligible for a payout under the downgraded entry, all of the following must apply:
All remaining picks must be correct
A minimum of 3 valid picks must remain after the downgrade
The remaining picks must include players from at least 2 different teams
If these conditions are met, you will receive the corresponding payout for the downgraded entry.
When will my entry be refunded instead?
If the remaining entry does not meet the minimum validity requirements — for example, if all remaining picks are from the same team, or fewer than 2 valid picks remain — the entry will be voided and refunded.
What if I also have an incorrect pick?
A DNP, Tie (Push), or voided pick is distinct from an incorrect pick. An incorrect pick renders the entire entry ineligible for any payout, regardless of the downgrade rules above.
Does this apply to Top Score entries?
No. Downgraded payouts apply to Perfect Score entries only. For Top Score entries, a DNP, Tie (Push), or voided pick continues to count as 0.5 points toward your total score.