Escrows / Fee

Escrow Requirement

To join any room (public or private), players must deposit an escrow amount predetermined by the hoster. This deposit serves as a guarantee that players will submit valid hands to the Fantasy.top PvP lobbies.

Default escrow: 0.01 ETH

Fee Structure

From each escrow deposit, the following fees are deducted:

• 5% to the House (FantasyGambit platform)

• 5% to the Hoster (room creator)

Net escrow retained: 90% of the original deposit

Escrow Recovery

Players may recover their escrow (minus fees) under the following conditions:

• The player successfully completes the Gambit session

• The player submits the exact hand received during the Gambit to the Fantasy.top lobby within the deadline

Escrow Forfeiture

The escrow is not refundable if:

• The player fails to submit their deck within the deadline (treated as withdrawal)

• The player submits a hand that differs from the one received in the Gambit

Invalid Hand Penalties

If one or more players submit an invalid hand (a deck that does not match their Gambit result):

• The lobby may be canceled for all participants

• The escrow(s) from invalid players will be distributed equally among valid participants

• House and hoster fees are still deducted before distribution

• Funds are credited to the affected players' FantasyMeter wallets

Why Escrows Matter

The escrow system is the primary mechanism ensuring competitive integrity. It guarantees that:

• Players are incentivized to participate fully

• Submitted decks accurately reflect Gambit outcomes

• Bad actors face meaningful financial consequences

For details on deck submission requirements and penalties, see the Submitting your Deck section.