# Anatomy of a Pick'em Contest

## What makes you a winner?

Each Grand Fantasy Pick'em contest has a correctness requirement for a player to be declared a winner. For example, in the screenshot below, the requirement to be deemed a winner of the Pick'em contest is selecting the correct winner of 11/16 basketball games.

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The prize pool for the Pick'em contest is created through all collected entry fees. The prize pool is evenly divided between all winners.

## Joining a Pick'em Contest

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Joining a Grand Fantasy Pick'em Contest
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## Schedule of a Pick'em Contest

* **24 hours prior to the first game tomorrow** - Pick'em contests for the next day open
* **1 hour prior to first game today** - Pick'em contests for today close
* **\~12 hours after final game of the day ends** - Pick'em contests are resolved, winners will be able to claim their MATIC

## Collecting Your Winnings

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Collecting Your Pick'em Contest Winnings
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## Viewing Your Past Contest History

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Viewing your Past Contest History
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