What it sells
Win money betting on yourself playing AAA video games
Business model breakdown
Buyer: who owns the budget?
UnverifiedIndividual players (consumer).
Workflow: what inputs become what output?
Sign up free, deposit, wager on own challenge or head-to-head match, win cash prizes; Players Lounge Sports app for matches and tournaments.
Economics: what it saves and how it charges
Platform facilitates skill-based wagering; claims players won over $200,000,000. Take rate not stated.
Distribution: how it reaches customers
Self-serve web and iOS apps; Twitch presence.
Funding history and coverage
| Round date | Stage | Amount | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Y Combinator Winter 2018 | — | Y Combinator | ycombinator.com |
Profiles summarize public reporting and company websites. Business-model notes are MaxBC's reading of that material, not confirmed facts; unknowns are left blank rather than guessed. Updated 2026-10-12.